The birth of nunsploitation, at a theater near you
A Bud Light with editor Tim, anyone? Plus: SF puts up fight to Lurie's zoning plan, and BOBs for Corgi Con's spud celebration, 540 Bar's local art.
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Fancy a beer with Tim Redmond?
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Today's headlines:
Screen Grabs: Witness the incendiary birth of nunsploitation in ‘The Devils’
By Dennis Harvey
Plus: 'The Long Walk' misses a timely chance to diss totalitarianism, and re-release of 'Commune' dives into a back-to-land Californian tale.
Opposition grows to Lurie’s zoning plan that would transform San Francisco
By Tim Redmond
Tenants, neighborhood groups, and some supes are saying the plan will hurt renters and small businesses—and needs more environmental review.
Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Corgi Con
By Nicole Gluckstern
The beloved celebration of the sturdy little spuds waddles into a blessedly bigger venue this year.
Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: 540 Bar
By John-Paul Shiver
This retro Inner Richmond watering hole attracts gleeful happy hour goers and tight-knit creative community.
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