Artsweek

October 18, 2007

Hardcore Haggis

By Zach Phillips

Long before he wrote and directed the Oscar-winning film "Crash," Paul Haggis - a man who has been praised as a "master filmmaker" - co-created "Walker, Texas Ranger" for television.

October 18, 2007

You Slay Me

By Virginia Yapp

"Do you want to be like me? Or do you want to be me?" legendary outlaw Jesse James asks the increasingly fanatic Robert Ford, a remark that foreshadows the powerful, unforgettable film's bloody titular event.

October 18, 2007

Flecktacular!

By Tyler Vickers

When you see or hear the word "banjo," what sort of images and sounds pop into your head? Dingy overalls and square-dancing?

October 18, 2007

Capturing Cronenberg

By Mollie Vandor

Last Friday, with the dark and stormy night providing an apt background for the evening, Arts & Lectures hosted a screening of iconic director David Cronenberg's newest film, followed by a discussion with the director hi...

October 18, 2007

Write Stuff Sweet, Sweet Satire

By Cameron David Smith

Between studying for school, making money and attempting to squeeze in a social life, most college students have trouble finding the time to read for fun.

October 18, 2007

The Lineup

By Staff

1. According to celeb gossipmongers, Paris Hilton is heading to Rwanda with the children's charity Playing for Good, in yet another move expressly designed to change her bad-girl image.

October 11, 2007

Making Magic

By Zach Manzanetti

The title says it all - Bruce Springsteen's new album is magic. It is vibrant, loud, energetic, exuberant, catchy and as good as one can expect from the Boss. It is undeniably cutting-edge, particularly in terms of the m...

October 11, 2007

Original Shin

By Mollie Vandor

Okay, I'll admit it: In this instance, I am not an objective reviewer. The Shins are one of my favorite bands, and they have always had a special place in my music collection - not to mention in my heart. Their breakthro...

October 11, 2007

Strummer’s Saga

By Cameron David Smith

Any music fanatic or self-proclaimed punk knows the phrase "the only band worth knowing" can only refer to one group - the Clash. The Clash, which formed in 1976, revolutionized rock 'n' roll, and lead singer Joe Strumme...

October 11, 2007

Over the Rainbow

By Staff

If Kid A is a dark forest filled with spooks and witches and OK Computer is "Groundhog Day" at a dive bar somewhere in Arizona, then In Rainbows is that mysterious city in the clouds you look for every time you're on a p...

October 11, 2007

Wild West

By Cassie McGrath

Kanye West is back with his third album in four years, and he wastes no time announcing, "This is my dissertation / Homie this shit is basic / Welcome to graduation." And so we descend into one of the most forward-thinki...

October 11, 2007

Write Stuff

By Tyler Vickers

"When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk."

October 4, 2007

God Save the King

By Cassie McGrath

In "King Of California," a bug-eyed, grubby Michael Douglas tries and fails to channel Don Quijote, succeeding only at creating a misguided, self-conscious attempt at quirky indie comedy. .

October 4, 2007

Opposites Attract

By Staff

Tony Bennett Tony Bennett dedicated a song to us! Well, not exactly. But he did introduce one of the sensational standards he sang at the Santa Barbara Bowl last Sunday night with, "Let's sing one for the MTV crowd." An...

October 4, 2007

Band of Horses Rides Again

By Virginia Yapp

Sophomore albums tend to be heavily scrutinized and picked apart by critics and fans alike, often unfairly. Expectations are amplified when your band's debut album is a critically acclaimed, Pitchfork-approved, list-topp...

October 4, 2007

Jazz Giants

By Zach Phillips

Local jazz fans have long been flocking to the Biko House, located at 6612 Sueno Rd., for its monthly Experimental Music Night. With a devoted cult following, this experimental experience has been a well-kept secret amon...