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…Mar 5, 2020Mar 5, 2020
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 inaugurationJan 26, 20211Jan 26, 20211
Hilary Jane SmithinThe Bold Italic5 Essential Bay Area Social Justice Films to Watch NowWith topics ranging from racial inequality to gay rights to gentrificationJan 15, 20211Jan 15, 20211
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…Dec 10, 20201Dec 10, 20201
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…Oct 23, 2020Oct 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.Sep 23, 2020Sep 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.Sep 4, 2020Sep 4, 2020
Hilary Jane SmithinThe Bold ItalicThe Best View in the Bay Area Lies in the Berkeley HillsGrizzly Peak is Our Communal Crown JewelJan 28, 20202Jan 28, 20202