SBIFF 2024: “Ezra” in review
“Ezra” doesn't aspire to be a masterpiece, but it will warm your heart, make you smile and, when the credits roll, it will invite you to reflect.
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“Ezra” doesn't aspire to be a masterpiece, but it will warm your heart, make you smile and, when the credits roll, it will invite you to reflect.
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From the mind of director Matteo Garron, yet another transcendental, thought-provoking film reexamining and reconstructing the traditional migrant story from an authentically stark lens was created.
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Representatives from four out of five Academy Award nominees for Best International Feature participated in the panel.
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Audiences gathered at the Arlington Theatre to watch Mark Ruffalo accept the American Riviera Award for his role in Oscar-nominated film “Poor Things.”
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The Virtuosos Award is given to actors who achieved a breakthrough performance in the past year.
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On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual Producers Panel at the Arlington Theatre.
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“Dance First” seems to be more of a theoretical conversation about the mistakes he has made and the ones he chose to take responsibility for, whether or not he directly caused them.
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The film premiered at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and exemplifies the cinematic innovation and rebellion coming out of Iran.
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The Daily Nexus conducted a social media form calling out for UC Santa Barbara couples that met on campus and are still together. Here are their stories.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival awarded its highest honor, the Maltin Modern Master Award, to actor Robert Downey Jr. at Arlington Theatre on Friday, Feb. 9.
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Cooper received the award for his role as Leonard Bernstein in Netflix’s 2023 “Maestro,” which he directed and co-wrote as well.
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Directors, actors, filmmakers and cinephiles alike gathered on Feb. 7, 2024, for the opening night of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Arlington Theatre.
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Creatures of the Night is holding its quarterly show on Friday, Feb. 16 at 10 p.m. in IV Theater.
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“When Harry Met Sally” (1989) has become a universally recognized classic. Launching the careers of writer Nora Ephron and actress Meg Ryan, it became a defining piece for the rom-com genre.
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SOhO Restaurant and Music Club was graced with a raw, soulful performance by Davy Knowles on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in an emotionally-charged evening of poetic lyricism, anecdotes and incredible music.
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