Film

Orchestra Novo is offering Early Bird rates for all of its 2026-27 concerts that haven't yet sold out. The orchestra, led by artistic director Michael Novak, is beginning its 12th season…

Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures   For many people (myself included) Spider-Man, The Avengers, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise in general are the movies we were raised on.  I…

Olivia Wilde’s newest film is hilarious and unexpectedly insightful, using an uncomfortable dinner party to explore the complexities of marriage.  The Invite is reminiscent of a stage play, with its…

There's more to enjoy at the SLO Film Center at The Palm Theatre now: The nonprofit organization has added beer and wine as well as new popcorn alternatives to its…

You would think that since Casablanca is my favorite film, I would give its director, the Hungarian expatriate Michael Curtiz, the praise he deserves. Nope. That’s because I watched The…

Photos by Melinda Sue Gordon © Universal Studios   The excitement and controversies surrounding the ramp-up to Christopher Nolan’s epic new film and interpretation of Homer’s Odyssey is not your…

The Ojai Film Festival recently announced two key leadership appointments for its upcoming 27th annual gathering scheduled November 6-9. [caption id="attachment_14873" align="alignright" width="150"] Shelgren[/caption] Richard Sven Shelgren has been named…

© Photos courtesy of Universal   I attended an early screening of Minions and Monsters, and as someone who grew up on Despicable Me and Minions movies, my expectations were…

Beetlejuice, Shucked, Six, and A Beautiful Noise   Cal Poly Arts today announced its 2026-27 season, featuring 32 performances spanning Broadway, music, dance, comedy, family programming and speakers from around…

An exclusive Central Coast premiere for an award-winning independent feature film shot entirely in Cambria is set for July 6 at the Bay Theatre in Morro Bay. The Strawberry—written by…