Artsweek

April 4, 2002

Vex Red | Start With a Strong and Persistent Desire | I Am

By David Downs

At it's best, the Hampshire five-piece juxtapose wistful, jaded lyrics and swooshing effects with big-ass "crunch-crunch" noises out of a Korn concert.

March 8, 2002

CIA Memo: Neal Pollack Must Go Down!

By David Downs

Artsweek used its professional training and deep-cover sources of college entertainment journalism to uncover the following triple-stamped, uber-Top Secret CIA communiqu

March 7, 2002

Dabbling in That Magic

By David Downs

A buffet of theatric cuisine awaits drama lovers next week. And a ticket to the student sampler is at everyone's favorite price: free.

March 7, 2002

More Innovative Than 3M

By Mr. Bell

The masterminds behind the blossoming Weapon Shaped record label, Eriksolo exposes his vocal cords while Quarterbar makes love to his Akai sampler and old, obscure stacks of wax at the same time.

March 7, 2002

Reviving DiFranco

By Sarah Kent

To tell the truth, I'm not a big fan of Ani DiFranco.

March 7, 2002

We Were Soldiers: Shadow of Death

By Daniel Gutierrez

The 1960s were a time of peace protests, racial tensions and the loss of leaders, a precursor to a period of cynicism extending to the present day. It was also a time of war.

March 7, 2002

Kylie Minogue | Fever | EMI/Capitol

By The Yellow Menace

I suspect the key to enjoying this album may be to go into it with a sense of either irony or ignorance.

March 7, 2002

Various Artists | Blade I: the soundtrack | Immortal Records

By Erin James

A lineup pairing Eve with Fatboy Slim, Cypress Hill with Roni Size, and Ice Cube with Paul Oakenfold would be a stroke of genius for a "Celebrity Death Match" promoter.

March 7, 2002

The Catheters | Static Delusions and Stone-Still Days | Sub Pop

By DJ FatKid

After following in the Devils' footsteps on Seattle's eMpTy and Sub Pop labels the Catheters have tried to pop out some pubic hair with Static Delusions and Stone-Still Days.

March 7, 2002

KCSB Top Ten Rock

By Staff

February 28, 2002

Every Story Has A Silver Screen Lining

By Erin James

Film buffs need wait no longer: the 17th Santa Barbara International Film opened Wednesday night at the Arlington Theatre and is set to entertain audiences through March 3.

February 28, 2002

Artsweek Meets Writer/Director/Lead Actor Joe Aaron to Discuss the World Premiere of His Film ‘Crazy Jones’

By Marie Lopez

Joe Aaron's inspiring and beautiful Santa Barbara International Film Festival entry "Crazy Jones" comes with an equally inspirational backstory.

February 28, 2002

Queen of the Damned: Behind the Music

By Dan Gutierrez

Hardcore Goth, vampires and about 30 minutes of screen time with Aaliyah - "Queen of the Damned" is the latest installment in the still-dead horror genre.

February 28, 2002

The Not So Great Escape

By Cara Jennison

While the two-man production is ambitious, the basic premise of the story - that imagination can transcend a difficult and punishing reality - is lost in the dialogue.

February 28, 2002

Exposing One’s Self

By Sarah Kent

The poster hanging in the front window of the Performing Arts Theatre promises nudity and a man in a wedding dress. I expected nudity. I looked forward to giggling at the comedy of a man in a flowing white dress.

February 28, 2002