Bill Gates vs. Steve Jobs: Who was ‘FIRST’? (VIDEO)
At 20, Bill Gates was a rebel. His biggest early foe were hobbyists. "They thought that if one of them bought it [the software], they…
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Wine News: Delectable and VinTank aim to unite wineries with consumers
Like other passionate communities--food, film, sports--conversations amongst wine enthusiasts now take place in open forums and on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
12 Years a Slave, Book Thief, Dallas Buyers Club win over MVFF audiences (Recap)
Mill Valley Film Festival Wrap: 12 Years a Slave, Book Thief, Dallas Buyers Club were among the films that received top marks from audiences at…
Ben Stiller shares his secret Walter Mitty moment (VIDEO)
Ben Stiller talks about zoning out and his secret Walter Mitty moment at Mill Valley Film Festival.
A Brush With the Tenderloin featuring Alice Cooper superfan Indian Joe (VIDEO)
"It gives you a slice of life of the Tenderloin," says Bierma, "You get a chance to meet some of the residents." The short premiered…
Online video uploads doubled in 4 years – Who on earth is watching all this stuff?!
If you want to get into online video I'd suggest asking these three questions first: 1. Why? 2. How will I be different? 3. Do…
Dallas Buyers Club: Jared Leto, Kayne West, and Fame (Video)
Stark Insider was on location at the Mill Valley Film Festival and shot Jared Leto's appearance, which included a red carpet arrival, and Q&A after…
Costa-Gavras and the European idealism of ‘Capital’
Capital takes us into the boardroom, and reveals what life might be like as the CEO of a top European bank. You can judge. Or…
Patent Pending – What impact do patents have on artists, ownership and invention? (VIDEO)
In Silicon Valley, the word "patent" has taken on an unfortunately negative connotation, most notably in light of the Apple vs. Samsung kerfuffle. But what…
Sean Penn opens noxious documentary at Mill Valley Film Festival (Video)
Sean Penn amped up the star power last night when he dropped in to the Mill Valley Film Festival for the world premiere of The…