Film & TV

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is nostalgic but shallow

June 5, 2026 by

Two decades after the events of the original film, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' tries hard not to be a repeat of the original, but can’t stand on its own merit.
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Fighting for forgiveness: Omni-Man’s character growth in “Invincible” season four

June 5, 2026 by

Invincible season four shifts away from shock value and instead focuses on the emotional repercussions of actions.
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Carsey-Wolf Center screens UCSB professor Wendy Eley Jackson’s ‘The Other Roe’

May 9, 2026 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Carsey-Wolf Center hosted a screening of the documentary “The Other Roe,” directed by UC Santa Barbara’s very own Wendy Eley Jackson on April 9. The film was followed by a c...
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‘The Drama’ was so close to being truly great

May 9, 2026 by

The A24 film has sparked divisive discourse among movie watchers. While some found the film an offensive failure, others found it a thought-provoking masterpiece. Two things can be true at once.
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“Wuthering Heights” Replaces Feeling with Lust

March 30, 2026 by

There’s no burning and longing; it’s all physical lust. It lacks the emotional weight that an adaptation of “Wuthering Heights” should possess.
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The results are in: Artsweek’s official 2026 Academy Award predictions

March 13, 2026 by

As the ultra-competitive 2026 Academy Awards approach, here are Artsweek’s official predictions for who will take home the golden statuettes in the major categories.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival Sells Out Santa Barbara for Night One

March 5, 2026 by

The only film festival that has ever had showings in outer space, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, came to Santa Barbara this week.
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SBIFF 2026: Closing night premiere of ‘Laundry’ — a devastating depiction of apartheid South Africa

February 25, 2026 by

The 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival concluded with the U.S. premiere of "Laundry" on Feb. 14.
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SBIFF 2026: ‘Lovely Day’ is a chaotic drama full of hope

February 25, 2026 by

Philippe Falardeau’s French-Canadian feature film documents the unraveling of a happily-ever-after that can’t be over quickly enough.
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SBIFF 2026: ‘The Eyes of Ghana’ is a love letter to film and the fight for freedom

February 12, 2026 by

The documentary tells the story of Chris Hesse and his decades-long pursuit of restoring the film he shot during his time as the personal cinematographer for Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, ...
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SBIFF 2026: Ethan Hawke reflects on 40-year career, meets Jeff Bridges at American Riviera Award

February 9, 2026 by

Actor, filmmaker and writer Ethan Hawke was honored with the American Riviera Award for his extensive, genre-spanning career.
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SBIFF 2026: Comedian before all else, Adam Sandler honored with Maltin Modern Master Award

February 9, 2026 by

Comedian before anything else, actor Adam Sandler was awarded with the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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‘Marty Supreme’ is a supreme experience

January 15, 2026 by

Starring Timothée Chalamet, 'Marty Supreme' is a thrilling and nerve-wracking film that is full of chaos, making it a top contender this awards season.
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“Wicked: For Good” splendidly captures the magic of the original musical “Wicked”

January 13, 2026 by

“Wicked: For Good” has captured the hearts of musical and mainstream audiences alike; it is an excellent depiction of grief, politics, love and goodness.
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Hamnet says “to be”

January 5, 2026 by

Chloé Zhao’s "Hamnet" tells the story of Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway during the events that inspired the tragedy "Hamlet."
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