Artsweek

October 20, 2004

Team America, @#$% Yeah!

By Harrison Coltun

Check your opinions at the door. If you are tired of the war on terrorism, WMDs and all the rest of it, prepare yourself for a smorgasbord of hysterical politically incorrect jokes.

October 20, 2004

A “Sideways” Look at Life

By Colin Marshall

There are certain films whose constituent elements alone assure them greatness, or at least a rank several notches above the norm. At first glance, "Sideways" seems to be one of these blessed cinematic events.

October 20, 2004

Artsweek Calendar

By system

Tonight, one of music's most influential and legendary icons will be paying UCSB a visit. Bob Dylan will be performing at the Events Center along with his band. Who knows what he'll be playing? Who cares even what time t...

October 20, 2004

Taxi | Action Takes the Wheel

By Drew Reed

"Taxi" is a difficult film to categorize. It could be labeled as a buddy picture, a crime drama, an action flick, or a "stupid cop" comedy. But no matter what it gets called, "Taxi" offers a surprisingly fresh take on pr...

October 14, 2004

Peace, Love and Death Metal

By Brenna Boyce

The Eagles of Death Metal, a rock 'n' roll band, are creating lots of buzz around the country for its hip-shaking, capes and moustaches, and aren't afraid to let it all hang out. That's what Artsweek discovered when they...

October 14, 2004

The Sax Man

By Brad Vargyas

When asked the question, "What is jazz?" by an onlooker at a session before his Sunday night performance, jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis retorted with another question. "What is French? It's a language. Jazz is the l...

October 14, 2004

“Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence”

By Harrison Coltun

Everyone has that one friend who is into Anime. Usually dealing with more adult themed ideas, Anime is the kind of thing that would make Mickey Mouse blush. Jump back in time to 1995 when the first "Ghost in the Shell" a...

October 14, 2004

Brits Get Butchered

By Jessica Quick

Having not seen "Dawn of the Dead" and having been disappointed by terrible British humor in the past, I admit that I was initially a little apprehensive about watching the latest zombie movie spoof.

October 14, 2004

Ray Charles | Genius Loves Company | Concord Recordings

By Aly Comingore

There are few artists who we can indisputably carry the title of "legend" in conversation, and even fewer who manage to earn their title by crafting and playing popular music.

October 14, 2004

Elliott Smith | From a Basement on the Hill | Epitaph

By Matt Cappiello

A guitar and a hushed voice go a long way. Elliott Smith, whose death in October 2003 dealt the music community a severe blow, was considered by many to be an indie rock pioneer.

October 14, 2004

Interpol | Antics | Matador

By Joey Siara

The bassist from Interpol dresses like a fascist and wears a gun holster on stage. Bad. The bassist writes inspired bass lines that make the bass guitar more than just an instrument for rejected guitarists. Good.

October 14, 2004

Artsweek Calendar

By system

You came in unprecedented numbers, and most of you had to go home. But you're in luck, because Arts & Lectures is hosting a special second screening of the hit documentary film, "The Corporation" tonight at Campbell Hall...

October 7, 2004

Movie Mayhem

By system

Think that watching movies is just a leisurely activity - something light, fun and meaningless? Well, think again. Cultural knowledge is something that is highly regarded. You read magazines other than Cosmo and Maxim? ...

October 7, 2004

The Lyons Roared

By Brenna Boyce

If you can't sit through the "Nutcracker," a night at the ballet is probably not for you. But, if that ballet is actually an energetic meld of modern dance, classical ballet, street dancing, musical theatre and folk danc...

October 7, 2004

Under the Sea

By Drew Reed

As I sat watching the opening of "Shark Tale," I couldn't help but be reminded of "Finding Nemo"- more specifically, the scene in which Nemo, is christened "shark bait" by his elder fish friends.

October 7, 2004

How the World was Won

By Jessica Quick

In a thoroughly researched account of how the modern corporation has come to overwhelm our individual rights in the United States, Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott's lefty documentary "The Corporation" uses a simple, diag...