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Netflix’s “Beef” is packed with flavor — and seasoned with controversy

May 2, 2023 by

The 10-episode miniseries starts off with a bang — literally. After the action-packed road rage incident, Danny and Amy become dead-set on vengeance.
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The Chemical Brothers erupt Santa Barbara Bowl with electrifying opening to 2023 show season

May 2, 2023 by

The Chemical Brothers successfully delivered a performance that was nothing short of exceptional, kicking off the 2023 Santa Barbara Bowl show season on a high note.
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Record Recap: The Pixies’ “Doolittle”

April 25, 2023 by

“Doolittle” begins and ends with greatness, and it rightfully deserves its famous spot in the early alt-rock world.
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The ultimate stoner’s guide: dope media to enjoy when you’re high

April 24, 2023 by

In honor of 4/20, here are some film and music recommendations from the Artsweek's staff to enjoy when you are high!
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Keeping up with trends is the only thing to get out of Netflix’s “Outer Banks” season 3

April 18, 2023 by

Season one jumped to the top of Netflix’s “Top 10 TV Shows” overnight. Now, season three has too many loopholes and unresolved ends that risk the show becoming a new version of Riverdale. 
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Driven and transparent: jomch on his debut album and being true to himself

April 18, 2023 by

Listening to the rhythmic, sentimental tunes of his album, one might think jomch has been releasing music for years — yet the rising artist started releasing music last summer. 
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SBIFF 2023: Outstanding Directors of The Year Award Presented to Todd Field and Martin McDonagh

March 19, 2023 by

On Feb. 17, Todd Field, director of the smashing film “Tár,” and Martin McDonagh, director of the emotional yet comforting film “The Banshees of Inisherin,” were presented with the award.
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Get’cha head in the game: top 10 basketball movies for March Madness

March 13, 2023 by

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

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

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

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

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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