Clinton Stark
Clinton shoots videos for Stark Insider. San Francisco Bay Area arts, Ingmar Bergman and French New Wave, and chasing the perfect home espresso shot 25 seconds at a time (and failing). Peloton: ClintTheMint. Camera: Video Gear
“Dreams of the Colony” a photo exhibit of South Africa
Loni talks to photographer James Bowyer about Apartheid and his exhibition now showing at the San Jose Rep Theatre.
https://vimeo.com/7173483
James says, "Growing up in South Africa and Apartheid, I was inspired by the role that photographers and journalists had in bringing ′round change in the country."
If you get a chance, definitely...
Apple launches holiday blitz with new products
Today, Apple announced several new products, and some updates to position itself for some merry holiday sales. You may have noticed retailers and manufacturers ramping up their marketing campaigns even earlier than normal this year.
Given the abysmal state of the economy the past 18 months, it's no surprise that...
Vineyard Super Machines (Video)
I think this is the first time Loni has driven a giant rig like the tractor seen in this video. She sighs, and says to me, "boys and their toys."
Opening this week: Tiny Kushner at Berkeley Rep and November at ACT in San Francisco
(CORRECTION: I apologize for the error, November actually opens next Wed, 28th. We mixed preview dates with opening night. No worries, though, it won't happen again. I've fired our communications department and replaced it with an iPhone)
We're looking forward to another barn burner of a week in Bay Area...
Verizon math: Motorola Droid + Google Android = iPhone killer?
Verizon kicked off its cheeky marketing machine this weekend, trumpeting its new phone, the Motorola Droid. It's expected to give Apple's iPhone a run for the money.
Running the Android operating system by Google, the early word (see BoyGeniusReport) is positive.
The phone, according to the Verizon iDon't ad, offers several...
Jeffrey Goodman’s indie film ‘The Last Lullaby’ now available on DVD
Just when I think I've had a long day, I recall a meeting and interview with indie film director Jeffrey Goodman.
Always ready with a smile, and a story or two, the Shreveport, Louisiana filmmaker is living proof that hard work matters.
Here's a guy that has probably now invested more...
Gone in 60 Seconds: Downtown San Jose, SJ Rep, Cinequest
Stark Insider: Twice as fun as the Merc... but only half as smart.
https://vimeo.com/7134058
Cinequest film: ‘Fandom’ a twisted journey
https://vimeo.com/7132803
Celebrity stalkers are not a new phenomena, but the treatment of the subject matter in this "true film" is unique. Directed by Nick Tucker, this documentary distributed by Cinequest, provides an up-close and disturbing view of fandom.
Gordon, an idealistic young man from a small town in California, has a "friendship" with Natalie Portman....
Theater review: ‘Groundswell’ a frothing thriller set to full boil
We all have dreams. But at what cost to score a "jackpot"?
The bell tolls—forewarning atonement, compensation for past injustices, intentional or otherwise.
And, after the fogs lifts in 'Groundswell', the terrifically tense new production that opened last night at the San Jose Repertory Theatre, we are left with a heightened...
‘Goldfish’ review, ‘Groundswell’ opens Friday
It's been a busy week for Bay Area theater. Last weekend we saw three good shows: 'The Glass Menagerie' (review) at the scenic Coastal Repertory Theatre, 'The Chosen' (review) at TheatreWorks, and 'Goldfish' (review) at Magic Theatre.
All were strong, which, again, bodes well for us fans of theater and...
