Filmmaker Sandi Tan joins Chronicle senior digital arts editor Mariecar Mendoza to talk about "Shirkers," a Netflix documentary about a film that was stolen from Tan when she was a teen. Tan was 19 years old when she made the movie in Singapore. Her professor and mentor figure stole the footage and disappeared. "Shirkers" tries to solve that mystery, and make sense of a senseless act. Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your...
Dec 04, 2018•29 min•Ep. 17
With the Rolling Stones returning to the Bay Area in 2019, we've called an emergency podcast - to talk about the band, their history playing in San Francisco and the pros and cons of stadium shows. Chronicle pop music critic Aidin Vaziri and assistant metro editor Mark Lundgren join pop culture critic Peter Hartlaub. Lundgren is a longtime Rolling Stones fan who has seen the band 89 times since 1972, and plans to go to six shows next year. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G minor by Blue Dot Ses...
Nov 29, 2018•31 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, theater critic Lily Janiak interviews TheaterFirst Artistic Facilitator Jon Tracy about his company's new policy of $15 per hour for everyone, no matter the job title - an almost unheard of phenomenon in theater, especially outside the biggest companies. We talk about why theater artists usually get paid so poorly, and why TheaterFirst thinks it might succeed where other companies have failed. We also talk about how the policy is playing out with TheaterFirst's December show, "T...
Nov 20, 2018•44 min•Ep. 15
In Episode 14 of the Datebook podcast, movie critic Mick LaSalle is joined by arts and entertainment editor Leba Hertz to talk about holiday movies. They also discuss the 25th anniversary release of "Schindler's List," and reveal why Dec. 14 will be a great time to take the day off and watch a string of movies. Produced by Peter Hartlaub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2018•26 min•Ep. 14
In Episode 13 of Datebook podcast, San Francisco Chronicle pop culture critic Peter Hartlaub, pop music critic Aidin Vaziri and theater critic Lily Janiak share some of the best entertainment deals on their beats. After talking about the rising prices for some bigger shows - and researching The Chronicle to find out what big shows cost in the 1970s and 1980s - Peter, Aidin and Lily name some favorite bargains. Organizations mentioned include Endgames Improv, PianoFight, The Rickshaw Stop, Ivy Ro...
Nov 08, 2018•33 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, theater critic Lily Janiak interviews local Asian American theater directors Jeffrey Lo and Nikki Menez about a question she raised in her review of SHN's production of "Miss Saigon": When is a show too problematic to be produced? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2018•49 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, theater critic Lily Janiak talks to local music director, cabaret performer and parody writer Lauren Mayer as part of our Artist's Life series, a recurring feature that will shine a spotlight on the talent who help make up the rich tapestry of the Bay Area's cultural life. In addition to performing at Feinstein's at the Nikko, teaching at the Conservatory of Music and writing and directing for Stanford's Sexual Harassment Prevention Office, Mayer has written, performed and poste...
Oct 25, 2018•41 min•Ep. 11
Author Susan Orlean joins host John McMurtrie in The Chronicle's basement archive studio to talk about her new novel "The Library Book," and other topics. Orlean, who wrote "The Orchid Thief," focuses her new book on events surrounding a 1986 fire that burned the Central Library in downtown Los Angeles. Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 18, 2018•41 min•Ep. 10
Author and scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to the San Francisco Chronicle, to meet with host John McMurtrie, book editor of The Chronicle. They talk about Tyson's new book "Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military," which covers the interactions between science and military going back thousands of years. Produced and introduced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Oct 11, 2018•42 min•Ep. 9
The latest Datebook podcast puts a spotlight on “A Star is Born,” a film that Chronicle film critic Mick LaSalle calls “tremendous,” and the best movie he viewed at the recent Venice Film Festival. LaSalle is joined by movie editor Leba Hertz – and they also talk about Robert Redford’s best film, and other movies opening in the area. Producer and host is Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart’s Symphony 40 in G minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 05, 2018•28 min
The latest Datebook podcast is an interview with legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Host Joshua Kosman spoke with Ma by phone about playing Bach on his current tour, the relation between culture and politics and economics, and how 62-year-old Ma feels about playing well-known pieces over and over. Producer is Fernando Diaz and Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart’s Symphony 40 in G minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 04, 2018•39 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, theater critic Lily Janiak talks to local actor and singer Nathan Marken as part of our Artist’s Life Series, a recurring feature that will shine a spotlight on the talent who help make up the rich tapestry of the Bay Area’s cultural life. Marken performs with both the Kinsey Sicks and "The Speakeasy," in addition to doing volunteer work and activism for a variety of Bay Area nonprofits. Produced by Lily Janiak. Music by Steven Boyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Oct 04, 2018•30 min•Ep. 6
Datebook presents the fall movie preview podcast, with pop culture critic Peter Hartlaub, movie editor Leba Hertz and Bad Reporter cartoonist Don Asmussen. We look at fall movies including “A Star is Born,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “First Man” – and give a Chronicle Little Man grade to the summer movie season that just passed. Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart’s Symphony 40 in G minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 04, 2018•26 min•Ep. 5
San Francisco Chronicle arts content editor Mariecar Mendoza and Chronicle columnist Vanessa Hua talk about "Crazy Rich Asians," the first Hollywood movie with an all-Asian cast in 25 years. Pop culture critic Peter Hartlaub, who reviewed the movie for The Chronicle, joins the conversation. Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart’s Symphony 40 in G minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 04, 2018•27 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, theater critic Lily Janiak talks to local actor Denmo Ibrahim as part of our Artist’s Life Series, a recurring feature that will shine a spotlight on the talent who help make up the rich tapestry of the Bay Area’s cultural life. In addition to recently playing the lead role in “A Thousand Splendid Suns” at ACT, Ibrahim is also the CEO of the Hayes Valley day spa Earthbody and the skincare line Omcali. Produced by Lily Janiak. Music by Steven Boyle. Learn more about your ad choic...
Oct 04, 2018•27 min•Ep. 3
Chronicle arts and entertainment editor Leba Hertz interviews actor and writer Dan Hoyle, who on July 13, 2018, will debut his latest piece of journalistic theater, "Each and Every Thing," at the Marsh in Berkeley. Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart’s Symphony 40 in G minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 04, 2018•31 min•Ep. 2
On this episode of Beyond the Book, the literary podcast of The San Francisco Chronicle, Book Editor John McMurtrie interviews Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who co-founded the world-renowned City Lights Books in 1953, ahead of his 99th birthday on March 24th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 03, 2018•27 min•Ep. 1
