Rialto Cinemas Elmwood

Despite the revolving door of businesses currently facing Elmwood, a newly opened restaurant is taking this occurrence in stride.

Theaters aren’t going anywhere, at least for Berkeley. The city’s cinema scene has managed to exist outside the typical film industry narrative.

The film brilliantly sifts through two decades’ worth of documentation that plays a vital role in revealing something profound about both Huang and her mother.

While “Extra Terrestres” could use another pass through the editing booth for some trimming and tightening — and should have featured Daniela’s character more wholeheartedly — the film accomplishes its most important task: emphasizing the difficulties of being authentic around family and the joy that can result from opening up.

With its stunning visuals and a gorgeously crafted, poignant story, Lee provides both queer representation in Philippine cinema and Philippine representation in queer cinema through her beautifully resilient tale of two girls in love.

The Oaks Theatre, a Berkeley historical landmark located on Solano Avenue, is now for sale or lease by its owner, John Gordon.