From the Heart ***

November 6, 2008 by Steven Morris

Solo albums are a tricky thing. How does an artist "do their own thing" and manage to make a relevant and enjoyable record without sounding like an ego gone awry? Luckily for lead singer Tom Gabel of ...
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Solar Meltdown ***

November 6, 2008 by Steven Morris

Irish rock group Snow Patrol is too often unfairly compared to Coldplay, but both bands are cut from the same cloth. Sensitive lead singer? Check. Striving for universal truths? Check. Over-done senti...
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Setting Up the Scene

October 23, 2008 by Steven Morris

Last weekend kicked off the first annual Cam-Con, a convention and series of workshops dedicated to teaching local film students everything there is to know about cinematography.
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Indecision 2008 ***

October 23, 2008 by Steven Morris

What exactly is Oliver Stone trying to say with his biopic on our current president, "W"? It seemed nearly impossible for a director as famous for openly courting controversy in his films ("JFK," "The...
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‘Religulous’ Review

October 16, 2008 by Steven Morris

"Religulous," a documentary starring controversial funnyman Bill Maher and directed by Larry Charles of "Borat" fame, is one glorious middle finger to religion and everyone who professes to take part ...
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Q&A: Artsweek Chats With Torquil Campbell of Stars

October 9, 2008 by Steven Morris

Artsweek's interview with Torquil Campbell, lead singer of indie rock's Stars.
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Stars Light a Fire in the Hub

October 9, 2008 by Steven Morris

I rarely visit the Hub these days, though back in my days working for UCen Catering, I would venture over to Wendy's every once in awhile. Last Friday night, however, I had the good fortune of returni...
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Magic Lantern Screens Alum’s Latest Masterpiece

October 2, 2008 by Steven Morris

Animation extraordinaire and UCSB film & media studies alum Don Hertzfeldt returned to Isla Vista on Friday night to kick off Magic Lantern's fall line up.
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