Artsweek

December 2, 2004

A Long, Sad Look at Love and War

By Jessica Vrazilek

The film delivered a blend of visually alluring landscapes while telling a story about subdued lovers and their heartbreaking fate.

December 2, 2004

Second Time Not a Charm

By Harrison Coltun

"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" was like having two hours of acid reflux where you get those burps with the little bit of vomit which you're forced to just chew back down.

December 2, 2004

Neverland Found

By Amita Chollate

With a few somewhat predictable, yet nonetheless amazing, twists, "Finding Neverland" can be considered one of the best movies of the year. The chemistry between the actors is simply superb.

December 2, 2004

Pepper Spices Up Hub With Kona Rock

By Aaron Marienthal

With hundreds of young, sweaty fans, Pepper maintains an overpowering beach-rock aura much like that of the late Sublime. A commanding stage presence made the crowd putty in Pepper's hands.

December 2, 2004

Love, Angel, Music, Baby

By Blaire Brown

Many different factors have contributed to Gwen Stefani's rise to the top. As both a singer and a trendsetter, the leading lady of the acclaimed rock group No Doubt has managed to make it this far without much criticism ...

December 2, 2004

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb

By Matt Cappiello

Everyone's heard the lead single, "Vertigo," on that annoying iPod commercial, and everybody hates Bono. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The real meat of this album lies in the tracks that would never make it to ...

November 18, 2004

One Step Ahead

By Meghan Palma

While many students are sitting in lecture halls or the library learning about philosophical truths, mathematical equations and the like, a group of students stands in the wings of the Hatlen Theater stage clothed in war...

November 18, 2004

“Dream” Takes Adience Through Existential Journey

By Patrick Brogan

What if you woke up one day and realized that your life was a dream? Would you change anything? This and other concepts of reality are explored onstage in UCSB's production of "Life's a Dream," directed by UCSB faculty m...

November 18, 2004

Latinas Take Center Stage

By Carley Charpentier

Cantadoras ruled the stage of Campbell Hall Wednesday, Nov. 10, incorporating maracas, panpipes and bongos. Putumayo Presents Latinas: Women of Latin American Culture graced audiences of young and old alike the sounds of...

November 18, 2004

Southern Comfort

By Meghan Palma

Few companies truly perfect the delicate balance between classical ballet and modern dance. Somehow the San Francisco-based Alonzo King's LINES Ballet accomplishes just that with enough elegance, conviction and pure arti...

November 18, 2004

Kidjo Offers Campbell Hall a Little Peace, Love and Understanding

By Aly Comingore

Touring on behalf of her latest release, Oyaya!, Ang

November 18, 2004

Growing Up Incredible | Another Lesson from Pixar

By Aaron Small

Admit it. Ever since the first time you saw Adam West on "Batman," you've been dying to know: boxers or briefs? If Spiderman got stoned and opted for a night out with Mary Jane instead of fighting crime in Manhattan, wha...

November 18, 2004

Birth | Kidman Gives Life to Creepy “Birth”

By Bradley Vargyas

Director Jonathan Glazer poses an interesting question in his second movie "Birth": What exactly happens when we die? Anna, played by Nicole Kidman, loses her husband in a jogging accident under mysterious circumstances.

November 18, 2004

Atjazz | LabResults | Mantis Recordings

By Allen Biehle

Atjazz has found a great harmony between electronic, dance and smooth sounds in LabResults, an album consisting of new tracks and remixes from Labfunk, an album released in June 2001.

November 18, 2004

A Perfect Circle | eMOTIVe | Virgin

By Matt Cappiello

A Perfect Circle's latest release, eMOTIVe, is a little more than ambitious. The first music video from the album, a rousing cover of John Lennon's "Imagine," depicts Disneylike puppets of different cultures singing in u...

November 18, 2004

The Killers | Hot Fuss | Island

By Blaire Brown

The Strokes, the Hives, the Thrills, the Stills. Indie rock has given birth to yet another impressive "the" band. The Killers are made up of Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci.