Film & TV

July 19, 2024

Artsweek’s 2024 mid-year report

By Lauren Chiou

The best movies, shows and albums from 2024 (so far).

July 16, 2024

“Mustard Man”: The “post coming-of-age-story” of music, mayhem and maturing

By Kyra Schimpf

The independent, student-created film tells a story of rock ‘n’ roll, lifelong family friendships and the kind of chaos that can only happen in your 20s.

June 12, 2024

In review: Falling for “The Fall Guy”

By Kirill Vorobyev

The film offers a unique look into a profession that is often overlooked in modern media — stunt performers.

June 12, 2024

Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer”: A haunting depiction of trauma

By Ryley Metten

While “Baby Reindeer” doesn’t offer a solution to dealing with the consequences of trauma, it illustrates an accurate portrayal of the effects of trauma and how this can impact an individual’s life.

May 7, 2024

“Fallout” is an explosion of violence, gore and the power of the human spirit at the end of the world

By Kyra Schimpf

Amazon Prime’s latest hit, an adaptation of the popular video game franchise of the same name, masterfully balances disaster, comedy, misery and heart all at once.

May 7, 2024

In Review: “Challengers” serves

By Lucy Dixon

Luca Guadagnino’s star-studded sports drama “Challengers” hit theaters on April 22, an exhilarating 131 minutes of friendship, tension and steamy heartbreak.

May 2, 2024

Antonio Sánchez dazzles in “Birdman Live” 10th Anniversary

By Lea Vazquez

For the 10th anniversary of the release of "Birdman," Sánchez embarked on a North American and European tour, playing his music live alongside the movie.

April 24, 2024

“Monkey Man”: a politically charged action debut

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The directorial debut of actor Dev Patel moves with confidence and tenacity, making it a refreshing addition to the action genre.

April 9, 2024

Nowhere: Gregg Araki’s auteur sex infused dramedy

By Lea Vazquez

On March 2, the Pollock Theater screened “Nowhere” in collaboration with KCSB as part of the theater’s “CWC Presents: Revisiting the Classics” series.

March 11, 2024

“The Tragedy of Macbeth”: Joel Coen and Frances McDormand discuss their latest project

By Kirill Vorobyev

Joel Coen's adaptation was screened at UCSB's Pollock Theater on Feb. 29.

March 11, 2024

The return of the sci-fi: “Dune: Part Two” studies the politics of power

By Anna Zerouali

“Dune: Part Two” was released in the United States on March 1 and has been at the forefront of online and media conversations.

March 7, 2024

The results are in: The Daily Nexus’ official Academy Awards predictions

By Lauren Chiou

Artsweek Editor and Nexus Awards Analyst Lauren Chiou’s predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards, which take place in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on March 10.

February 29, 2024

Interthinking the Arts and Sciences: György Kepes brought to life through new documentary

By Anna Zerouali

The Carsey-Wolf Center hosted a screening of the documentary film “György Kepes: Interthinking Art + Science.” Kepes, a Hungarian artist, professor and visionary, was brought back to life.

February 29, 2024

“The Beekeeper” lacks buzz

By Sindhu Ananthavel

Directed by David Ayer and produced by Jason Statham, "The Beekeeper" weaves an elaborate path toward a dull thud of a climax, its few exciting moments of action bookended with bloated dialogue.

February 25, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Heather Graham’s disastrous second film “Chosen Family” closes out festival

By Lea Vazquez

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival closed their festival with the world premiere of "Chosen Family," both starring and directed by Heather Graham.