Dylan (Charlie Plummer), left, who finds his people at a ranch occupied by queer rodeo performers, takes a desert stroll with Carrie (Mason Alexander Park) in “National Anthem.” Photo: Variance Films ...

Director Agnieszka Holland has made a series of important films around the subject of human rights, including the World War II dramas “Europa, Europa” and “In Darkness.” In her new film, “Green Border ...

Elizabeth Rosner’s “Third Ear: Reflections on the Art and Science of Listening” looks at how and what humans and other animals can convey without speaking words.

“Skin of Glass” on PBS delves into the history and current state of Roger Zmekhol’s famed São Paulo tower, revealing personal and architectural stories.

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

In the wistful and vivid “Roman Year: A Memoir,” writer André Aciman relives the isolation that honed his gifts of observation.

Vivid scenes in the Bay Area and beyond reflect a world constantly remade through time in the Mountain View author’s new book, “How We Know Our Time Travelers.” Author Anita Felicelli sits for a ...

How John Williams wrote the soundtrack of my life A new Disney+ documentary reveals the depth of influence of Steven Spielberg’s and George Lucas’ favorite composer on popular culture.

Elizabeth Stix sits in her home office in Berkeley, where we’re speaking via Zoom. She holds up a bright yellow book. Its cover features a school portrait-style shot of a cross-eyed boxer with a mean ...

Despite being born 42 years apart, “Fight Club” author Chuck Palahniuk and pioneering sci-fi writer Ray Bradbury share an unusual literary love: the fix-up novel. Bradbury’s seminal contributions to ...

New wave titans B-52s and garage rock pioneers the Mummies were among the highlights for the latest installment of DIY Oakland music festival. Festival attendees enjoy a performance by Egyptian Lover ...

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