Theater review: ‘The Creature’ an unbelievably good story
“I am satisfied!” says The Creature as his journey nears an end in Trevor Allen’s adaptation of the famous Mary Shelley novel, Frankenstein. And so…
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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.
My third painting: A glimmer of hope
My third oil painting is starting to shape up and I am feeling more hopeful that it will not turn out to be a complete…
Groundswell cast interview – part 2
The conversation continues with the cast and director of Groundswell at SJ Repertory Theatre. For those that missed it, here’s a link to part 1…
Theater review: ‘Tiny Kushner’ a cerebral five course meal served by a master chef
Tony Kushner’s mantel is a crowded place—a Pulitzer Prize, two Tony Awards, three Obies, a Golden Globe, an Emmy and the LAMBDA Literary Award for…
Berkeley Rep: Tiny Kushner
Kushner is dialog heavy, intellectual with sharp insight into politics and human psychology.
Run-DMC hopes to follow in musical footsteps of U2 and Green Day
Walk this way to the next musicians storming the Broadway stage! This time, it’s famous 80’s hip-hop group Run-DMC. No stranger to cross-overs, their ground-breaking…
Opening this week: Tiny Kushner at Berkeley Rep and November at ACT in San Francisco
(CORRECTION: I apologize for the error, November actually opens next Wed, 28th. We mixed preview dates with opening night. No worries, though, it won’t happen…
Jeffrey Goodman’s indie film ‘The Last Lullaby’ now available on DVD
Just when I think I’ve had a long day, I recall a meeting and interview with indie film director Jeffrey Goodman. Always ready with a…
Gone in 60 Seconds: Downtown San Jose, SJ Rep, Cinequest
Stark Insider: Twice as fun as the Merc… but only half as smart.
Cinequest film: ‘Fandom’ a twisted journey
Celebrity stalkers are not a new phenomena, but the treatment of the subject matter in this “true film” is unique. Directed by Nick Tucker, this documentary distributed…