Racism Archives - 48 hills

Best of the Bay

Jasmine Milan: Best of the Bay 2023 Editors’ Pick

Charles Lewis III - November 28, 2023

Standout Oakland actress shines light on stories of Black and queer liberation—and even crafts dreamy costuming.

Stage Review

‘Bulrusher’: A California story that wades into fetid weeds

Charles Lewis III - November 16, 2023

Eisa Davis' 2007 Pulitzer nominee at Berkeley Rep is engrossing, until it succumbs to colorism and misogynoir.

Art Review

Do Yayoi Kusama’s brilliant, candy-colored creations transcend a problematic past?

Lou Fancher - November 13, 2023

Recently reported racist writings in the towering 94-year-old artist's past raised questions about her blockbuster SFMOMA show.

Onstage

What’s up, THEYFRIEND? Dive into the fierce nonbinary performance festival

Joshua Rotter - November 11, 2023

Co-host LOTUS BOY fills us in on third annual International showcase for nonbinary artists.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Men on misguided paths in ‘Manodrome’ and ‘The Mission’

Dennis Harvey - November 8, 2023

John Chau brings Jesus where no one wants him and Jesse Eisenberg bends to misogynistic fervor in two new movies

Music

Under the Stars: Devo bids farewell at 50, RIP the 45 King…

John-Paul Shiver - November 1, 2023

Plus: Drum & bass on the rise, Aretha's stunning '70s streak, Aphrose soul from Toronto, more new music

Editorial

Ceasefire now: Violence and oppression in the Middle East must end

48 Hills - October 24, 2023

Bombing and displacement must be halted. All people in the region must live freely. Collective punishment is no path to peace

Music

Under The Stars: 30 years of Cypress Hill’s iconic hip-hop album ‘Black Sunday’

John-Paul Shiver - October 17, 2023

Plus: DJ Yuka Yu plays for Claude at Academy of Sciences, Margo Cilker, Ana Frango Elétrico, Ohio Players, Seba & Paradox

Movies

What we saw at the Toronto International Film Festival

Pam Grady - October 7, 2023

No starry red carpet, but plenty of dazzle in thoughtful new films by Anna Kendrick, Ava DuVernay, Wim Wenders, more

Stage Review

‘POTUS’ may be a dumbass, but the satire is toothless, alas

Charles Lewis III - October 3, 2023

Berkeley Rep comedy wants to show how hard women work behind powerful men, yet lands in generic sitcom territory.

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