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Big Screen Berkeley

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Reviewed: ‘I’m Fine (Thanks For Asking)’

Avatar photo by John Seal April 16, 2021, 9:34 a.m.October 4, 2022

The often harsh realities of pandemic life balanced with a bracing shot of old-fashioned California ‘can-do’ optimism result in a prize-worthy movie. Screen it before Sunday.

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Reviewed: Highlights from the San Francisco International Film Festival

Avatar photo by John Seal April 09, 2021, 12:56 p.m.October 4, 2022

A well-deserved and clear-eyed tribute to a one-of-a-kind punk rock pioneer, a journey back to the ‘video nasty’ era and an impressive debut feature with a nod to Aki Kaurismäki.

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Reviewed: Oscar-nominated short films 2021

Avatar photo by John Seal April 05, 2021, 8:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

There are eight animated and five live-action shorts vying for an Academy award this year. Which one will win?

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Small Screen Berkeley: ‘The Father’ and ‘The Mole Agent’

Avatar photo by John Seal March 26, 2021, 12:06 p.m.October 4, 2022

83-year-old Anthony Hopkins delivers one of the best performances of the year in ‘The Father,’ while another octogenarian, Sergio Chamy, shines in ‘The Mole Agent’ documentary.

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Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Wojnarowicz’ and ‘FTA’

Avatar photo by John Seal March 19, 2021, 12:57 p.m.October 4, 2022

Reviewed: A fantastic documentary and worthy tribute to the artist David Wojnarowicz; and the story of Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland and others touring US military bases in 1971.

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Small Screen Berkeley: ‘76 Days’ and ‘The Inheritance’

Avatar photo by John Seal March 12, 2021, 10:14 a.m.October 4, 2022

Reviewed: ’76 Days’ provides a stirring tribute to Wuhan’s medical workers, while ‘The Inheritance’ is a salute to youthful idealism.

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Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Test Pattern’, ‘Keep An Eye Out’ and ‘My Darling Supermarket’

Avatar photo by John Seal March 05, 2021, 11:14 a.m.October 4, 2022

A thought provoking first-time feature, a defiantly unconventional police procedural, and behind the scenes at a Brazilian grocery store.

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Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Dear Comrades!’ and ’17 Blocks’

Avatar photo by John Seal Feb. 18, 2021, 8:30 a.m.October 4, 2022

Reviewed: ‘Dear Comrades!’ parallels recent events in the United States, while ’17 Blocks’ follows the life of one DC family over 20 years.

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Here are some treats from SF Indiefest 2021, streaming through Feb. 21

Avatar photo by John Seal Feb. 11, 2021, 9:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

If you haven’t already checked out the excellent ‘Small Time,’ you still have another week — but the festival has other great movies to watch too.

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Small Screen Berkeley: ‘A Glitch in the Matrix,’ ‘Small Time’ and ‘Notturno’

Avatar photo by John Seal Feb. 05, 2021, 9:38 a.m.October 4, 2022

While not perfect, ‘A Glitch in the Matrix’ is thought-provoking; ‘Small Time’ is a journey worth taking; while fans of Gianfranco Rosi will want to check out ‘Notturno.’

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Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Identifying Features’ and ‘Mayor’

Avatar photo by John Seal Jan. 28, 2021, 12:03 p.m.October 4, 2022

Reviewed: There’s no time for the sentimental in ‘Identifying Features,’ a good film with a great score; while ‘Mayor’ tells the story of the popular mayor of Ramallah, Musa Hadi.

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Reviewed: ‘Some Kind of Heaven’, ‘Acasa My Home’, and ‘I Blame Society’

Avatar photo by John Seal Jan. 22, 2021, 10:08 a.m.October 4, 2022

A documentary about ‘America’s Friendliest Hometown’ and one about a family of hunter-gatherers living next to a major European metropolis. Plus: a dash of black comedy.

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