Artsweek

August 25, 2010

Stallone is Anything but Expendable

By Alex Svedlow

In 2008 American audiences watched as John Rambo defeated an entire fleet of repressive hostiles in the jungles of Burma.

July 14, 2010

Inappropriately Titled Album Shocks World

By Lucas Villa

Disney Pop-Tart™ Miley Cyrus has reached the point in her career when it’s time to release the rebellious coming-of-age record.

June 8, 2010

Daily Nexus Photo Issue 2010

By Daily Nexus Photography

Spring Edition

May 27, 2010

“The Holy Mountain” Is a Brilliant Epic That Entertains with Surreal Strangeness

By Hunter M. Daniels

Over the last few months I have been privileged to share with you, my dear readers, a collection of the strangest, most offbeat films in my catalogue.

May 27, 2010

Christina Aguilera’s Newest Album Offers Fresh Sounds, Amazing Vocals

By Lucas Villa

After going pursuing a more retro feel on 2006’s Back to Basics, Christina Aguilera looks toward the future for a new musical direction with electro-romp album Bionic.

May 27, 2010

“Constructive” Criticism for This Year’s Summer Movie Lineup

By Virginia Yapp

In response to the silly summer 2010 movie trailers I suffered through in the name of Artsweek, I took those lemons and made bloody, vengeful lemonade.

May 27, 2010

Lilly Scott Shows Off Her Unique Talent After Leaving “Idol”

By Lucas Villa

Originally capturing America’s attention for a brief three-week stint in the “American Idol” semifinals, singer-songwriter Lilly Scott was voted off before reaching this season’s sloppy top 12.

May 27, 2010

Summer TV Lineup Promises To Be A Blast

By Courtney Schonfeld

The month of May in the television world — the month when all the fall shows end and the summer shows await — is a lot like showering with your hookup buddy.

May 27, 2010

Polanski Should No Longer Be Allowed to Hide Behind His Fame

By Hunter M. Daniels

Artists have not always been known to be the most well behaved of individuals, but at the same time, the art remains separate from the artist. Not so with Roman Polanski.

May 20, 2010

Reel Loud 2010 Lineup and Theme Released

By Virginia Yapp

Reel Loud, currently in its 19th year as a UCSB tradition, screens a dozen short, silent films accompanied live by a diverse group of musical acts.

May 20, 2010

“Robin Hood” An Enjoyable Experience, Despite Rough Spots

By Lance Kosher

Unlike many of the other films based on the skilled archer, “Robin Hood” tells the back story of how the brave and honest soldier became an outlaw against the British monarchy.

May 20, 2010

Charles Mee’s “Iphigenia 2.0” Takes a New Look at the Greek Drama

By Nico Kiefer

Last Friday night, the doors of the Performing Arts Theatre were opened to audiences, kicking off a two-week run of Iphigenia 2.0.

May 20, 2010

Folk Ensemble Impresses Extravaganza Attendees

By Philippe Lazaro

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros lived up to their reputation, and brought their vintage, traveling folk band act to the stage in a most crowd-pleasing manner.

May 19, 2010

Bill Nye Visits UCSB, Blending Humor With a Serious Message

By Jeanette Barnard

Last Wednesday night, Bill Nye the Science Guy walked out of the ’90s and onto the stage of Campbell Hall.

May 19, 2010

Boots Riley to Appear at Del Playa Concert Tonight

By Matt Connolly

In his 20-odd years in the hip hop game, Raymond “Boots” Riley has always strived to deliver a message of sociopolitical awareness.

May 19, 2010

Debut Monáe Album is an Experimental Success

By Lucas Villa

Hot on the heels of her amazing mini-concert at UCSB last month, futuristic performer Janelle Monáe is finally releasing her highly anticipated debut, The ArchAndroid.