Film Review: “The Card Counter”

The closer we get, the farther away we slip

La Linda (Tiffany Haddish) tries to connect with Bill (Oscar Isaac).

In Paul Schrader’s new offering The Card Counter, the venerable writer/director proves that exploring the question of why humans can never quite find real connection will always make for worthwhile, if somewhat challenging viewing. Continue reading “Film Review: “The Card Counter””

Spinning Platters Weekly Guide to Bay Area Concerts, 5/2/13-5/8/13

Don't drink bleach. Go see Bleached! You have three opportunities this week!
Don’t drink bleach. Go see Bleached! You have three opportunities this week!

May is looking almost as crazy as April on the show front. And this time there isn’t a Coachella to blame it on. You just need to blame it on how awesome the bay area is! Now, got do some rocking. Or Else…

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