Home Alone

Bad movies are fun when they’re in on the joke, but “Violent Night” can’t square tinsel-toned earnestness with insatiable bloodlust.

“The War with Grandpa” struggles to pinpoint its brand of humor, so the script catapults empty jokes that rarely land.

Because of its far-reaching commercial appeal, it comes as no surprise that Christmas is as much of a secular event as it is a religious day of observance.

While references to famed engineer Butler Lampson or physicist Barry Barish may be hard to fit into a conversation, here are a few of the best UC Berkeley alumni in the entertainment world to bring out the next time you see your high school friends.

Here are some Christmas classics to reinvigorate your holiday spirits regardless of whether it’s 10 or 20 days from Dec. 25.

Residents might become accustomed to their daily lives, but I’ve realized that from this point on, I want to be a tourist in my own home.

A little travel to the East Coast can prove that places we want to escape to, such as New York, aren’t even close to being as great as San Francisco.

From the latest “Star Wars” installation to multiple events tailored for the holiday season, there’s something for everyone in this week’s picks.

Those watching “The Book of Henry” will likely belong to four categories — Trevorrow fans, the average moviegoer seeking a sweet family film like “Mrs. Doubtfire,” those craving a grim vision of “Home Alone” and curious “Star Wars” fans. Though these moviegoers are vastly different, all will walk away with more than what they asked for.