4K Hype: Should you still buy a Canon 70D?
It might be one of the biggest, and most concerning, questions camera buyers have been asking themselves this year. Do I need 4K? More specifically,…
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Wanderlust: Quaint and quirky Carmel-by-the-Sea
Lace up your Vans! Join Janice as she takes a whimsical and inspiring foot tour of this charming, coastal town.
Fossil gets it right, prices debut smartwatches and fitness trackers from $125
When it comes to smartwatches, at least as it stands here in 2015, there are two schools of thought. On the premium side, you have…
Uplifting ‘Room’ wins over audiences at MVFF (Award Round-Up)
The votes are in. Organizers say Room was named the overall audience favorite at this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson, the film…
All-star cast propels ‘Spotlight’ (Review)
Mark Ruffalo. Michael Keaton. Rachel McAdams. Liev Schreiber. John Slattery. Stanley Tucci. Together, in one movie? Yes. That would be Spotlight. And it’s a monster.…
Brie Larson is Trapped in ROOM – Interview at MVFF (Video)
Stark Insider is on location at the Mill Valley Film Festival. In this episode, Brie Larson talks about Room, and losing her (inner) child. “It’s…
AtomicX Bluetooth headphones a solid budget choice (Review)
You can spend a fortune on Bluetooth headphones. Or you can gather your senses and grab a pair of AtomicXs for next to nothing. As…
Indie rockers Family of the Year on Charles Manson, branding & screwdrivers (Video)
Get your California on! In this Stark Insider video feature I’m joined by indie rockers Family of the Year. Most of you will recognize their…
Film Review: Toni Collette lends ‘Miss You Already’ star power
Director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight) said that she wanted to ensure that Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette bonded before shooting began. As she has done so…
RED Raven and Stark Insider: The Cult of RED
RED Raven digital cinema camera. The fastest $1,000 I've ever spent. Had I been lured, like so many before me, by the Cult of RED?