PinnedHilary Jane SmithErika Jayne is Roxie Hart“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne’s performance in the Broadway production of Chicago is not just another stunt-cast…4 min read·Mar 5, 2020----
Hilary Jane SmithSkin Care DiariesYour Beauty in Middle School & Adulthood4 min read·Jun 23, 2021----
Hilary Jane SmithinThe Bold ItalicMeet the Oakland Designer Who Styled Kamala Harris’ Great-NiecesThe story behind the leopard coats that Meena Harris’ daughters wore to the inauguration·5 min read·Jan 26, 2021--1--1
Hilary Jane SmithinThe Bold Italic5 Essential Bay Area Social Justice Films to Watch NowWith topics ranging from racial inequality to gay rights to gentrification·5 min read·Jan 15, 2021--1--1
Hilary Jane SmithinFeature PresentationEyes Wide Shut: A Magical Realism Holiday MovieThe setting is a festive street in a metropolis, as an individual walks on the sidewalk utterly alone. They are eclipsed by the glow of a…6 min read·Dec 10, 2020--1--1
Hilary Jane SmithinFeature PresentationThe Thing: Why We Don’t Deserve a Genius Like John CarpenterThe last time I watched any portion of The Thing (1982) it was 2014 and I only saw the last thirty minutes. I could understand the…4 min read·Oct 23, 2020----
Hilary Jane SmithinFeature PresentationHulu’s High Fidelity: A Short-Lived Breath of Fresh AirThe Zoe Kravits’ vehicle was cancelled after one season, but was a refreshing nuanced series.7 min read·Sep 23, 2020----
Hilary Jane SmithinFeature PresentationWhy The Towering Inferno Is an Allegory To Contemporary Anti-CapitalismWhile one of the most successful of the 1970s disaster films, Inferno transcends its genre status when viewed in a contemporary light.5 min read·Sep 4, 2020----
Hilary Jane SmithinThe Bold ItalicThe Best View in the Bay Area Lies in the Berkeley HillsGrizzly Peak is Our Communal Crown Jewel·5 min read·Jan 28, 2020--2--2