Joshua Rotter

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Joshua Rotter is a contributing writer for 48 Hills. He’s also written for the San Francisco Bay Guardian, SF Weekly, SF Examiner, SF Chronicle, and CNET.

Back to black—and Amy—with ‘The Winehouse Experience’

July 18, 2019

When Amy Winehouse passed away in the summer of 2011, the British jazz singer joined the 27 Club, a notorious group of brilliant, talented,...

Movies

Lulu Wang on good lies and immigrant family ties in ‘The Farewell’

July 16, 2019

Director Lulu Wang’s films are built on secrets and lies. Her 2014 directorial debut, Posthumous, explores what happens when a struggling artist (Jack Huston), who...

Culture

Designer Dexter Simmons’ new ‘Wavy’ line was born in SF clubs

July 15, 2019

Earlier this month, breakout Oakland-born fashion designer, celebrity stylist, and "Project Runway" alum Dexter Simmons launched his first-ever website. It will serve as a one-stop-shop...

Onstage

Bring it on, Bob the Drag Queen

July 8, 2019

ONSTAGE Coming in at number eight on “New York Magazine”’s “The Most Powerful Drag Queens in America” list meant next to nothing to Bob the...

Onstage

Avast ye, developers! SF Mime Troupe’s ‘Treasure Island’ opens 60th season

June 29, 2019

Art mirrors Bay Area life in San Francisco Mime Troupe (SFMT)’s 60th-anniversary show, Treasure Island. Opening in Dolores Park on July 4, the play about...

Movies

Vanessa Williams on her fearless Frameline ‘Luv Tale’

June 25, 2019

Professional growth was always critical for actress Vanessa Williams. Going from supporting roles like gun moll Keisha in 1991’s crime thriller New Jack City...

Movies

From ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to Frameline: Kate Walsh on acting and activism

June 25, 2019

More is what six friends living in New York City are striving for in Sell By, Mike Doyle’s new romantic comedy. In the film, premiering...

Lit

An audience with Marc Huestis, ‘Impresario of Castro Street’

June 20, 2019

Legendary event producer Marc Huestis is famous for organizing lavish tributes to Hollywood stars including Debbie Reynolds, Ann Miller, Jane Russell, Karen Black, Patty...

Onstage

Matteo Lane gets Clusterfested

June 19, 2019

ONSTAGE Out New York-based comedian Matteo Lane didn’t dream of a career in comedy, growing up. In fact, the “Moving On” (2015), “Crashing” (2018), and...

Movies

What happened to Halston? New doc dives deep into designer’s story

June 17, 2019

In Halston, the new biopic about the visionary American fashion designer, director Frédéric Tcheng makes every effort to remain objective when portraying the contentious...

Joshua Rotter

Back to black—and Amy—with ‘The Winehouse Experience’

Lulu Wang on good lies and immigrant family ties in ‘The Farewell’

Designer Dexter Simmons’ new ‘Wavy’ line was born in SF clubs

Bring it on, Bob the Drag Queen

Avast ye, developers! SF Mime Troupe’s ‘Treasure Island’ opens 60th season

Vanessa Williams on her fearless Frameline ‘Luv Tale’

From ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to Frameline: Kate Walsh on acting and activism

An audience with Marc Huestis, ‘Impresario of Castro Street’

Matteo Lane gets Clusterfested

What happened to Halston? New doc dives deep into designer’s story

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