Steven Morris

November 6, 2008

Solar Meltdown ***

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 sentimentality and romant...

October 23, 2008

Setting Up the Scene

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.

October 23, 2008

Indecision 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 Doors," "Natural Bo...

October 16, 2008

‘Religulous’ Review

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 in it.

October 9, 2008

Q&A: Artsweek Chats With Torquil Campbell of Stars

By Steven Morris

Artsweek's interview with Torquil Campbell, lead singer of indie rock's Stars.

October 9, 2008

Stars Light a Fire in the Hub

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 returning in order to check...

October 2, 2008

Magic Lantern Screens Alum’s Latest Masterpiece

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.

September 25, 2008