In Theaters: Talking ‘La La Land’ with Emma Stone, director Damien Chazelle (Video)
A lot of movies are basking in adulation this year. Arrival with Amy Adams. Lion with Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman. Moonlight with Mahershala Ali. Among…
Independent Film
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‘DREAM’ with Loni Stark – Coming Soon to Stark Insider
Life or fiction. Which do you choose? DREAM. Coming soon to Stark Insider. A West Coast Adventure. A Lifetime in the Making. A Dream Within…
‘Loving’ a forgotten but vitally important part of American history (Film Review)
Loving is director Jeff Nichols’ most acclaimed film yet and the one most likely to win Academy awards. It has been featured in film festivals…
Top 10: Best underrated horror films that don’t rely on jump scares
It’s been a good past year or two for the horror genre. Plenty of innovative, multi-layered films like A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night,…
Lion, Moonlight, Loving win over audiences at Mill Valley Film Festival
At the Mill Valley Film Festival "quality is paramount." Here is a list of this year's audience favorites.
It’s a Wrap: Mill Valley Film Festival 39 celebrates closing night with class, poignant ‘Loving’
16 days of indie film, engaging discussions, and -- yes! -- amazing after parties. A recap of MVFF 39.
James Franco, Lola Sultan talk ‘In Dubious Battle’, mud and Franco possibly being a “goofball” (Video)
Stark Insider continues its ongoing coverage of the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) with an interview with James Franco and Lola Sultan at the screening of…
Nicole Kidman lights up Mill Valley, talks ‘LION’ & importance of human connection, mothers (Video)
Stark Insider is a media sponsor of Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) 39. Don’t miss a thing. Get your iPad, iPhone, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast,…
Gael García Bernal, thriller ‘Neruda’ win over fans at Mill Valley Film Festival
Gael García Bernal once again charmed the house. The Mexican actor was in town to attend the opening of his latest film, Neruda, at the…