• July 19, 2011
  
  

  Last Showing: 'Harold and Maude'

  Jul 22, 2011

  SF institution The Red Vic Movie House celebrates both its anniversary and its closure with screenings of house favorite 'Harold and Maude'—perhaps the quintessential quirky romantic comedy. Those who haven't seen 'Harold and Maude' since its release will delight to revisit its many Bay Area locations and Cat Stevens soundtrack. Red Vic promises a "special birthday treat" for Monday's attendees. More info redvicmoviehouse.com

  
• News & Blogs
  
  

  Red Vic Movie House to Close July 25

  Jul 7, 2011

  The Red Vic collective announced today that after 31 years of continuous operation as a cooperatively-run, single screen neighborhood theater, the theater will be closing its doors July 25.

  
• June 7, 2011
  
  

  ‘Kuroneko’

  Jun 10, 2011

  Red Vic Movie House offers up Kaneto Shindo’s 1968 Japanese horror masterpiece ‘Kuroneko.’ More at redvicmoviehouse.com.

  
• June 9, 2011
  
  

  ‘Kuroneko’

  Jun 10, 2011

  Red Vic Movie House offers up Kaneto Shindo’s 1968 Japanese horror masterpiece ‘Kuroneko.’ More at redvicmoviehouse.com.

  
• May 17, 2011
  
  

  ‘Big in Bollywood’

  May 29, 2011

  Red Vic Movie House hosts ‘Big In Bollywood,’ a film about a struggling 27-year-old actor who lands a dream role in a overly successful Bollywood film. Directors Kenny Meehan and Bill Bowles are in attendance. More at redvicmoviehouse.com.

  
• May 24, 2011
  
  

  ‘Big in Bollywood’

  May 29, 2011

  Red Vic Movie House hosts ‘Big In Bollywood,’ a film about a struggling 27-year-old actor who lands a dream role in a overly successful Bollywood film. Directors Kenny Meehan and Bill Bowles are in attendance. More at redvicmoviehouse.com.

  
• May 10, 2011
  
  

  ‘The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee “Scratch” Perry

  May 13, 2011

  The San Francisco premier of ‘The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee “Scratch” Perry,' Ethan Higbee and Adam Bhala’s documentary presenting the life of the Jamaican musician, plays at Red Vic Movie House. More at redvicmoviehouse.com.

  
• May 3, 2011
  
  

  ‘William Burroughs: A Man Within’

  May 3, 2011

  Red Vic Movie House presents ‘William Burroughs: A Man Within,’ a documentary that offers a look into the life of one of the first writers to address queer and drag culture in the '50s. Director Yony Leyser participates in a Q&A following select showings. More at redvicmoviehouse.com.

  
• April 5, 2011
  
  

  An Evening with Les Blank

  Apr 7, 2011

  Award-winning Bay Area director Les Blank introduces his 1969 short film, ‘The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins,’ and his 1979 project, ‘Always for Pleasure,’ which play at Red Vic Movie House. Viewers receive rice and beans made with Les’ special recipe. More at redvicmoviehouse.com.

  
• March 8, 2011
  
  

  Screen Circus Showcases Local Filmmakers

  Mar 12, 2011

  Screen Circus plays at Red Vic Movie House, offering indie short films by local filmmakers. More at redvicmoviehouse.com.

  
• February 22, 2011
  
  

  Triple Feature of Claymation and Puppetry

  Feb 26, 2011

  Film on Film Foundation and Red Vic Movie House offer a triple feature of claymation and puppetry projects, including ‘Gumby, The Movie,’ ‘The Adventures of Mark Twain,’ and ‘Meet the Feebles.’ More at redvicmoviehouse.com.

  
• september 29, 2010
  
  

  'Fresh'

  Oct 1, 2010

  MacArthur "genius" grant recipient (2008) Will Allen is featured in this documentary about the building a healthier American food system, which also features 'Omnivore's Dilemma' author Michael Pollan. Director Ana Joanes will be present for an opening night Q&A at the San Francisco premiere of the film at the Red Vic Movie House.

  
• 07-21-2010
  
  

  Reeling in the Years with the Red Vic

  Michael Fox
  Jul 19, 2010

  Look back in (anything but) anger: Members of the Red Vic Collective wax nostalgic on wild times, amazing meals and surprise visits from the theater's biggest fan, Danny Glover.

  
• Home
  
  

  Reeling in the Years with the Red Vic

  Michael Fox
  Jul 19, 2010

  Look back in (anything but) anger: Members of the Red Vic Collective wax nostalgic on wild times, amazing meals and surprise visits from the theater's biggest fan, Danny Glover.

  
• Q & A
  
  

  Reeling in the Years with the Red Vic

  Michael Fox
  Jul 19, 2010

  Look back in (anything but) anger: Members of the Red Vic Collective wax nostalgic on wild times, amazing meals and surprise visits from the theater's biggest fan, Danny Glover.

  
• 07-21-2010
  
  

  Reeling in the Years with the Red Vic

  Michael Fox
  Jul 19, 2010

  Look back in (anything but) anger: Members of the Red Vic Collective wax nostalgic on wild times, amazing meals and surprise visits from the theater's biggest fan, Danny Glover.

  
• Home
  
  

  Reeling in the Years with the Red Vic

  Michael Fox
  Jul 19, 2010

  Look back in (anything but) anger: Members of the Red Vic Collective wax nostalgic on wild times, amazing meals and surprise visits from the theater's biggest fan, Danny Glover.

  
• Q & A
  
  

  Reeling in the Years with the Red Vic

  Michael Fox
  Jul 19, 2010

  Look back in (anything but) anger: Members of the Red Vic Collective wax nostalgic on wild times, amazing meals and surprise visits from the theater's biggest fan, Danny Glover.

  
• Q & A
  
  

  'Lesh Sabreen?' On Red Vic Screen

  Robert Avila
  Mar 15, 2010

  Muayad Alayan, a 24-year-old filmmaker from the only remaining Arab neighborhood in West Jerusalem, was not even aware there was such a thing as Palestinian cinema until, as a teenager, he came to the Bay Area to visit his brother and sister.

  
• Q & A
  
  

  'Lesh Sabreen?' On Red Vic Screen

  Robert Avila
  Mar 15, 2010

  Muayad Alayan, a 24-year-old filmmaker from the only remaining Arab neighborhood in West Jerusalem, was not even aware there was such a thing as Palestinian cinema until, as a teenager, he came to the Bay Area to visit his brother and sister.

  
• Q & A
  
  

  Robert Mailer Anderson on Mendo Madness of 'Pig Hunt'

  Dennis Harvey
  Oct 26, 2009

  After ripping it up at various genre fests, the Bay Area indie horror flick settles in for a theatrical run at the Red Vic.

  
• Q & A
  
  

  Cory McAbee and 'Stingray Sam'

  Dennis Harvey
  Sep 13, 2009

  High-concept cabaret-act favorite in the Bay Area who sidelines as a filmmaker, Cory McAbee (The American Astronaut) speaks about his latest, Stingray Sam.

  
• In Production
  
  

  Recession-Proof Theaters, to a Point

  Michael Fox
  May 14, 2009

  Arthouse theaters like The Roxie, Red Vic and The Balboa resist the economic downturn and adjust calendars to meet audience demands.

  
• Reviews
  
  

  Epps Unearths Buried Alcatraz History

  Michael Fox
  Feb 23, 2009

  The Black Rock focuses on the African American prisoners and guards who lived on the island when it was a federal penitentiary.

  
• Reviews
  
  

  Genuflection: 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell'

  Dennis Harvey
  Dec 9, 2008

  Gini Reiticker's fine documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell, opens at SF's Red Vic Movie House and Berkeley's Shattuck Cinemas.

  
• Reviews
  
  

  Genuflection: 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell'

  Dennis Harvey
  Dec 9, 2008

  Gini Reiticker's fine documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell, opens at SF's Red Vic Movie House and Berkeley's Shattuck Cinemas.

  
• Reviews
  
  

  Another Ingmar Bergman in 'Monika'

  Dennis Harvey
  Nov 6, 2008

  A newly restored print of Bergman's Monika, which deals with underage, guiltlessly unfaithful femininity, plays the Red Vic.

  
• Reviews
  
  

  "Shelter"

  Dennis Harvey
  Mar 24, 2008

  Writer/director Jonah Markowitz's Shelter is a romantic gay surfer that more than earns its spurs in terms of real-world credibility and psychology.

  
• Reviews
  
  

  "Hannah Takes the Stairs"

  Dennis Harvey
  Nov 27, 2007

  A perfect example of the emerging genre of improv-based, digitally shot, minimally budgeted seriocomedies about twentysomethings stumbling through, you know, relationship stuff.

  
• Reviews
  
  

  "Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox;" "Ten Canoes"

  Dennis Harvey
  Jul 10, 2007

  Reviews: Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox and Ten Canoes

  
• Reviews
  
  

  "American Cannibal" and Reality TV

  Claire Faggioli
  Jun 22, 2007

  List: American Cannibal documents two down on their luck television writers, Gil Ripley and Dave Roberts, as they sell their souls to the reality television circuit.

  
• Q & A
  
  

  The Red Vic Movie House's Top 5

  Susan Gerhard
  Feb 9, 2007

  We asked the collectively owned and operated theater to come up with a list of their five favorite screenings over the years.

  
• Q & A
  
  

  The Red Vic Movie House's Top 5

  Susan Gerhard
  Feb 9, 2007

  We asked the collectively owned and operated theater to come up with a list of their five favorite screenings over the years.

  
• Q & A
  
  

  Chris Metzler and Jeff Springer, from the Salton Sea to San Francisco

  Michael Fox
  Jul 31, 2006

  Chris Metzler and Jeff Springer talk about their acclaimed debut Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea, their influences, and making films in San Francisco.

  
• Q & A
  
  

  Tracy Flannigan Watches Tribe 8 "Rise Above"

  Dennis Harvey
  Jul 10, 2006

  SF360 spoke to the director of Rise Above: The Tribe 8 Documentary, showing at the Red Vic Movie House and an imminent DVD release.