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February 17, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Mark Ruffalo Accepts the American Riviera Award

By Sally Shapiro

Audiences gathered at the Arlington Theatre to watch Mark Ruffalo accept the American Riviera Award for his role in Oscar-nominated film “Poor Things.”

February 17, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Eight rising stars honored with Virtuosos Award

By Kendra Martinez

The Virtuosos Award is given to actors who achieved a breakthrough performance in the past year.

February 17, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Academy Awards-nominated producers convene at Producers Panel

By Amitha Bhat

On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual Producers Panel at the Arlington Theatre.

February 17, 2024

SBIFF 2024: “Dance First” falls flat on US premiere

By Anna Zerouali

“Dance First” seems to be more of a theoretical conversation about the mistakes he has made and the ones he chose to take responsibility for, whether or not he directly caused them.

February 17, 2024

SBIFF 2024: “Achilles” takes on the plight of Iranian artists

By Yasmeen Tsipena

The film premiered at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and exemplifies the cinematic innovation and rebellion coming out of Iran.

February 15, 2024

UCSB love stories

By Pricila Flores, Lauren Chiou, Stella Mullin

The Daily Nexus conducted a social media form calling out for UC Santa Barbara couples that met on campus and are still together. Here are their stories.

February 15, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Robert Downey Jr. honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award

By Zachery Kramer

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival awarded its highest honor, the Maltin Modern Master Award, to actor Robert Downey Jr. at Arlington Theatre on Friday, Feb. 9.

February 15, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Bradley Cooper honored with Outstanding Performer of the Year Award

By Lauren Chiou

Cooper received the award for his role as Leonard Bernstein in Netflix’s 2023 “Maestro,” which he directed and co-wrote as well.

February 14, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Heartwarming Disney documentary “Madu” kicks off opening night festivities

By Janani Aiyer

Directors, actors, filmmakers and cinephiles alike gathered on Feb. 7, 2024, for the opening night of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Arlington Theatre.

February 14, 2024

Putting on a cult classic with Creatures of the Night: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

By Lucy Dixon

Creatures of the Night is holding its quarterly show on Friday, Feb. 16 at 10 p.m. in IV Theater.

February 8, 2024

When Harry Met Sally in Pollock Theater

By Kirill Vorobyev

“When Harry Met Sally” (1989) has become a universally recognized classic. Launching the careers of writer Nora Ephron and actress Meg Ryan, it became a defining piece for the rom-com genre.

February 1, 2024

Davy Knowles wows at SOhO

By Paris Huynh

SOhO Restaurant and Music Club was graced with a raw, soulful performance by Davy Knowles on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in an emotionally-charged evening of poetic lyricism, anecdotes and incredible music.

February 1, 2024

The beat behind The Doors: In conversation with John Densmore

By Stella Mullin

“Did you ever hang out in Isla Vista?” a girl asked in the audience. “We burned the bank down!” replied John Densmore, drummer of 1960’s rock band The Doors.

January 25, 2024

“The Boy and the Heron”: Miyazaki’s latest masterpiece takes flight

By Jasmine Kwan

Miyazaki breathes to life a Wonderland-esque world brimming with outlandish surrealism and their underlying complexities, all for the sake of posing one singular question: “How do you live?”

January 25, 2024

“Mean Girls” (2024) falls flat

By Diana Mateescu

Despite the high expectations prior to its release, there is much left to be desired from what was supposed to be one of the most recognizable movie musical adaptations.