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SBIFF 2023: Bess Wohl’s directorial debut “Baby Ruby” is a biter

February 23, 2023 by

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

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

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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SBIFF 2023: Jamie Lee Curtis honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award

February 23, 2023 by

Curtis is also known for her versatility, with acclaimed roles in a wide variety of genres ranging from horror to comedy. 
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SBIFF 2023: Oscar nominee Angela Bassett presented with Montecito Award

February 23, 2023 by

The award — which recognizes an individual who gave the performance of their career in film this past year — was presented to Angela Bassett for her performance in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forev...
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In Review: Paramore grows up for “This Is Why”

February 19, 2023 by

The album is overall a delight — it may disappoint some who are looking to relieve the glory days of 2007 — but it marks an important turning point in the band’s career.
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Record Recap: Folk rock pioneer David Crosby dead at 81

February 19, 2023 by

David Crosby, original member of Los Angeles rock band The Byrds and founder of folk rock supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash died on Jan. 18, 2023 at the age of 81.
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“Now, Voyager” sails miles ahead of its time

February 18, 2023 by

The Carsey-Wolf Center hosted a screening of the 1942 classic “Now, Voyager,” followed by a discussion led by professor E. Ann Kaplan about the film’s historical context.
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Big Hungry: A pretty good freshman meal

February 18, 2023 by

Forming friendships while learning to balance school, newfound independence and starting a band is not a typical freshman experience, and that’s why the members of Big Hungry are so unique.
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UCSB Arts & Lectures holds screenings of “Hiding in Plain Sight,” executively produced by Ken Burns

February 18, 2023 by

"Hiding in Plain Sight", which is executively produced by Academy Award nominee Ken Burns, aims to shed light on the crisis of mental health among young people in the United States. 
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Local photographer looks to bring the streets of Isla Vista together

February 18, 2023 by

The Instagram account @ivstreets currently has around 2,400 followers and shares a wide variety of daily posts featuring life in Isla Vista.
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Top 10 songs for if you are as lonely as me this Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2023 by

If you have no plans this Valentine’s Day and prefer to spend an embarrassing amount of time romanticizing any person who gives you even an ounce of attention, this list is for you. 
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Tracks of the Month: January 2023

February 6, 2023 by

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from January!
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In Review: Mac DeMarco’s “Five Easy Hot Dogs”

February 6, 2023 by

DeMarco's newest album, “Five Easy Hot Dogs,” which was released on Jan. 20, 2023, pays homage to the cities he visited; each song was recorded and mixed in their respective destinations. 
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The Carsey-Wolf Center showcases the cinema of multispecies encounters

February 6, 2023 by

The Carsey-Wolf Center hosted “The Cinema of Multispecies Encounters” on Jan. 26, an event held at the Pollock Theater that screened three films that were shocking to say the least. 
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