‘Planet of the Apes’ classic movie moment: It’s a madhouse… a madhouse!
Human see, human do. Oh what a bummer when apes take away your former Playboy centerfold girlfriend ‘Nova’ and then proceed to relentlessly hose you…
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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.
Les Domaines Grassa Bas-Armagnac Réserve
Many people are familiar with brandy. A good brandy, served in a snifter and warmed gently by the palm of the hand, can release intoxicating…
Stark Insider two week review: Bollinger, Livermore, Loreto Bay and SouPerBowl blooper!
I missed getting our week in review out last week as we were up in Livermore and focused on more wine country adventures. And the…
It’s oh-so-fun living on the San Andreas Fault
Some day. Some day. But when? Ove the past 10 years I’ve lived in the San Francisco Bay Area there have been many minor earthquakes…
‘When Harry Met Sally’, A favorite movie moment that makes every man cringe
I can’t say a whole lot about this one. It has one of the best punch lines, “I’ll have what she’s having”, in movie history.…
Another classic movie moment: Michael J. Fox an all American (well, Canadian) kid
Michael J. Fox rose to fame in the 80s playing Alex P. Keaton on the much loved series Family Ties. He parlayed his TV success…
My favorite movie moments: ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’
There are some movies you can just watch over and over, and still get the same goose bumps and chills. Breakfast at Tiffany’s is definitely…
My favorite movie moments: ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’
Why not share a favorite movie moment? Maybe you’ll agree, or have your own memorable ones. Hitchcock is one of my all-time favorites. Everything about…
‘The Dark Knight’ combines epic storytelling, visceral action and Joker redux
Almost 20 years ago, Jack Nicholson, dressed in outlandish purples, greens with an electronic Prince soundtrack thumping in the background bellowed “Wait’ll they get a…
‘The Witch of Portobello’ book review
The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho 268 pages Stark Insider Rating: 9 out of 10 Buy: Amazon This is the second novel I’ve read…