The Big Kahuna of Bay Area film fests is here
Plus: Will Lurie's Airport Commission pick help ICE? And 11 shows not to miss this fall
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Today's headlines:
Screen Grabs: The Big Kahuna of local fall film fests arrives
By Dennis Harvey
Plus: J. Hoberman haunts Beat paths, classic Westerns on the big screen, a queer Japanese epic, new releases, more
Lurie appointee to Airport Commission opposed measure to block ICE in California
By Tim Redmond
'So disappointing and scary for so many immigrants.'
Fall into theater: 11 shows to catch this season
By Charles Lewis III
From Arthurian opera and deportation reenactment to D.I.R.T. Fest and 'Spanish Stew'—our critic's picks for best stage bets.
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BERNAL HEIGHTS OUTDOOR CINEMA SEASON FINALE: OCTOBER 7
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Live music, dancing, circus, entertainment for the whole family—all in a beautiful garden setting downtown. Don't miss the fun every week!
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