Artsweek

‘Win Win’ Wins Big Laughs

March 31, 2011 by

The continuing wane of the economy has not only affected ticket sales, but movie themes as well. Much of the cinema released today discusses the recession and the various responses to hard economic ti...
read more

Benefit Starts Fine, Turns Tragic

March 3, 2011 by

On Saturday night, UCSB group Kapatirang Pilipino’s benefit talent showcase went from sublime to tragically ridiculous.
read more

“Drive Angry 3D” Needs More Action

March 3, 2011 by

Whether or not you’ll enjoy the film “Drive Angry” is based entirely on how many times you roll your eyes while reading the synopsis.
read more

3 Worst Superhero Movies

March 3, 2011 by

Now, I’m going to admit upfront that I love superhero movies. But that love is being tested.
read more

“She Stoops” Approaches Conquering UCSB, Dies Crossing the Alps

March 3, 2011 by

My father turned me on to British comedy at a young age. He first showed me “Wallace and Gromit,” “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” and, of course, “Mr. Bean.”
read more

Grammy Winner Comes to UCSB

March 3, 2011 by

I can say after witnessing the recent Grammy winner’s performance at Campbell Hall Sunday night, I now worship at the altar of Esperanza Spalding.
read more

Film Festival Comes to Campbell

March 3, 2011 by

The Film Studio, a student organization aiming to encourage UCSB film production, hosted the second annual Santa Barbara Digital Film Festival on Saturday at Campbell Hall.
read more

Eisley Brings it With The Valley

March 3, 2011 by

On March 1, Texas-based quintet Eisley, who performed at Santa Barbara’s Velvet Jones last November, released their highly-anticipated album The Valley.
read more

The King of Limbs Is Far From Artistic Stretch

February 24, 2011 by

If anybody were to leak Radiohead’s new album, it would be Radiohead themselves, as proven with the release of their eighth studio album, The King of Limbs. Scheduled for release Saturday, Feb. 19, ...
read more

Who Cares Who is Number Four?

February 24, 2011 by

We have reached an age in cinema where Hollywood spews sequels to films like a frat dude puking up Freebirds on a Saturday (“Gotta stay cut, bro!”) — look at the “Saw,” “ F o c k e r s ”...
read more

Lissie Joins UCSB Singer/Songwriters in the Hub

February 24, 2011 by

Folk artist Lissie headlined the Singer/Songwriter Showcase Thursday night, a concert sponsored by A.S. Program Board. The show also featured five local students who brought their A-game to The Hub as...
read more

Who Cares Who is Number Four?

February 23, 2011 by

We have reached an age in cinema where Hollywood spews sequels to films like a frat dude puking up Freebirds on a Saturday (“Gotta stay cut, bro!”) — look at the “Saw,” “Fockers” and “...
read more

The King of Limbs is Far From Artistic Stretch

February 23, 2011 by

If anybody were to leak Radiohead’s new album, it would be Radiohead themselves, as proven with the release of their eighth studio album, The King of Limbs.
read more

Lissie Joins UCSB Singer/Songwriters at the Hub

February 23, 2011 by

Folk artist Lissie headlined the Singer/Songwriter Showcase Thursday night, a concert sponsored by A.S. Program Board.
read more

Scott-Heron, Jamie xx Are New Here

February 23, 2011 by

I’m New Here, the 2010 album by American spoken word artist and musician Gil Scott-Heron was remixed on Feb. 22 by Jamie Smith (a.k.a. “Jamie xx”) of the English indie trio The xx.
read more