In Review: ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ provides some unforgettable laughs
This past Friday was movie night again. It was a toss up between ‘The Dark Knight’ (the latest in the Batman movie series) or ‘Forgetting…
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.
Holiday Gift Guide: What not to get your child
A while back, I wrote an entry on some of my recommendations on gifts for children (Holiday Gift Idea: Gifts that keep on giving… for…
Holiday Gift Idea: Gifts that keep on giving… for children only
I feel like I'm about to embark on an "eat your vegetables" type blog entry. However, with all the gift ideas being vetted on StarkSilverCreek,...
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…
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…