Film Review: ‘When I’m a Moth’ a fascinating film inspired by a line or two from Hillary Clinton memoir
A parable about America, political narratives, and the absence of free will.
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Amy Poehler’s ‘Wine Country’ to premiere May 10 on Netflix
This one’s good. What’s it called again? White wine. Ugh. Freakin’ love it. Amy Poehler’s Wine Country has a release date. Look for the film…
Film Capsule Review: ‘Official Secrets’ at SFFILM
Based on the book, “The Spy Who Tried to Stop a War” by Marcia and Thomas Mitchell, Official Secrets at the SFFILM Festival unfolds in…
Film Capsule Review: ‘When I’m a Moth’ at SFFILM
When I’m a Moth is an intriguing film, told in a dreamy visual style that fictionalizes a moment in Hillary Rodham’s life, just before she…
Film Capsule Review: ‘Q Ball’ documentary at SFFILM Festival
Across the Bay from the NBA champion Golden State Warriors is another Warriors team, one that plays only home games. These San Quentin Prison athletes…
Theater News: Iconic San Francisco show ‘Beach Blanket Babylon’ to close
Unfortunate theater news out of San Francisco this week. The iconic show Beach Blanket Babylon is shutting down after an epic 45-year run. Kitsch. Over…
San Francisco Film Festival opens with Maupin’s ‘Tales of the City’ at Castro, runs through April 23
SFFilm Festival has opened its annual two-week run in the Bay area, showcasing films in San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley. As always, the Festival will…
Refn’s ‘Too Old to Die Young’ Trailer: ‘Neon Demon’ meets ‘Lost Highway’
Those wondering what Neon Demon director Nicolas Winding Refn has been up to for the past few years, a new purple-y and pink-y trailer has…
‘Dune’ Director’s Cut: David Lynch should get final cut for definitive release of abstract space epic
A world beyond your experience, beyond your imagination.
Video Feature: Go inside iconic Flintstone House w/ home tour, dinosaurs & Fred Flintstone
Why so serious? Stark Insider was on location late last year to shoot a special video segment at the iconic Flintstone House. See below for…