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On This Day: Upbeat Loneliness Through New Order’s “Power Corruption and Lies”

May 2, 2021 by

“Power Corruption and Lies” has cemented New Order as one of the most interesting and three-dimensional groups of the ‘80s and beyond.
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The Carsey-Wolf Center Welcomes Acclaimed “Thirteen” Director Catherine Hardwicke

April 28, 2021 by

Hardwicke joined for a virtual discussion about the making of “Thirteen,” a 2003 coming-of-age film lauded for its terrifyingly realistic depiction of issues faced by young teenage girls. 
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Oscars 2021: Everything You Need to Know About the Best Picture Nominees

April 23, 2021 by

Cinema’s biggest night is once again upon us — here’s everything you need to know about this year’s nominees. 
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SBIFF 2021: Sacha Baron Cohen Accepts Outstanding Performer Of The Year Award

April 18, 2021 by

Following his award-winning performances as Borat in “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” and Abbie Hoffman in “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” Sacha Baron Cohen was honored with the award.
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UCSB MCC Presents: Undocumented and Surviving the Pandemic

April 18, 2021 by

UCSB’s Multicultural Center held a discussion panel dedicated to uplifting undocumented voices during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Forget the Remake and the Reboot. Are We Entering the Age of the Cinematic Redo?

April 15, 2021 by

After a years-long social media campaign by devoted DC Universe fanboys to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut, director Zack Snyder’s version of 2017’s “Justice League” has finally arrived.
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In Review: Demi Lovato Dances With The Devil And Comes Back Stronger Than Ever

April 14, 2021 by

If there’s anyone who deserves a triumphant comeback album story arc, it’s Demi Lovato.
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On This Day: Van Cliburn, The Pianist That Broke The Cold War

April 13, 2021 by

As cheesy as it sounds, Cliburn became the epitome of the commonality of art between all of humankind, pushing past extremist notions of anti-Communism.
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SBIFF 2021: Four Filmmakers Win The Outstanding Directors Of The Year Award

April 12, 2021 by

The award ceremony celebrated four filmmakers who “pushed the boundaries in their storytelling and created films that showcase the art of filmmaking at its best.”
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On This Day: “The New Abnormal” By The Strokes

April 10, 2021 by

The emphasis on love, timely issues in the world and feelings of despair can be summed up in its title. “The New Abnormal” is just a reminder of the legacy The Strokes will forever carry.
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SBIFF 2021: Carey Mulligan Wins The Cinema Vanguard Award At The Santa Barbara International Film Festival

April 7, 2021 by

The tribute, which honors actors who have “the tenacity to forge new ground in their craft,” was in recognition of Mulligan’s electrifying performance in “Promising Young Woman."
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SBIFF 2021: On Opening Night, “Invisible Valley” Treads Familiar Ground in Unfamiliar Territory

April 4, 2021 by

The film follows the lives of those in the Coachella Valley over the course of four seasons, from the farmworkers toiling in the fields to the revelers at the music festival.
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On This Day: “Carrie & Lowell” By Sufjan Stevens

March 31, 2021 by

Despite having only a 43-minute runtime, the album covers a lifetime of the complicated relationship between Stevens and his mother, along with the sadness that follows the death of a loved one.
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On This Day: The Weeknd’s Drearily Hedonistic Debut Project, “House of Balloons”

March 21, 2021 by and

The project has become a landmark in 2010s R&B — a dynamic showcase of The Weeknd’s insecurities about love and coping dive into the maximums of hedonism.
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In Review: Tash Sultana’s “Terra Firma” Flares Up Worldwide

March 9, 2021 by

On this multiple-listens-through type of record, something beyond the songs themselves will linger in your thoughts.
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