The new Vince Vaughn movie “Nonnas" aspires to be a bit of cinematic comfort food. It’s based on a heartwarming true story, features a lot of shots of simmering Sunday sauces and touts a lovable cast ...

Author Dean Van Nguyen goes beyond the bars to offer a riveting, if occasionally lopsided, interrogation of the artist’s socioeconomic views and lasting political impact. Dean Van Nguyen is the author ...

While cutting together scenes for the new series “Forever,” Mara Brock Akil, who has created shows like “Girlfriends,” “Being Mary Jane,” and “The Game,” recalls asking her video editor to pause for a ...

Corey is at the hospital bedside of his son. He’s also in his break room at work, egging on Ernie, the office thundercloud, and getting tormented by Ernie in return. And he’s in the moment when his 17 ...

Caro de Robertis’ anthology captures the transformative power of oral histories from elder trans, nonbinary and genderqueer people of color. Oakland author Caro De Robertis’ latest book is “So Many ...

It must be difficult deciding whether to star in a movie as bad as “Fight or Flight.” On the one hand, you’re being asked to make a movie, and that’s a good thing. There’s the money to consider, plus ...

“Clown in a Cornfield” will never be ranked among the classics of our time, but there are aspects of it that are worthy of admiration. Based on Adam Cesare’s 2020 novel of the same name, it’s not only ...

Aimee Phan is the author of “The Lost Queen.” Photo: Portrait by Nicholas Lea Bruno Aimee Phan grew up hearing about the Trung Sisters: In the first century, the two military leaders founded the ...

San Francisco Ballet’s Esteban Hernández’s first choreographed work, “1941,” is set to be showcased at the Ballet School Spring Festival. Photo: Chris Hardy Esteban Hernández’s first choreographed ...

The politics of immigration are always present in the life and writing of Jill Damatac, author of the memoir “Dirty Kitchen.” Author Jill Damatac poses for a portrait with her new book “Dirty Kitchen” ...

Chronicle film critic emeritus Mick LaSalle also answers questions about who he thinks really got snubbed at the Oscars, “The Letter” and the late Heuwell Tircuit. “My Old Ass” is one of the films ...

Large, colorful works by Kaija Saariaho, Igor Stravinsky and Ottorino Respighi bring out the best from the ensemble and its solo players. Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero, pictured here leading the San ...