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This Wrong’s Alright ***

September 17, 2009 by

A product of the burgeoning Brooklyn scene, Vivian Girls attracted a lot of attention and acclaim over its 2008 self-titled debut album - along with a lot of reductive backlash. The trio's enthusiasts...
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Let’s All Go To The Movies: Fall 2009

September 17, 2009 by

The summer of 2009 was Hollywood's most profitable ever, with studios raking in over $4.3 billion. Of course, most of the movies sucked. From the obnoxious "Wolverine" to the soporific "Transformers: ...
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The Idiot’s Guide to Local Culture

August 26, 2009 by

Any dummy can figure out how to navigate Isla Vista's ridiculous party scene, but if you're looking to make the most of your four (or five) years in this crazy little beachside community without compl...
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A Vintage Filmgoing Experience

May 28, 2009 by

Hats off to Lillian Nicklesen, Sara Weitz and Carl Lindner for producing a quality show that ran smoothly and on time more so than any previous year I've attended.
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“T4” Is Mechanical As They Come *

May 28, 2009 by

When it came out back in 1984, "The Terminator" was a wild ride full of action and adventure with killer science fiction hook.. It was so good that few people noticed that the sequel, subtitled "Judgm...
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Danger Mouse’s “Dark Knight” Stalled ***

May 28, 2009 by

The album Dark Night of the Soul is headed by musical artists Danger Mouse and Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse, and includes various musical collaborations like The Flaming Lips, Frank Black, James Merce...
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“Brothers Bloom:” Con-ning Linguists ****

May 28, 2009 by

In a summer full of dumber-than-dumb spectacles, and subtext-free action-porn, "The Brothers Bloom" is a breath of fresh air.
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Jazz Reggae Fest Tops Extravaganza

May 28, 2009 by

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending UCLA's Jazz Reggae Festival, the featured annual music event of our southbound University of California neighbor. Much like our very own Extravaganza...
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Festival Offers Up TwoUnique Theatrical Works

May 28, 2009 by

In a continuation of world premiere presentations by the UCSB Dept. of Theater & Dance, the 2009 UCSB New Plays Festival showcased two extraordinary new works by UCSB theater students. The New Plays F...
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Guess Who’s Back… Back Again? ****

May 28, 2009 by

It has been almost five years since phenomenal rap artist Eminem has graced the public with any new music. But now he's back: His latest album, Relapse, is his most raw, intense and overall in-depth l...
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Extravaganza 2009

May 21, 2009 by

Hot off the heels of the one-two punch of its 2008 EP, The Bake Sale, and its 2009 mix-tape, Gone Fishing, The Cool Kids played a mid-afternoon set at this weekend's Extravaganza.
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INTERVIEW: The Cool Kids

May 21, 2009 by

Artsweek writer Matthew Schmitt talks to The Cool Kids - a.k.a. Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish.
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Campbell Hall To Host Reel Loud Friday

May 21, 2009 by

Finally legal and of age, the 18th annual Reel Loud Film Festival will fill Campbell Hall tomorrow evening. Each year, Reel Loud challenges local filmmakers and musicians to make a silent project on 1...
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A Cross-continental Affair

May 21, 2009 by

Long ago, Barbara Lebow's parents took a trip to Cuba. A photo of them taken there, in front of a tiled fountain with palm trees in the background, gave the playwright her first glimpse of the island....
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Kings of Leon Rock the KROQ Weenie Roast

May 21, 2009 by

While most students were at UCSB's Extravaganza this past Saturday, I ventured all the way out the Irvine Verizon Wireless Amphitheater to see KROQ's annual Weenie Roast. This year's lineup was one of...
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