Outtake: Forever Tango – Dancing with the Stars (Video)
Stark Insider went backstage recently at the production of Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango, to see what it takes to put together a passionate, world-class dance production.…
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Forever Tango is dance without drama
I have a confession to make: I don’t know anything about Argentine Tango. So when I write about Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango, I can say…
Film Review: ‘Son of Saul’ spectacularly well made, expectedly heart-wrenching
Son of Saul (Saul fia). Google this Hungarian film, and attend a screening where and whenever you can. Dubbed a holocaust film this is as…
A Christmas Carol cheers and inspires at the ACT
A Christmas Carol is the story of a withered soul reawakened through imagination. The miserly Scrooge must discover what matters in life. Even if none…
Smuin’s ‘Christmas Ballet’ mixes classic and kitsch
Those who follow dance have known all along, but Smuin Ballet offers up an alternative to seasonal entertainment. This might be especially appealing if you’ve…
Backstage: ODYSSEO by Cavalia – Horse Training & Aerial Skills (Video)
Stark Insider continues to pursue the creative impulse, and the people who bring us magic — be it in the arts, food, film, music, or…
Sundance 2016 film lineup announced
Above: Craig Roberts and Paul Rudd in The Revised Fundamentals of Caring. Dir: Rob Burnett, USA. Sundance has revealed the lineup for the 2016 edition…
James Bay performs live, talks Burberry and making music in Nashville (Video)
Stark Insider continues its ongoing coverage from Live in the Vineyard with Grammy-nominated rocker James Bay. If James Bay is craving a career as a…
Murder and musical comedy are a winning combination in Gentleman’s Guide
Clever writing and an outstanding cast make this new musical comedy a feel-good hit, all the murders notwithstanding.
In Photos: ‘Odysseo’ horse arrival at AT&T Park
Cavalia is once again in town. Odysseo, its astonishing new production, opened last month in San Francisco, and has already been extended through early 2016.…