Stark Insider Uncut: Ben Stiller (Video)
The countdown continues. In just about two weeks the 38th edition of the highly regarded Mill Valley Film Festival kicks off. In anticipation of opening night,…
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10 must-see films at this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival
[dropcap type=”1″]I[/dropcap]t can be slightly overwhelming. You’re handed a 60-page program guide. In front of you, 170 some-odd films; and a bunch of panels and…
Mill Valley Film Festival 38 Line-up: Carey Mulligan, Sarah Silverman, Ian McKellen, Tom Hooper
All the details for Mill Valley Film Festival 38.
Stark Insider Uncut: Jared Leto (Video)
As we gear up for film festival season, we’ve pulled some unproduced video footage from the Stark Insider vault. For the first time ever over…
Actress Brie Larson to attend MVFF for premiere of ‘Room’
Actress Brie Larson will take time out of her incredibly busy schedule (Free Fire, Kong: Skull Island, Trainwreck) to attend the upcoming 38th edition of…
‘A Light Beneath Their Feet’ and ‘Angelica’ to premiere at Mill Valley Film Festival
Two new films will enjoy premieres at the upcoming Mill Valley Film Festival. Organizers have announced that A Light Beneath Their Feet and Angelica will…
Sarah Silverman to receive ‘Spotlight’ at Mill Valley Film Festival
Today the California Film Institute revealed that comedian and actress Sarah Silverman is scheduled to receive a special “Spotlight” award at the 2015 edition of…
Mill Valley Film Festival returns for 38th year, runs Oct. 8 – 18, 2015 (Best of Video)
Mill Valley Film Festival returns this fall for its 38th year. The increasingly influential indie film festival (non-competitive) is set to descend just North of…
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…
There Will be Hair: The Wolfpack (Review)
Alert: potential spoilers ahead. If you haven’t seen The Wolfpack I recommend you see it first, before reading this or any other review. The less…