Clinton Stark

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.
Boulevard Review

Boulevard: Robin Williams’ final performance (Review)

"Are you happy?" It's like a sucker punch. And the chills come fast. When Robin Williams's character Nolan Mack, a quiet and reliable banker, is...
Top 5: Best Shotgun Microphones for Shooting Video

Top 3: Best Shotgun microphones for shooting DSLR video on a budget

People often ask me what accessory they should first buy after venturing into DSLR (and mirrorless) videography. My answer is always the same: A shotgun microphone. Audio...
Moto 360 Android Wear

What’s wrong with wearables? Here’s 5 problems

Extending smartphone functionality to your wrist is not creating the magical new market opportunity many were predicting.
Huawei Ascend Mate 2

Is it worth upgrading your smartphone in 2015?

I think the answer is no. It's not worth upgrading your smartphone in 2015. Especially if the phone you own is less than two years old. Recent...

Is Polanski’s ‘Tenant’ classic or camp?

Re-visiting a Roman Polanski fever dream. Does 1976's 'The Tenant' still hold up today? Who is Simone Choule? And why did Trelkovsky slap that kid in the park?
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Thinkin’ About the Years at Stark Insider (Video)

Every now and then around here we rub our tummies, pop open some Visine and get sentimental. In just 5 months we will celebrate the...
Custom Made Theatre is moving

Custom Made Theatre to relocate to 99-seat space at Union Square

In conjunction with the news, Custom Made is launching a "moving campaign" aiming to raise $20,000.
Canon 18-135mm lens on Canon EOS 70D

Canon 18-135mm STM Zoom: Do-all killer lens for shooting video

Looking for an all-round zoom lens for shooting video? Clint makes the case for the Canon 18-135mm STM zoom lens. Being able to carry multiple...
Wente Chardonnay Wine Review

Looking for quality Chardonnay? Look to California’s Wente Vineyards

Chardonnay and California's Livermore AVA go hand in hand. Here's a look at three picks from Wente Vineyards. Plus, a wee bit of Stark Insider reminiscing.
The Book of Mormon shatters house records

Book of Mormon shatters record in San Jose, grosses $1.8M

I knew something felt different and special on this opening night. There was a palpable energy in the air, the downtown streets were far busier than...