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Get’cha head in the game: top 10 basketball movies for March Madness

March 13, 2023 by Lauren Chiou

In honor of UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball team qualifying for the 2023 NCAA March Madness Tournament, here is a list of iconic basketball movies!
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In Review: Skrillex triumphantly returns with “Quest For Fire”

March 13, 2023 by Graham Glass

The album showcases Skrillex's signature style and his experimental forays into the bass scene, all while featuring an impressive lineup of collaborators.
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SBIFF 2023: U.S. Premiere of “I Like Movies” Closes out Santa Barbara International Film Festival

March 13, 2023 by Saanvi Tiwary

The film follows a young boy named Lawrence Kweller who aspires to attend NYU Tisch School of the Arts, one of the most elite universities in the world for film.
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SBIFF 2023: Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson receive the Cinema Vanguard Award

March 10, 2023 by Vanessa Wood

The award — presented to them by the film’s director, Martin McDonagh — celebrated their contribution to film over the course of their careers that expanded the foundation of their craft.
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Tracks of the Month: February 2023

March 10, 2023 by Artsweek Staff

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from February!
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Joe Goldberg trades in his baseball cap for a detective hat in “You” Season 4 Part 1

March 9, 2023 by Lauren Chiou

Season four takes time to fully unfold the mystery, and while this allows for a more immersive watching experience, the slow-moving development made for an occasionally dull watch.
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Bringing the band scene to campus: A.S. Program Board’s “Battle of the Bands”

March 9, 2023 by Stella Mullin

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board brought the I.V. band party scene to the middle of campus, giving students a chance to jam out on a rainy night.
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SBIFF 2023: Oscar-nominated screenwriters celebrated at festival’s Writers Panel

March 9, 2023 by Isabel Hiestand

Writers Daniel Scheinert, Todd Field, Kazuo Ishiguro, Rian Johnson, Tony Kushner, Martin McDonagh, Ruben Östlund, Lesley Paterson and Sarah Polley were honored.
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SBIFF 2023: 8 Hollywood stars receive the Virtuosos Award for their performances

March 9, 2023 by Isabel Hiestand

Being honored for their performances were Jeremy Strong, Ke Huy Quan, Jeremy Pope, Stephanie Hsu, Nina Hoss, Danielle Deadwyler, Kerry Condon and Austin Butler.
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In Review: RAYE frees herself on “My 21st Century Blues”

March 4, 2023 by Graham Glass

Overall, pop fans everywhere can find a liking in the creativity and catchiness RAYE accomplishes in her debut album, “My 21st Century Blues.”
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A divisive yet historic night: A recap of the 65th annual Grammys

February 23, 2023 by Kyra Schimpf

The 65th Grammy Awards were aired on Sunday, Feb. 5 and were a night of surprising upsets and historic firsts.
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SBIFF 2023: Bess Wohl’s directorial debut “Baby Ruby” is a biter

February 23, 2023 by Vanessa Wood

The film delivers a painfully real portrayal of motherhood with care, never placing blame on any character.
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SBIFF 2023: Cate Blanchett Outstanding Performer of the Year Award

February 23, 2023 by Mackenzie Chesnut

The two-hour event was a seamless intertwining of Blanchett’s professionality, poise and charm that made audiences feel comfortable sharing a space with the high-status actress.
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SBIFF 2023: Women’s Panel hosts 6 Academy Award-nominated panelists

February 23, 2023 by Kyra Schimpf

The panelists included director Anne Alvergue, costume designer Ruth Carter, producer Hannah Minghella, director Domee Shi, sound editor Gwendolyn Yates Whittle and costume designer Mary Zophres.
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