Costa-Gavras and the European idealism of ‘Capital’
Capital takes us into the boardroom, and reveals what life might be like as the CEO of a top European bank. You can judge. Or…
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Explore San Francisco and Bay Area culture through theater reviews, film, contemporary art, and creative events. Featuring original artwork by Loni Stark, film reviews by Jeanne Powell, and insights by ATCA member Clinton Stark.
Patent Pending – What impact do patents have on artists, ownership and invention? (VIDEO)
In Silicon Valley, the word "patent" has taken on an unfortunately negative connotation, most notably in light of the Apple vs. Samsung kerfuffle. But what…
Channelling Bach: András Schiff at the SF Symphony
In a world in which piano virtuosi are becoming commonplace, Schiff consistently opens up the heart of a piece in ways that makes beginning pianists…
Sean Penn opens noxious documentary at Mill Valley Film Festival (Video)
Sean Penn amped up the star power last night when he dropped in to the Mill Valley Film Festival for the world premiere of The…
Will Forte and the pressure to be funny on set of ‘Nebraska’ (Video)
"It's Will's performance that makes Nebraska work because he was willing not to go for the quick, easy joke ," said Dern."I give him a…
Lions on the Prowl: ‘Bengal Tiger in the Baghdad Zoo’ at San Francisco Playhouse
Falling between someone’s vision of Eurotrash crossed with lounge lizard, Koch one of the highest energy performers on the stage, strutting the stage and offering…
Review: The Human Experiment at Mill Valley Film Festival
Filmmakers Don Hardy and Dana Nachman tell us that the real challenge in affecting change in the use of chemicals in everyday products can be…
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra: Pergolesi in Naples
A deliciously punky Cleopatra, Sampson was clearly in her element, with a confidence and panache that could wow any Marc Antony.
Geoffrey Rush opens Mill Valley Film Festival with ‘The Book Thief’ (Interview)
"I like the feel of a book more than an iPad or Kindle," says actor Geoffrey Rush. "It's one of the few places where I…
Stark Insider TV: Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) preview
Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) Stark Insider "Best Of" reel featuring some of our favorite moments. James Franco, Annette Bening, Elizabeth Olsen, Robin Williams, and…