Film & TV

February 12, 2026

SBIFF 2026: ‘The Eyes of Ghana’ is a love letter to film and the fight for freedom

By Wynne Bendell

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, as he led his countr...

February 9, 2026

SBIFF 2026: Ethan Hawke reflects on 40-year career, meets Jeff Bridges at American Riviera Award

By Lauren Chiou

Actor, filmmaker and writer Ethan Hawke was honored with the American Riviera Award for his extensive, genre-spanning career.

February 9, 2026

SBIFF 2026: Comedian before all else, Adam Sandler honored with Maltin Modern Master Award

By Stella Mullin

Comedian before anything else, actor Adam Sandler was awarded with the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

January 15, 2026

‘Marty Supreme’ is a supreme experience

By Tanner Perez

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.

January 13, 2026

“Wicked: For Good” splendidly captures the magic of the original musical “Wicked”

By Ceora Tan

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

January 5, 2026

Hamnet says “to be”

By Sophia Benito

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

October 16, 2025

‘One Battle After Another’ is a defining work, but is it truly revolutionary?

By Jake Turner

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Anderson's film is a testament to his genius filmmaking. However it is not the statement film it is being regarded as.

June 18, 2025

‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ is a mixed bag of a franchise finale

By Jake Turner

“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” proves once again that Tom Cruise is to be trusted with action films, even if the franchise's finale was underwhelming.

June 18, 2025

‘Andor’ Season 2 charts the cost of rebellion

By Kaavya Saini

The second and final season of "Andor" offers political commentary on fascism and resistance through detailed production and airtight performances.

May 16, 2025

‘The Last Dance’ nabs a share at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards

By Arin Lau

The film tied for the most nominations ever at the Hong Kong Film Awards, earning 18 total and winning five.

May 9, 2025

Separación: El dilema de existir solo para trabajar

By Sofia Benitez

¿Alguna vez has escuchado la frase “encontrar un balance entre el trabajo y la vida personal”? ¿Qué tal si existiera un procedimiento quirúrgico que te permitiera ir al trabajo y al terminar tu turno, olvidar por...

May 8, 2025

‘Sinners’ is an adrenaline shot to risk-averse Hollywood

By Jake Turner

The vampire horror film follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan) who return home to 1932 Mississippi and are forced to confront the supernatural evil threatening their lives. 

April 17, 2025

‘Mickey 17’: Bong Joon Ho pushes limits in a sci-fi tale of reincarnation

By Nathan Kwon

Bong Joon Ho’s latest entry is a darkly hilarious, unsettling sci-fi odyssey that is both heart-wrenching and gut-churning in all the right places.

April 17, 2025

‘Black Bag’ is the best film of 2025 (so far)

By Jake Turner

Starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, director Steven Soderbergh's spy thriller is smart, swanky and "so hot."

February 21, 2025

In Review: Brady Corbet’s ‘The Brutalist’

By Jake Turner

“The Brutalist” may not quite reach the same heights as other great American epics, but it is a fantastic work of art worth your time and thought.

February 21, 2025

RaMell Ross redefines tragedy in ‘Nickel Boys’

By Kasey Wang

Based on Colson Whitehead’s novel of the same name, the film is a historical drama inspired by the Dozier School for Boys, a now-closed reform school.