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May 3, 2021

Tracks of the Month: April 2021

By Artsweek Staff

Here’s Artsweek’s selection of the best tracks to come out of April 2021!

May 2, 2021

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

By Jadon Bienz

“Power Corruption and Lies” has cemented New Order as one of the most interesting and three-dimensional groups of the ‘80s and beyond.

April 28, 2021

The Carsey-Wolf Center Welcomes Acclaimed “Thirteen” Director Catherine Hardwicke

By Aileen Pulchny

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.

April 23, 2021

Oscars 2021: Everything You Need to Know About the Best Picture Nominees

By Luc Le

Cinema’s biggest night is once again upon us — here’s everything you need to know about this year’s nominees.

April 18, 2021

SBIFF 2021: Sacha Baron Cohen Accepts Outstanding Performer Of The Year Award

By Ryan Miller

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.

April 18, 2021

UCSB MCC Presents: Undocumented and Surviving the Pandemic

By Rachel Lim

UCSB’s Multicultural Center held a discussion panel dedicated to uplifting undocumented voices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 15, 2021

Forget the Remake and the Reboot. Are We Entering the Age of the Cinematic Redo?

By Luc Le

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.

April 14, 2021

In Review: Demi Lovato Dances With The Devil And Comes Back Stronger Than Ever

By Sam Franzini

If there’s anyone who deserves a triumphant comeback album story arc, it’s Demi Lovato.

April 13, 2021

On This Day: Van Cliburn, The Pianist That Broke The Cold War

By Jadon Bienz

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.

April 12, 2021

SBIFF 2021: Four Filmmakers Win The Outstanding Directors Of The Year Award

By Marisol Cruz

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.”

April 10, 2021

On This Day: “The New Abnormal” By The Strokes

By Rachel Lim

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.

April 7, 2021

SBIFF 2021: Carey Mulligan Wins The Cinema Vanguard Award At The Santa Barbara International Film Festival

By Sunidhi Sridhar

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."

April 4, 2021

SBIFF 2021: On Opening Night, “Invisible Valley” Treads Familiar Ground in Unfamiliar Territory

By Luc Le

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.

March 31, 2021

On This Day: “Carrie & Lowell” By Sufjan Stevens

By Evan Gonzalez

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.

March 21, 2021

On This Day: The Weeknd’s Drearily Hedonistic Debut Project, “House of Balloons”

By Jadon Bienz, Evan Gonzalez

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.