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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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UCSB love stories

February 15, 2024 by , and

The Daily Nexus conducted a social media form calling out for UC Santa Barbara couples that met on campus and are still together. Here are their stories.
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SBIFF 2024: Robert Downey Jr. honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award

February 15, 2024 by

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival awarded its highest honor, the Maltin Modern Master Award, to actor Robert Downey Jr. at Arlington Theatre on Friday, Feb. 9. 
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SBIFF 2024: Bradley Cooper honored with Outstanding Performer of the Year Award

February 15, 2024 by

Cooper received the award for his role as Leonard Bernstein in Netflix’s 2023 “Maestro,” which he directed and co-wrote as well. 
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SBIFF 2024: Heartwarming Disney documentary “Madu” kicks off opening night festivities

February 14, 2024 by

Directors, actors, filmmakers and cinephiles alike gathered on Feb. 7, 2024, for the opening night of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Arlington Theatre.
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Putting on a cult classic with Creatures of the Night: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

February 14, 2024 by

Creatures of the Night is holding its quarterly show on Friday, Feb. 16 at 10 p.m. in IV Theater.
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When Harry Met Sally in Pollock Theater

February 8, 2024 by

“When Harry Met Sally” (1989)  has become a universally recognized classic. Launching the careers of writer Nora Ephron and actress Meg Ryan, it became a defining piece for the rom-com genre.
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Davy Knowles wows at SOhO

February 1, 2024 by

SOhO Restaurant and Music Club was graced with a raw, soulful performance by Davy Knowles on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in an emotionally-charged evening of poetic lyricism, anecdotes and incredible music.
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The beat behind The Doors: In conversation with John Densmore

February 1, 2024 by

“Did you ever hang out in Isla Vista?” a girl asked in the audience. “We burned the bank down!” replied John Densmore, drummer of 1960’s rock band The Doors.
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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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SBIFF 2024: Ryan Gosling receives Kirk Douglas Award

January 16, 2024 by and

On Jan. 13, actor Ryan Gosling received the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
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“A (Samara) Joyful Holiday:” Bringing Classic Jazz to Santa Barbara

January 16, 2024 by

Samara Joy McLendon closed out the UCSB Arts & Lectures fall season with her show, “A Joyful Holiday” at The Granada Theater in Santa Barbara on Dec. 8, 2023. 
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