Films: Bernal Heights Cinema, SF Symphony Film Series, ‘Twinless’,’ Lurker “,” Love, Brooklyn “

Outdoor Cinema, films with the Symphony of San Francisco and independent psychedramas are more prominent this week.

Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema is back, presenting its 22nd season of free projections to celebrate the neighborhood of Bernal Heights of San Francisco and local artists. The festivities take place from Thursday to Saturday. Two indoor movies and one night of outdoor cinema are the main components. Dozens of short films (dramas, comedies, experimental works, documentaries) on the screen in family and adult programs. First it is a Crawl missionary film, from 7 to 10 pm on Thursday. Four places in Mission and streets 29, including Studio 45 and Cafe Seventy8, present projections. A Cortland Avenue movie is 7 to 10 pm on Friday. The Bernal Library, Progressive Grounds Cafe and the inclusions gallery are among the participating sites. Precita Park becomes an outdoor cinema on Saturday for the annual Under the Stars. From 6 to 7 pm, the public can enjoy a picnic and activities prior to the film. From 7 to 9:30 pm, look for the presentation of the great film and the announcement of the “Best of Bernal” awards. The winners of the awards include “painting resistance”, a short documentary about Palestinian-American artist and community organizer Chris Gazaleh. Registration for the film Grawls and Under The Stars, through Eventbrite. Visit bhoutdoorcine.org For more details.

The San Francisco Symphony films series, with exhibitions of the large Hollywood movies accompanied by live scores played by the orchestra, continues with “Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience”, from Thursday to Saturday. Twentystrés Marvel films and his music are at the concert, directed by Anthony Parnther. Outstanding superheroes include Iron Man, Captain America, Doctor Strange and Thor. Next month, on October 29, it is “Coco”, the animated Oscar winner with music by Michael Giacchino. The October 30 film is a classic: “Vértigo” by Alfred Hitchcock’s San Francisco-Set “Vertigo”. Bernard Herrmann’s Wagner score is also masterful. Additional concerts continue until next year. The programs take place at Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco. Visit sfsymphony.org For ticket information.

A different type of Marvel is “Twinless”, by the writer-director-actor James Sweeney (“Straight Up”). The film begins as an eccentric comedy of friends, then darkens in a disturbing psychedrama about separation pain. The story of the Portland set focuses on a single twin Roman (Dylan O’Brien), which attends the funeral of its brightest and cooler twin. Soon it joins a support group for people who have lost another biological half. There, Roman meets Dennis (played by Sweeney), who is ingenious, mundane and gay, like Rocky, and reminds Roman to his brother. Roman shares stories about Rocky, Dennis talks about a twin named Dean and the two become close. But Dennis is not what it seems. The details, which involve trauma, obsession and a doppelgenger, would have played as bad neo-Hitchcock in the hands of a more cheater filmmaker. But Sweeney, with its acute writing, fluid tonal changes and an expert direction, is a competent narrators narrator. Also, whether it works in light or spooky mode, it gives the film an emotional quality that affects. Among the solid cast, which also includes Aisling to Franciosi as Roman’s cheerful girlfriend, the prominent is O’Brien, who plays not only Roman, but, in flashbacks, the opposite rocky.
“Twinless” opens Friday in the theaters of the Bay area. Qualified R.

“Lurker”, the debut as director of “Beef” and the writer of “The Bear” Alex Russell, and the second opening of Sterling Independent Psychodrama this week, combines agile narration with outdated emotions to create a disturbing image of fame. The Los Angeles boutique employee, Matthew (Theodore Pellerin), tired of being a no one, meets the pop star Oliver (Archie Madekwe) and sees an opportunity. Falsely presenting as a fan of Oliver’s wavelength, Matthew enters Oliver’s intimate circle and rises ambitiously to become the member of Oliver’s main entourage. When his condition slides, Matthew uses increasingly sinister methods to recover his position. While Russell does nothing remarkably new with the issue of obsessed fame search engines, his material feels fresh and loaded. Save the plot skillfully and use its inclination for dark comedy. Matthew of Pellerin and Oliver de Madekwe, whose interactions contain a homoerotic element, generate complicated and avant -garde sparks. Pellerin, by giving Matthew psychological complexity instead of making him a bad guy of a note, creates a main character that is fascinating and horrible.
“Lurker” is currently in the theaters of the Bay area. Qualified R.

“Love, Brooklyn”, the tender debut of human director of Rachael Abigail Holder, follows three residents of the New York City District while facing professional and personal options and obstacles. Andre Holland plays Roger, a writer who dinner daily through the changing landscapes of Brooklyn. Roger spends much of his time with either of the two women: the ex -girlfriend Casey (Nicole Beharie) and the current lover Nicole (Dewanda Wise). Paul Zimmerman’s script favors real life in situations of great noise as the characters do their daily businesses and try to decide what they want and need. Holder’s tone is soft. But by offering sensitive and deserving characters with stories that feel authentic, the film keeps us affectionate. The three main actions are nuanced and impressive.
“Love, Brooklyn” opens Friday at the Cinema of Opera Plaza in San Francisco. Not qualified.

Zyzzyva, the literary magazine based in San Francisco, organizes a Matinee program at the Roxie Theater on Saturday with the authors Alexander Chee (“The Queen of the Night”) and Ingrid Rojas Contreras (“The man who could move clouds”). Chee will share one of her favorite films: the Romantic Drama of 1953 by Max Ophus, “Madame’s slopes …” The event will include a book signature session at noon, followed at 12:30 pm, for a projection of the Ofuls and a conversation after the section. Early ticket purchases are recommended ($ 10- $ 18). Visit Roxie.com.