“Noises Off,” running Sept. 25-Nov. 8, opens the company’s 2025-26 lineup at its Union Square venue on the second floor of ...

Chronicle film critic emeritus Mick LaSalle also answers questions about how much sex is necessary to a story and which time ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. Oakland hip-hop legend Too Short, left, and actor ...

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.” ...