Academy Award-winner Frances McDormand to perform at Berkeley Rep
Frances McDormand, Kathleen Chalfant, and Steven Epp scheduled to star next season at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
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Is it worth upgrading your smartphone in 2015?
I think the answer is no. It’s not worth upgrading your smartphone in 2015. Especially if the phone you own is less than two years…
Is Polanski’s ‘Tenant’ classic or camp?
Re-visiting a Roman Polanski fever dream. Does 1976's 'The Tenant' still hold up today? Who is Simone Choule? And why did Trelkovsky slap that kid…
Thinkin’ About the Years at Stark Insider (Video)
Every now and then around here we rub our tummies, pop open some Visine and get sentimental. In just 5 months we will celebrate the…
Custom Made Theatre to relocate to 99-seat space at Union Square
In conjunction with the news, Custom Made is launching a "moving campaign" aiming to raise $20,000.
Canon 18-135mm STM Zoom: Do-all killer lens for shooting video
Looking for an all-round zoom lens for shooting video? Clint makes the case for the Canon 18-135mm STM zoom lens. Being able to carry multiple…
Looking for quality Chardonnay? Look to California’s Wente Vineyards
Chardonnay and California's Livermore AVA go hand in hand. Here's a look at three picks from Wente Vineyards. Plus, a wee bit of Stark Insider…
Book of Mormon shatters record in San Jose, grosses $1.8M
I knew something felt different and special on this opening night. There was a palpable energy in the air, the downtown streets were far busier than…
What’s wrong with Pebble Time? Sadly, too much (Review) – Updated
Facing tough competition from the Apple Watch and improved Android Wear watches, Pebble Time cuts its own path. Still the best smartwatch for outdoor readability,…
GoPro’s Hero 4 Session cube camera is pure innovation
Winner, winner, chicken dinner: dual mics, waterproof, compact, 1440p video, wi-fi, $399.