PCPA’s “Come From Away” Connects
Photos by Luis Escobar ©PCPA "If you come from everywhere else, you come from away," says the mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. Imagine a town of 9,000 suddenly welcoming 7,000…
SLOIFF Review: “The Musical”
The Power of Spite "The thing about life is sometimes you win, but other times you watch your enemies steal what could have been yours." Gizelle Bonilla, making her…
“Jeff Buckley” Extends an Artist’s Legacy
Photo by Merri Cyr (courtesy Magnolia Pictures) "I just love when men use their voice subconsciously." It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley captures the poet/singer's attempt to express himself in…
“Eephus” Endearingly Depicts a Timeless Game
"The worst part of this sport is the running." These words, spoken by an aging catcher, his chest heaving, who just hit for a double and barely made it to…
“Dinner in America” Defies Expectations
"Get your Polaroid, a trash bag, and meet me out back.” When you hear the title Dinner in America you might think this movie (released in 2022) is about some…
“Becoming Led Zeppelin” Is a Hit
The theatre was packed, no one could sit still, and everyone clapped at the end. Becoming Led Zeppelin was a long time coming: finally, a documentary about the origins of…
CFF Review: “Breakup Season”
The Cambria Film Festival, running February 5-9, has given SLO Review the opportunity to preview many of the more than 80 full-length and short films that make up its 2025…
SLOIFF Review: “All Happy Families”
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival has given SLO Review the opportunity to review some of the narrative and documentary feature films on its 2024 program schedule. Follow the…