Wanderlust: The little town that could… and did!
Travel writer Janice Nieder explores the charming town of Bentonville, Arkansas and discovers art, whimsical museums, and Walmart founder Sam Walton's prophetic to-do list.
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.
Film Review: An entertaining ‘King Arthur’ (Legend of the Sword)
Guy Ritchie’s ‘King Arthur’ (Legend of the Sword) opens today. Film critic Jeanne Powell has a first look review for Stark Insider. The new Warner…
Panasonic Lumix GH5 Camera: Pros and cons of shooting a short film or video
Some pros and cons of shooting a short film with the new Panasonic GH5. Plus final V-Log L footage in new short psychological drama ‘Crazy…
Blade Runner 2049 Official Trailer: The best moment is…
There’s a lot to like about the just released official trailer for Blade Runner 2049. The sequel to the almost-best-ever sci-fi movie (#1 would be…
Montalvo Arts Center reveals 2017 summer concert series
Jay Leno, The B-52s, Gregory Porter lead strong summer concert line-up at historic outdoor Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre.
Crazy or Die: New short film starring Loni Stark premieres Wed 5/3 on Stark Insider
I’ll burn down what’s between us… It’s finally through the edit. Look for our new original short Crazy or Die starring Loni Stark right here on…
An intimate and incredible Encounter
The first minutes of The Encounter (currently at the Curran) are a mix between technological witchcraft and light hypnosis. After a brief introduction about the…
An icy Phèdre at Cutting Ball Theater
Logical holes undercut the coherence of the plot.
‘The Long Excuse’ and the refusal to acknowledge loss (Film Review)
Stark Insider indie film review: The Long Excuse which recently screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM). Writer-director Miwa Nishikawa’s thoughtfully woven film is…
A delightful Gilbert and Sullivan pastiche
When it comes to musical theater, the only thing more fun than a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta is thirteen Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. If you…