Jane Huson

February 12, 2015

“McFarland, USA” Tells the American Story Picking and Running: Disney Film Explores Teenage Life in Central Valley

By Jane Huson, Audrey Bachelder

Kevin Costner plays Coach Jim White in Disney’s “McFarland, USA,” which tells the true story of a coach who inspired his seemingly hapless students to form a cross country team and go the distance. In interviews in...

January 22, 2015

SB International Film Festival Promises Big Celebrities and Films

By Alex Wehrung, Audrey Bachelder, Bin Nguyen, Jane Huson, Nadine Bedwan, Phi Do

Jennifer Aniston, Steve Carell and Eddie Redmayne walk into Wildcat, sit down and sip on $10 whiskey sours while a crowd of Gauchos dance their faces off to “I don’t give a f*ck,” the latest ramble of sophisticatio...

January 12, 2015

From Singsong to Sondheim: Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine Reveal All/Tell All

By Jane Huson

Lead actors give the Daily Nexus the inside scoop on their Christmas feature “Into the Woods.” Chris Pine, famous for “Star Trek,” and Anna Kendrick of “Pitch Perfect” are adding another notch to their starry...

December 4, 2014

It’s Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas: 10 Jingles for Your Holly Jolly Soundtrack

By Jane Huson

Now that Thanksgiving is over we can guiltlessly indulge in Christmas/winter songs! “Christmas Time Is Here” by Vince Guaraldi Trio/from A Charlie Brown Christmas Sometimes we grow tired of meaningless Yuletide lyric...

November 18, 2014

“House of Cards” Editor Comes to Campus: He Calls the Shots

By Jane Huson

Behind every great TV show stands a great producer. Behind the producer stands a great director, and behind the director sits the editor. “House of Cards” editor Byron Smith sat down with us last Thursday, Nov. 13 at...

November 6, 2014

Movie to Watch: “Big Hero 6,” A Twinkle in Disney’s Starry Sky

By Jane Huson

October 13, 2014

Lorde of the Dance: Lorde Plays SB Bowl

By Jane Huson

“There’s a humming in the restless summer air,” she began. Then she danced.

October 9, 2014

Lorde To Play Santa Barbara Bowl

By Jane Huson

Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor is coming to Santa Barbara tonight!

September 25, 2014

Russian River: Little Festival That Could

By Jane Huson, Audrey Bachelder

Tucked away in the corner of a small beach in a little town thrives a grand festival featuring big-time artists. For its 37th year, Guerneville hosted a fun weekend of top-notch acts at the Russian River Blues and Jazz F...