Sundance releases 2015 film line-up (Complete list)
Past films that have received a global boost from a Sundance appearance include Fruitvale Station, Reservoir Dogs, An Inconvenient Truth, Little Miss Sunshine, sex, lies…
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.
Red Hot Patriot at Berkeley Rep (Review)
Kathleen Turner stars in 'Red Hot Patriot' at Berkeley Rep. "A perfect holiday show if you can't countenance anymore Nutcracker saccharine."
Holiday Spectacles: Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Review)
If Jingle Bell Rock rings your chimes, you’ll be as happy as an Elvis impersonator at Graceland.
Making miracles happen at City Lights with ‘Truce’
Wilder and Bracco’s play works so well because of the obvious lengths they’ve gone to make this historically accurate – to make it less of…
Portrait of a Despot: Breakfast with Mugabe (Review)
Aurora Theatre in Berkeley consistently brings us smart, intelligent theatre – and 'Breakfast with Mugabe' is no exception.
What’s Happening: Picasso, Flavor! Napa Valley, Breakfast with Mugabe, Truce
Creative and interesting things to see and do around the San Francisco Bay Area. Here's some Stark Insider picks.
Matt Nathanson on Taylor Swift/Spotify row, love as a misleading movie trailer (Video)
"She's not yelling at YouTube, because YouTube is more powerful than Taylor Swift." Matt Nathanson talks with Stark Insider about the music industry, song-writing, influence…
The ‘Italian Girl’ rocks
Stark’s acting chops absolutely made this performance, especially the end of the first act of which Hancock spoke so highly.
The Magic Never Stops: Kurios by Cirque du Soleil (Review)
Cirque du Soliel is unparalleled at creating fantastical environments peopled by surreal beings doing things barely imaginable.
Still loving Lucy (Review)
Unlike the sitcom Ricky, Losada leads a real band and sings on stage, with a rich tenor that just might make you swoon.