In Review: Memories of My Melancholy Whores
Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez 128 pages Stark Insider Rating: 7 out of 10 It seems like ages since I had…
Culture
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.
Joan Crawford’s All Dressed Up with Ax, Wig and Mascara and People to See in 1964’s ‘Straight-Jacket’
Peak camp achievement unlocked thanks to some wildly over-the-top performances.
‘Quantum of Solace’ (2008) Review: James Bond’s Return to Form Short-Lived
Don't be surprised if you have an urge to buy a Sony or Ford product after exiting the theater.
StarkSilverCreek Week in Review: October 19 – 25, 2008
We get one more week of daylight savings time (when do we change the clocks? First Sunday of November, for 2008 that would be November…
‘A Clockwork Orange’ (Blu-Ray) Review – A Simple Story Told in Outlandish Kubrick Style
A Clockwork Orange (1971) Blu-Ray / 136 min. Stark Insider Rating: 8.5 out of 10 imdb User Rating: 8.5 A Clockwork Orange is a challenging…
The Troggs on the Go and at Home
When I think about the impact of gadgets on our lives, I realize the best stuff is inconspicuous and without fanfare. I believe the point…
‘Cloverfield’ (Blu-Ray) Review – Blair Witch Meets War Of the Worlds in Successful MTV-Style Thrill Ride
Cloverfield (Blu-Ray) (2008) “Some Thing Has Found Us” 85 min. Stark Insider Rating: 7.5 out of 10 imdb User Rating: 7.6 I finally received Cloverfield…
‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ by Timothy Ferris Review – Don’t Read this Book, Outsource It and Save Yourself 4 Hours
The 4-Hour Workweek “Escape 9-5, live anywhere, and join the new rich” Timothy Ferriss 320 pages, 2007 (Amazon) While reading the 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy…
The Stark and Sir Sean Connery Connection: Shining Coffins in Scotland
"Mr. Connery also revealed that during his time as a coffin-polisher, he had regularly bleached mahogany coffins to make them look like oak."
Making the Switch to Reuseable Grocery Bags
About a week ago, I ran a pilot by sneaking a single reusable grocery bag into our regular purchases at Trader Joe's.