Brady Corbet’s ambitious “The Brutalist,” about a post-World War II architect, challenges the way Hollywood makes movies.

“The Four Seasons” was a 1981 film about growing old together, not only with one’s spouse but also alongside one’s dearest friends. Yet, while the new Netflix adaptation brings together a new cast of ...

Luis Cortes Romero made history when he became the first undocumented person to present a case at the nation’s highest court.

Two years ago, the prequel “Minions: The Rise of Gru” prompted me to wonder whether there was much excitement or innovation left for star Steve Carell to mine in his animated alter ego Gru.

The Chronicle movie critic also answers questions about favorite election films and whether Walter Matthau would have made it in 2024.

The Icelandic film harks back to 1960s London, when a young man fell in love with a Japanese girl — and lost her. Miko (Kōki) and Kristófer (Pálmi Kormákur) fall in love while working together at Miko ...

Domenique Lozano’s adaptation of “Much Ado About Nothing” reveals Shakespeare not as some holy writ etched in stone but a bubbling lab ripe for experimentation.

“MaXXXine,” the clever trilogy completer by the scream team of director Ti West and fearless actress Mia Goth, opens with a quote attributed to Bette Davis. “Until you’re known in my profession as a ...

Artistic Director Tamara Rojo’s second repertory season draws heavily upon her experiences at the Royal Ballet and English National Ballet.

The Balboa Theatre’s annual Godzillafest returns with 20 kaiju (giant monster) films, from the 1954 original to 2023’s astounding Oscar-winning “Godzilla Minus One,” over three days beginning Friday, ...

In gripping “Burnt,” California firefighter Clare Frank shares stories of trauma and friendship fighting flames.

Joshua Robison, husband of Michael Tilson Thomas, is a force behind the scenes, serving as manager to the San Francisco Symphony director. Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle Joshua Robison ...