Film & TV

“Survivor: 41” Review: Advantage-geddon Hinders a Likable, Diverse Cast

January 4, 2022 by

A year and a half after the end of last year’s mega-season “Winners at War,” a new Sole Survivor has been crowned.
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In Review: Dasha Nekrasova’s Debut Feature “The Scary of Sixty-First” Is Undeniably Intriguing Yet Ultimately Disorienting

December 25, 2021 by

“The Scary of Sixty-First,” is a psychological thriller that explores the disempowerment that can result from uncovering atrocities as horrific as those committed by Epstein.
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In Review: “Tick, Tick… Boom” is a Love Letter To Jonathan Larson and All Creatives

December 2, 2021 by

“Tick, Tick… Boom” revitalizes one’s creative nature, validates the idea of pursuing your passion and urges the audience not to give up just yet: There’s more to come. 
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Artsweek Picks: The Buzziest Coming Attractions of Fall 2021

October 8, 2021 by

Here is Artsweek’s selection of upcoming movie releases you should check out in the coming weeks! 
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In Review: “The White Lotus” Turns Paradise Problems Into Hit HBO Drama

August 30, 2021 by

The show is a slice of life during a week at a beach resort in Hawaii, where a gaggle of rich guests arrive and immediately cause trouble.
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In Review: Shyamalan Delivers Silly Thrills in “Old”

August 4, 2021 by

Shyamalan’s fans, as well as moviegoers simply looking for a fun way to spend a fully engrossing 108 minutes, will be pleased.
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Announcement of “Deltopia” Film Is Met With Community Backlash

July 25, 2021 by

The opinions of actual UC Santa Barbara students and I.V. community members have undermined the directors’ “as honest as possible” approach.
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Oscars 2021: Everything You Need to Know About the Best Picture Nominees

April 23, 2021 by

Cinema’s biggest night is once again upon us — here’s everything you need to know about this year’s nominees. 
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SBIFF 2021: Sacha Baron Cohen Accepts Outstanding Performer Of The Year Award

April 18, 2021 by

Following his award-winning performances as Borat in “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” and Abbie Hoffman in “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” Sacha Baron Cohen was honored with the award.
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Forget the Remake and the Reboot. Are We Entering the Age of the Cinematic Redo?

April 15, 2021 by

After a years-long social media campaign by devoted DC Universe fanboys to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut, director Zack Snyder’s version of 2017’s “Justice League” has finally arrived.
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SBIFF 2021: Four Filmmakers Win The Outstanding Directors Of The Year Award

April 12, 2021 by

The award ceremony celebrated four filmmakers who “pushed the boundaries in their storytelling and created films that showcase the art of filmmaking at its best.”
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SBIFF 2021: Carey Mulligan Wins The Cinema Vanguard Award At The Santa Barbara International Film Festival

April 7, 2021 by

The tribute, which honors actors who have “the tenacity to forge new ground in their craft,” was in recognition of Mulligan’s electrifying performance in “Promising Young Woman."
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SBIFF 2021: On Opening Night, “Invisible Valley” Treads Familiar Ground in Unfamiliar Territory

April 4, 2021 by

The film follows the lives of those in the Coachella Valley over the course of four seasons, from the farmworkers toiling in the fields to the revelers at the music festival.
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In Review: Chloé Zhao’s Quiet, Contemplative “Nomadland” Has a Different Vision for the American Dream

February 26, 2021 by

To save us from this reality comes Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a tale of freedom, empathy and hope — and one that might just be one of this year’s best films. 
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In Review: Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari” Confronts the Reality of the American Dream

February 22, 2021 by

Though the Golden Globes wrongly classifies it as a foreign language film, “Minari” is one of the truest contributions to the American storytelling tradition.
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