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Nikon ZR cinema camera – Nikon and RED collaboration featuring full-frame body with NIKKOR Z lens against cinematic red curtain backdrop.

The New Nikon ZR Ticks All the Right Boxes (Plus 1 Really Important One!)

Clinton Stark -
Why the Nikon ZR might be the most exciting filmmaking camera of 2025 -- and a serious headache for rivals.
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Close-up of the Canon EOS C50 cinema camera body showing its RF lens mount and full-frame CMOS sensor.

The New Canon C50 Cinema Camera Ticks All the Right Boxes

Clinton Stark -
Canon delivers a compact cinema powerhouse with 7K RAW, Super 16 mode, and dual-format media at a competitive price.
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Abstract monochromatic orange artwork symbolizing AI transforming data into creative files

Claude Can Now Build Excel Models and PowerPoint Decks For You

Clinton Stark -
The line between idea and execution gets thinner.
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IN CULTURE

A drawing of a man in motion in multiple stages, jumping over a pool of spilled milk.

Drawing Dialogues: Jony Ive, Charlie Mackesy and Tim Marlow on the Art of Seeing

Loni Stark -
Royal Drawing School marks 25 years with a conversation on why drawing remains a vital act of seeing and being.
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Esau Carabali standing in a rice field in Colombia, from the documentary ‘Will They Ever Come Back?’

Echoes of Absence: Will They Ever Come Back?

Jeanne Powell -
A dream-led journey through family, memory, and disappearance
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CellarChat AI wine-pairing interface on a mobile phone, showing prompts like ‘What should I open for dinner with lamb?’ and ‘Which of my wines are ready to drink?’

CellarTracker Launches AI-Powered Wine Recommendations with CellarChat

Clinton Stark -
Ask your cellar what to drink tonight.
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IN WEST COAST LIVING

Wide shot of the Breville Oracle Dual Boiler espresso machine on a counter at a trade show

Breville’s New Oracle Dual Boiler First Look: Big Screen, Dual Boilers, Auto Dial‑In

Clinton Stark -
Simultaneous brew/steam, glossy UI, and automation: Breville read the room... and the Reddit threads.
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Starbucks coffee kiosk with illuminated signage and a “Line Starts Here” sign, representing launch of the Fall 2025 menu

Trendspotting: Starbucks Drops Fall 2025 Menu – PSL Returns Aug. 26 with New Pecan Cortado Leading the Charge

Clinton Stark -
Coffee giant simplifies menu while testing America's appetite for European-style drinks
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Pulling the perfect 25-second espresso shot with balanced extraction

The Complete Guide to Nailing the 25-Second Espresso Shot

Clinton Stark -
How to Pull Perfect Espresso Shots Every Time
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WHO IS STARK INSIDER?

THE WOMAN. THE JACKET. THE CITY.

STARK INSIDER

ON LOCATION

SAN FRANCISCO…

BEAT’S SO LONELY

NIGHTWALK SAN FRANCISCO

Loni Stark with Cary Grant in 'North by Northwest'

A

WEST COAST

ADVENTURE

MOVIE STAR

A CELEBRATION OF FILM
WITH LONI STARK
(AND CARY GRANT!)

A

LIFETIME

IN THE MAKING

CRAZY OR DIE

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY CLINTON STARK
STARRING LONI STARK
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
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