In Photos: A postcard from Venice Beach
There’s Starbucks. Lots of ’em. Whole Foods, yep — no less a massive flagship location (but what I would for a normal candy section). And,…
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.
What’s Happening: Seth MacFarlane headlines San Francisco Symphony holiday concerts
Comedian, actor, and all-round guy-with-the-smile Seth MacFarlane is set to headline the San Francisco Symphony annual holiday concert season. We have those details and more…
2017 Short Film Collection: Who is Stark Insider? (VIDEO)
5-part Stark Insider short film collection is Now Playing.
Ever wake up only to discover fish in the fridge? (VIDEO)
Ever wake up only to discover fish in the fridge? I know. Cliche! But, we’re on the last short film from the “Stark Insider 2017…
A campy Christmas at the Custom Made Theatre Company
The Lion in Winter is a family drama with stakes that make Lear look like a petty squabble. It’s 1183, and King Henry II of…
New Stark Insider Short Film: You. Really. Got. (VIDEO)
A malevolent rock-and-roll force inhabits Loni Stark and delivers a baffling message.
A new Irish epic at Magic Theatre
Multi-part epics are always intimidating. They’re a big commitment to make in advance, and there’s a sense of failure if you don’t see them through.…
Twin Peaks season 3 Blu-ray lands Dec. 5, features 6 hours of extra content
Dear friend: “This is very strange, isn’t it?”
Stark Insider Original Short: Rise. Kind. Star. (Video)
Rise. Kind. Star. The third entry in the Stark Insider 2017 Short Film Collection is here. We shot this one over the summer. Loni Stark…
A French call to #resist
It’s been less than a year since the U.S. election, and theatergoers are surely already tired of plays that tackle authoritarianism. While Camus’ State of…