Film & TV

SBIFF 2024: “Dance First” falls flat on US premiere

February 17, 2024 by

“Dance First” seems to be more of a theoretical conversation about the mistakes he has made and the ones he chose to take responsibility for, whether or not he directly caused them.
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SBIFF 2024: “Achilles” takes on the plight of Iranian artists

February 17, 2024 by

The film premiered at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and exemplifies the cinematic innovation and rebellion coming out of Iran.
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“The Boy and the Heron”: Miyazaki’s latest masterpiece takes flight

January 25, 2024 by

Miyazaki breathes to life a Wonderland-esque world brimming with outlandish surrealism and their underlying complexities, all for the sake of posing one singular question: “How do you live?”
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“Mean Girls” (2024) falls flat

January 25, 2024 by

Despite the high expectations prior to its release, there is much left to be desired from what was supposed to be one of the most recognizable movie musical adaptations.
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Editor favorites: Top 10 films of 2023

January 18, 2024 by

Co-Artsweek Editor Lauren Chiou’s favorite watches of 2023, just in time for awards season.
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Are you “…Ready for It?” Swift bigger than life in “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”

December 26, 2023 by

Global sensation Taylor Swift continues to shatter not just concert ticket sales but now box office sales with the release of her concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” in theaters worldwide s...
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The Hunger Games 5: Does the songbird or the snake land on top? 

December 26, 2023 by

Suzanne Collins’ fourth book in the Hunger Games franchise, titled “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” finally made it to theaters Friday, Nov. 17.
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“All the Light We Cannot See” in review: A swing and a miss

December 5, 2023 by

The television adaptation of Anthony Doerr's 2014 novel falls flat in comparison to its original source material.
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“Five Nights at Freddy’s?” More like two hours of mediocrity

November 22, 2023 by

After eight years in the making, the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” film finally made it to the silver screen on Oct. 27.
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In review: “Bottoms” marks a new age of comedy

October 25, 2023 by

“Bottoms” signifies a shift in the types of movies being made, proving that when women are in the driver's seat, good things can happen.
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Movies and shows to watch for Hispanic Heritage Month

October 25, 2023 by

While National Hispanic Heritage Month is almost over, representation is worth celebrating year-round. Here are 10 movies and shows that you should watch to honor Hispanic heritage and culture!
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In Review: Season two of “The Bear” raises the stakes and serves up chaos

September 2, 2023 by

Season two of “The Bear” gets the best of both worlds. Long takes and fast cuts, antithetical elements that all come together to create a moving depiction of grief and how having a passion can bec...
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Summer 2023 TV watchlist

July 31, 2023 by

Summer for me means excessive and non-stop television consumption. Here is every show I've watched so far, and why you should watch them too.
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Keeping up with trends is the only thing to get out of Netflix’s “Outer Banks” season 3

April 18, 2023 by

Season one jumped to the top of Netflix’s “Top 10 TV Shows” overnight. Now, season three has too many loopholes and unresolved ends that risk the show becoming a new version of Riverdale. 
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Get’cha head in the game: top 10 basketball movies for March Madness

March 13, 2023 by

In honor of UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball team qualifying for the 2023 NCAA March Madness Tournament, here is a list of iconic basketball movies!
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