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On This Day: “1984” and Van Halen’s Jump into Superstardom

January 9, 2021 by

“1984” is an important body of work for modern listeners as a timestamp in the evolution of rock music — the birth of hedonistic rock with pop appeal.
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Record Recap: What To Expect With Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy”

January 6, 2021 by and

Given Drake’s success with his stylistic charisma, the naming of his next album hints at the project being symbolic of a victory lap filled with allusions to his previous work.
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In Review: Taylor Swift’s Storytelling Saves 2020, Again

December 27, 2020 by

Swift’s new album, “evermore,” both lyrically and sonically picks up where “folklore” left off.
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In Review: “Mank” Marks David Fincher’s Big Return in a Small Way

December 21, 2020 by

“Mank,” a film about filmmaking in the Golden Age of Hollywood, never quite manages to elevate itself above the trappings of the repetitive trope. 
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Carsey Wolf-Center Virtual Presents: An Afternoon with “The Queen’s Gambit” Creator Scott Frank

December 19, 2020 by

On Dec. 3, the Carsey-Wolf Center (CWC) invited showrunner and UC Santa Barbara alumnus Scott Frank to talk about the show and its success.
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In Review: “The Queen’s Gambit” Should Be Everyone’s Next Binge

December 10, 2020 by

The series documents Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) from her life as an orphan in rural Kentucky to her journey in Moscow, where she becomes the greatest chess player in the world.
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UCSB Arts and Lectures Presents: Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott

December 3, 2020 by

The renowned Ma and Stott by no means need to prove themselves, yet every performance demonstrates their musical capabilities and their ability to work in tandem together. 
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In Review: “Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞” By Kali Uchis

December 2, 2020 by

Uchis not only proves her artistic creativity and her ability to blend genres but also successfully embraces and highlights her Colombian roots in defiance of criticism.
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The Best Romantic Films to Get You in the Fall Spirit

November 27, 2020 by

Here is a selection of classic romantic movies that capture the feelings of the season!
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UCSB MultiCultural Center Presents: International Student Experiences During COVID-19

November 24, 2020 by

The main purpose of the event was to spark an open discussion about the impacts of the pandemic felt by UCSB’s international student community, providing a forum for them to share their stories.
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A.S. Program Board Presents: A Virtual Q&A with John Mulaney

November 22, 2020 by

During the 45-minute Q&A, the comedian touched upon everything from ghosts, one of his earliest jobs as a host of Saturday Night Live (SNL) and his advice to undergraduate students.
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A.S. Program Board Presents: Music and Meditation with Raveena

November 18, 2020 by

Last Thursday, A.S. Program Board virtually hosted up-and-coming R&B singer Raveena as she led viewers in a guided meditation followed by a live musical performance and Q&A.  
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“Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey” Screenwriter Christina Hodson Delights in Pollock Theater’s Script to Screen Series

November 18, 2020 by

As part of the Script to Screen series, Ryan moderated a lively discussion with “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” screenwriter and co-producer Christina Hodson.
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Music for the End of the World: The Rise of Hyperpop

November 16, 2020 by

As the dystopian society mankind has feared for decades becomes more of a reality, pop music shape-shifts once again to assume the form of hyperpop. 
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In Review: Kylie Minogue’s Victory Lap With “DISCO”

November 15, 2020 by

Minogue has reinvented herself once again with “DISCO,” bringing retro sounds to the future.
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