To get ready for your trip to San Francisco or if you can't attend to get a feel for what you are missing, why not check out a movie set in the city? This is just a sampling (and some of my favorites) If you want to see a comprehensive list, check out www.norcalmovies.com

The Maltese Falcon

The Lady from Shanghai

The Bird Man of Altatraz

Dirty Harry

Beaches (warning, "chick flick")

Jagged Edge

Vertigo

Bullit

DOA

The Joy Luck Club

Pacific Heights