Five for Fighting, Rodrigo Y Gabriela set to headline Yountville Live in Napa
Five for Fighting and Rodrigo Y Gabriela will headline the next edition of the Yountville Live music, food and wine festival. Mark your calendars for…
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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.
‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ breaks hearts in spite of its flaws
Khaled Hosseini’s novel A Thousand Splendid Suns tells the story of two Afghani women, Laila and Mariam. Both end up married to the abusive Rasheed…
BTS La La Land: Damien Chazelle directing Emma Stone
One of the most talked about films in recent memory is La La Land. There’s good reason for that. Writer-director Damien Chazelle has done the…
What’s Happening: ‘LUZIA’ by Cirque du Soleil arrives in San Jose
Good news for those who enjoy the performing arts in Silicon Valley and, in particular, Cirque du Soleil! San Jose. Congratulations. It’s now your turn.…
On Location San Francisco: Auguste Rodin Centenary Installation at Legion of Honor (Video)
“I don’t invent, I rediscover.” Likewise we are also so inclined — in this case, to rediscover the works of a 20th century master. Auguste Rodin…
‘The Comedian’ Film Review: De Niro leads all-star cast with convincing performance
Director Taylor Hackford has been creating critically acclaimed films for decades, and The Comedian is no exception. Starring Robert De Niro, Edie Falco, Patti LuPone and…
A powerful ‘Fun Home’, and a new theatrical home for San Francisco
Fun Home doesn’t need my praise. The show, by Jeanine Tesori (music) and Lisa Kron (lyrics and book) won rave reviews and the 2015 Best…
Oscar Watch: Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling lead record-tying 14 nominations for LA LA LAND (Video)
“I didn’t even know he could dance.” That was actress Emma Stone talking about her dashing co-star Ryan Gosling. Turns out that, yes, they both…
Oscar Watch: Nicole Kidman scores best actress nomination for LION (Video)
Nicole Kidman’s understated and riveting performance in Lion has not only won over new and existing fans alike, but also is receiving glowing reviews from…
Stark Insider On Location: Ice Caves in Iceland (Video)
Loni Stark and I are still on location, shooting the third in a “trilogy” of travel videos for Stark Insider. 3 Days in Sonoma. 3…