My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
“It’s not good enough… I wasted six months of our lives.” Nicolas Winding Refn held himself, once again, to a very high standard. The Danish…
Clinton Stark
Filmmaker and editor at Stark Insider, covering arts, AI & tech, and indie film. Inspired by Bergman, slow cinema and Chipotle. Often found behind the camera or in the edit bay. Peloton: ClintTheMint.
I don’t always read the Bible, but when I do…
… it’s The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil (paperback, $24.95 USD). Of course! Because random knowledge and factoids are fun, especially as they relate to that most…
From DSLR to Super 35: Canon C100 Mk II First Impressions + Harley Quinn! (Video Test)
Stark Insider. Now in Super 35. Brace yourselves.
Asus ZenWatch 2: What’s not to like?
Asus re-writes the wearable pricing playbook. And we all win.
Art of Simplicity: Microsoft Arrow Launcher for Android (Hands-on)
"Your relationship with your phone doesn’t have to be complicated," says Microsoft. Case in point: the company's new Arrow home launcher for Android.
San Francisco’s revitalized Strand Theater wins design award (Video)
Congratulations to all involved in the stunning revitalization of the new Strand Theater on Market Street. A.C.T. artistic director Carey Perloff today announced the new…
4K Hype: Should you still buy a Canon 70D?
It might be one of the biggest, and most concerning, questions camera buyers have been asking themselves this year. Do I need 4K? More specifically,…
Fossil gets it right, prices debut smartwatches and fitness trackers from $125
When it comes to smartwatches, at least as it stands here in 2015, there are two schools of thought. On the premium side, you have…
Uplifting ‘Room’ wins over audiences at MVFF (Award Round-Up)
The votes are in. Organizers say Room was named the overall audience favorite at this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson, the film…
All-star cast propels ‘Spotlight’ (Review)
Mark Ruffalo. Michael Keaton. Rachel McAdams. Liev Schreiber. John Slattery. Stanley Tucci. Together, in one movie? Yes. That would be Spotlight. And it’s a monster.…