In a recent broadcast, KGO Radio’s John Rothmann reminisced about Playland, in anticipation of the new documentary “Remembering Playland”, which will debut at the Balboa Theater next week. Rothmann’s guests included Tom Wyrsch, the “Remembering Playland” writer and director, James… Continue Reading
Spots Unknown came across a great assembly of clips from the 1958 film “The Lineup” that take place at Sutro Baths. At that time, it was called “Sutro’s” and the pools had been covered over with ice rinks. Sutro’s burned… Continue Reading
This Sunday night is the grand dame of the award shows and the Balboa Theater is hosting a live Oscars party where you can watch the evening unfold on the big screen. Cheer on your favorite films, jeer at the… Continue Reading
Travel back in time to check out Playland at the Beach, the once bustling, 10-acre amusement park that sat on Ocean Beach here in the Richmond District until it closed in 1972. A new documentary about the park, entitled “Remembering… Continue Reading
This Sunday, The Balboa Theater will celebrate its 84th birthday with a special show of old films, a live vaudeville show, prizes and of course, birthday cake. After kicking off with the premiere of a delightful new silent short filmed… Continue Reading
Starting today, the 4-Star Theater kicks off their Chinese New Year celebration with a double feature of popular comedies from Hong Kong. The first film is All’s Well, Ends Well, starring Louis Koo as a womanizer who is hired to… Continue Reading
Looking for something fun and light for Valentine’s Day? Head out to the Balboa Theater for a screening of Beach Blanket Bingo, hosted by cult movie group Thrillville. Released originally in 1965, Beach Blanket Bingo, starring Frankie Avalon and Annette… Continue Reading
Next Sunday night, February 7, The Balboa will host acclaimed Russian animator Yuri Norstein. He’ll present three of his works: “Hedgehog in the Fog,” “Tale of Tales,” and a segment of his work in progress, Nikolai Gogol’s “Overcoat”. Norstein (Yuriy… Continue Reading