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Tracks of the Month: February 2023

March 10, 2023 by

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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