Chronicle movie critic emeritus Mick LaSalle also discusses dark cinematography and the proper response when someone tells you about their favorite movies.

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.

With plant chemistry and a passion for the environment, photographer Beatrice Thornton is creating sustainable images connecting art and nature.

“On Swift Horses” is about two people searching for their own unique destiny in the post-Korean War United States, and another who buys into the American dream of the 1950s. Lee and Julius, products ...

San Francisco author Jon Hickey’s debut novel centers on Mitch Caddo, a mixed-race tribal operations director navigating political and personal turmoil on a fictional Anishinaabe reservation.

“An Approximation of Resilience” by Alex Ketley uses dance to explore a real-life murder case and California’s justice system.

American Disabled for Accessible Public Transit activists protest in Las Vegas. PBS’ “Change, Not Charity: The Americans With Disabilities Act” documents the push to pass the Americans With ...

A critic hated this box office smash, back after seven years. A ballet dancer loved it. As soon as the curtain fell, they discussed. Frances Chung, top, and Wei Wang in Liam Scarlett’s “Frankenstein.” ...

Hannah Selinger’s memoir captures the transporting joys of working in food for chefs like David Chang and Bobby Flay, as well as the field’s festering flaws.

The screening of the Oakland-filmed “Freaky Tales” at the Grand Lake Theatre became a star-studded event and full on celebration of the Bay Area.

The latest from action master Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale”) is a strong showcase for a fun, game Ridley.

Stepping into Fraenkel Gallery to see “Painting the Town,” the new photo series by Carrie Mae Weems, I had a moment of confusion. Was I looking at an abstract expressionist painting by Mark Rothko ...