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NPR Film | May 17, 2013

'Into Darkness,' Boldly And With A Few Twists

The 12th film based on Gene Roddenberry's '60s sci-fi TV show is the second to star a new group of actors as Kirk, Spock and their crew. J.J. Abrams returns as director, and Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch plays the memorable villain. By David Edelstein  

NPR Film | May 17, 2013

Polley's 'Stories': A Family Saga Strikingly Spun

A director's film memoir of her theatrical family is transformed by surprising discoveries about her parents' past -- and her own heritage. Sarah Polley's film becomes a superb meditation on how we dramatize memory. (Recommended) By Bob Mondello  

The Do List | May 16, 2013

The One About Orange Peels And Music On A Mountain

Cy Musiker and David Wiegand scout the Bay Area for things to do this coming weekend and turn up orange peels, music on a mountain, and much more!   

The Bay Bridged | May 16, 2013

Mixtape: San Francisco's Newest Psychedelic Sounds

Listen to the new Bay Bridged mix of Bay Area psych-rock, featuring Lumerians, Disappearing People, Golden Void, Coo Coo Birds, Barn Owl, and more.   

Theater Review | May 15, 2013

'Black Watch' Reveals War is Hellish, and Aesthetically Dynamic

The striking National Theatre of Scotland production comes to San Francisco's old Armory in a spectacular and visually stunning dramatization of past and present wars. By Erika Milvy  

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Volunteer during our current on-air radio fundraising drive. It's a great way to support KQED Radio with your time. You can really make a difference!

ImageMakers - 88:88 (You Should Be Paranoid, 2013)
Enter the New "ImageMakers" Screening Room

Enjoy films from present and past seasons of KQED's short independent film series, divided into Animation, Comedy, Drama, and Suspense.