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Philosophy Talk: The 2019 Dionysus Awards

What movies of the past year challenged our assumptions and made us think about things in new ways?

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Sandip Roy: A Date with America

Sandip Roy has his annual date with America.

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‘The Soul of the Bay’ Michael Marshall on 30-plus years in the music industry

This Friday, filmmaker Jordan Peele’s highly anticipated new horror movie “Us” is being released in theatres. The film’s trailer has gotten a lot of attention, especially here in the Bay Area for...

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SF Film Festival’s “Unsettled” features LGBTQ refugees in the Bay Area

The San Francisco International Film Festival is in full swing, featuring films inspired by the spirit and values of the Bay Area. One documentary showing this week is called “ Unsettled: Seeking...

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Sandip Roy 290: Goodbye Chewbacca

Sandip Roy says goodbye to Peter Mayhew. Also known as Chewbacca

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How Are Young Journalists, Filmmakers, And Writers Shaping The Media?

On this edition of Your Call, we'll have a conversation with young media makers from YR Media, the Bay Area Video Coalition, and 826 Valencia about the representation of young people in the media.

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Festival Co-Founder David Roach On Oakland Filmmakers

Last year, Oakland became Hollywood north. The Town was featured prominently in three mainstream movies: "Blindspotting," "Sorry to Bother You," and, of course, "Black Panther."

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Josh Kornbluth Wants Us To Have A More Positive Outlook On Aging

Can your golden years truly be golden? Josh Kornbluth thinks so, but he says it starts with how you think about aging. The actor explains this in the video “Age without Ageism.” It’s part of his web...

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A Startup Gives Fans The Power To Invest In Films

The entertainment startup Legion M is taking fan power to another level and giving them the opportunity to financially invest in film, TV and digital projects. The founders are based in Emeryville, and...

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Dispatch 310: Cat Sticks

"..if someone has to smoke brown sugar on aluminum foil, then you need a uniform flame for a uniform smoke."

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Sandip Roy 318: A Tale of the City

After watching “Tales of the City” on Netflix, Sandip reflects on his own tale of the city.

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Sandip Roy #332: Remembering Irrfan Khan

Actor Irrfan Khan wasn’t the biggest star in Bollywood, but he was unique.

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Philosophy Talk: The 2020 Dionysus Awards

Looking for summer movie options? Here are some from the past year (or so) that challenged our assumptions and made us think about things in new ways.

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Sandip Roy #348: Pariah Dogs

The dogs that wander the streets in Kolkata are not strays, but part of an extended family, cared for and fed by many of the cities lesser known individuals. Pariah Dog the movie is now available on...

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Philosophy Talk: Adorno and the Culture Industry

Is truly great art possible under a capitalist system, or is capitalism destined to produce cultural crap?

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Orinda Theatre Owner Derek Zemrak On The Fate Of The Movie Going Experience

Like other businesses, small movie theaters are also fighting to survive in the age of COVID. Derek Zemrak knows first hand. He owns the Orinda Theatre, which turns 80 next year. Derek talks about the...

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Filmmaker Ying Liu Investigates Haunted Places In The Bay Area

Ying Liu doesn’t just tell ghost stories, she shows them. Liu is creator of the documentary series "The Haunted Bay," where she and her team investigate haunted places around the Bay Area from gay bars...

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Crime And Deceit Heat Up The Pages In Berkeley Noir

The short story collection Berkeley Noir shows a dark side to the college town with tales of deceit and murder. In this interview, co-editors Jerry Thompson and Owen Hill talk about the book and why...

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Sandip Roy # 364: Feluda

The new paper strip test for COVID-19 in India is called “Feluda.” Why such a name? Sandip Roy sleuths out the answer.

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Sandip Roy #369 - Priya's Mask

Priya’s Shakti is a comic and animated film about India’s first female superhero Priya and her flying tiger Sahas.

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