Choreographer Lily Cai may have been too young to experience the full brunt of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, but its deeply penetrating historical significance has not escaped her. In fact, she worries that the Chinese government’s current policy of evading public conversation about the devastating event 40 years ago may cause people to forget.
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Robin Williams: S.F.’s own thespian-comedian will be interviewed by Armistead Maupin in a conversation prior to a screening of "The Fisher King." Williams also will receive the Peter J. Owens award, for an artist whose work exemplifies integrity. "An Evening with Robin Williams" is at 7:30 p.m. May 4 at the Castro Theatre.Spike Lee
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Take 200 films from 54 countries, divide that by 15 days and add an assortment of film-related festivities and what do you have? A rather daunting film festival. Today through May 10, the San Francisco International Film Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary with another round of diverse cinema from across the globe, but with 200 films — not to mention the slew of parties, panels and performances to choose from — where does a festival-goer even begin?
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It’s a wonder that anyone decides to stay in San Francisco, considering how dangerous it is. The Golden Gate Bridge was mangled by a giant sea monster in 1955, and in the great earthquake of 1978. There was a huge fire downtown in 1974 at the world’s tallest skyscraper. Who can forget the invasion of alien pods in 1978?
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Out of the hundreds of festival films, here’s just a handful of personal choices — based on preference for the unusual, the civilized, and substance over flash.‘Ad Lib Night’Country:Korea (2006)Running time: 1 hour, 39 minutesDirector: Lee Yoon-kiScreens: May 7, 9 p.m.; May 8, 3:45 p.m. and May 10, 5 p.m. at the Kabuki
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Humble they weren’t, but the beginnings of the San Francisco International Film Festival radiated rookie spirit as grand-thinking organizers gave eager audiences a gold mine of global cinema. Fifty years later, celebrating its golden anniversary, the festival, which opens today, has continued to represent such achievement.It was Dec. 4, 1957, when locals dressed in gowns and tuxes arrived at the Metro, on Union Street, for the film festival’s inaugural show. The opening feature was Helmut Kautner’s "The Captain From Kopenick." Actor Franchot Tone emceed.
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In 1956, Irving "Bud" Levin organizes San Francisco’s Italian Film Week. The success of the film series prompts Italian consul general Pierluigi Alvera to suggest to Levin that he start an international film festival in San Francisco. » 1957: The San Francisco International Film Festival, run by Irving Levin, makes its debut on Dec. 4. Fifteen feature films screen at the 15-day affair, which takes place at the Metro theater. Satyajit Ray’s "Pather Panchali," receives the best-picture prize.
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President and founder Ruth A. Felt announced San Francisco Performances’ 28th season lineup Tuesday. The 66-event, 2007-08 season features chamber music, recitals, contemporary dance and jazz; it runs Sept. 28, 2007, through May 20, 2008, in San Francisco and Berkeley. Subscriptions are on sale now and single tickets go on sale Aug. 20.
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Joined-at-the-hip lovebirds Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo will be spending even more time together now. The duo moved into a new two-bedroom NYC condo April 15, reports People. Reps were mum on buzz that the bicoastal couple is also now sharing Nick’s West Coast house. Your move, Jessica and John. Mel B. names baby after Eddie MurphyFormer Spice Girl Melanie Brown is determined to make it official that Eddie Murphy is the father of her newborn baby. First, she put his name on the birth certificate. And now she’s given the infant his last name.
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Acclaimed Celtic singers Ashley Davis and Mary McLaughlin appear in an evening of colorful stories and luminous song at 8 tonight at Cafe Du Nord. Davis, an Irish-American born in Kansas, is a former soloist for Michael Flatley’s "Lord of the Dance"; McLaughlin, a fluent Gaelic speaker from Northern Ireland, now lives in California. The club is at 2170 Market St., San Francisco. Tickets are $16. Call (415) 861-5016.
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