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April 21, 2010

It Really IS “Kick-Ass” ****

By Emelie Battaglia

Have you always wanted to be a superhero? Well, if you weren't already trained to be one by age 11, you might reconsider after seeing "Kick-Ass," the newest and hippest action-adventure flick of the season.

April 21, 2010

Elvis Costello Plays the Arlington

By Hunter M. Daniels

When Elvis Costello took the stage for his sold-out show at the Arlington Theatre last Wednesday, he found himself surrounded by nearly a dozen artfully placed guitars.

April 21, 2010

Off the Beaten Path:

By Hunter M. Daniels

Most of the films I discuss on "Off the Beaten Path" are just that -- funky little movies with way too much edge for their own good. But this week, I want to take a break and discuss something entirely different: a teen ...

April 14, 2010

MGMT’s Risky Business **

By Lucas Villa

After striking unexpected success with 2007's Oracular Spectacular, Brooklyn-based group MGMT reflects on the past three years of pop spotlight with its sophomore effort, Congratulations.

April 14, 2010

He’s One Grizzly Man

By Se Young Kang

It seems that many people resort to the absurdly dramatic when speaking about Werner Herzog.

April 14, 2010

A Perfect “Date” Flick ***

By Emelie Battaglia

To bring down Titans, you need power, and this weekend, the laughs brought the heavy artillery.

April 14, 2010

Artsweek Gleeks Out

By Courtney Schonfeld

Glee: The only word you need to send any straight member of the male sex running in the opposite direction. Or a surprising number of our peers, really. I don't get it: "Glee" is an award-winning show! Why is it that whe...

April 14, 2010

“Hedwig” Is Much More Than Meets the Eye

By Hunter M. Daniels

"Hedwig and the Angry Inch" is one of my favorite film of the last decade, if not ever. It's got the perfect mix of clever lines, emotional depth, conversation factor, trippy visuals, rewatchability and it's got a badass...

April 8, 2010

“Bliss” To Open Festival

By Tyler Anthony

Currently in its fifth year, the UCSB Human Rights Film Festival -- opening tonight and wrapping up on Monday, April 26 -- is a showcase of international cinema that highlights pressing human rights issues. Continuing in...

April 8, 2010

A Perfect “Bedtime” Story

By Emelie Battaglia

Last week at Center Stage Theater, UCSB Theater & Dance Dept.'s Ellen K. Anderson unveiled her original play "Bedtime in Detroit" to Santa Barbara audiences. Debuting in New York a year ago, the script is a unique love s...

April 8, 2010

Goldfrapp Makes Missteps On Latest LP, Head First **

By Lucas Villa

While quietly releasing the mellow-sounding Seventh Tree back in 2008, electronica duo Goldfrapp gave way to the rise of breakout dance-pop starlets such as Lady Gaga and La Roux. What is lead singer Alison Goldfrapp's r...

April 8, 2010

Sex, Lies and Cable

By Courtney Schonfeld

There comes a time in every TV aficionado's life when they get super excited for a new program, only to realize five minutes before the series premiere that their beloved show's patron is the backstabbing bastard of ever...

April 7, 2010

“Bliss” To Open Festival

By Tyler Anthony

Currently in its fifth year, the UCSB Human Rights Film Festival -- opening tonight and wrapping up on Monday, April 26 -- is a showcase of international cinema that highlights pressing human rights issues. Continuing in...

April 7, 2010

A Perfect “Bedtime” Story

By Emelie Battaglia

Last week at Center Stage Theater, UCSB Theater & Dance Dept.'s Ellen K. Anderson unveiled her original play "Bedtime in Detroit" to Santa Barbara audiences. Debuting in New York a year ago, the script is a unique love s...

April 7, 2010

Goldfrapp Makes Missteps On Latest LP, Head First **

By Lucas Villa

While quietly releasing the mellow-sounding Seventh Tree back in 2008, electronica duo Goldfrapp gave way to the rise of breakout dance-pop starlets such as Lady Gaga and La Roux. What is lead singer Alison Goldfrapp's r...

April 7, 2010

Sex, Lies and Cable

By Courtney Schonfeld

There comes a time in every TV aficionado's life when they get super excited for a new program, only to realize five minutes before the series premiere that their beloved show's patron is the backstabbing bastard of ever...