Feminist horror filmmaker Mimi Cave’s savage take on Midwestern normalcy goes off the rails in the second half.

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

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.

March Madness, the annual men’s NCAA national basketball championship tournament, is coming to the Bay Area this week. On Thursday, March 27, Chase Center will host a Sweet 16 matchup between Arkansas ...

Kit Connor stars as a Navy SEAL caught in battle during the Iraq War in Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's "Warfare." Photo: Murray Close/A24 One of the most realistic war movies ever made is opening in ...

The horror comedy, starring Ortega and Paul Rudd, serves up a darkly comic tale where the rich are the prey and the unicorns steal the show. Paul Rudd, left, and Jenna Ortega as a father and daughter ...

Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” is reimagined in this production, directed by Margo Hall, as a vibrant comedy exploring the complexities of modern manhood. Juicy (Devin A. Cunningham) sets up for the barbecue ...

The orchestra under guest conductor Juraj Valčuha plays a subtly defiant program that spotlights strong soloists, including violinist Gil Shaham. Violinist Gil Shaham is the soloist in Brahms’ Violin ...

Of all the things that distinguish performer and playwright Ellen McLaughlin as a consummate theater artist, it may be her voice that registers and resonates most deeply. A thing of arresting beauty ...

Chronicle film critic emeritus Mick LaSalle also answers questions about the movies he has seen most often and catching your dad kissing someone else. “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” starring Noémie ...

While it’s no “My Penguin Friend,” Steve Coogan’s gift for comedy — and drama — gives a lift to run-of-the-mill penguin story. “The Penguin Lessons,” starring Steve Coogan, left, and penguins ...