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February 27, 2021

“Waiting on Host”: UCSB Filmmakers on Shooting During the Pandemic

By Sunidhi Sridhar

The film is about Jennifer, a professional dancer who lands an audition for a coveted role only to find out that her grandmother has tested positive for COVID-19.

February 26, 2021

In Review: Chloé Zhao’s Quiet, Contemplative “Nomadland” Has a Different Vision for the American Dream

By Luc Le

To save us from this reality comes Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a tale of freedom, empathy and hope — and one that might just be one of this year’s best films.

February 23, 2021

Record Recap: In Memoriam of Chick Corea, Trailblazer of Jazz Fusion

By Jadon Bienz, Evan Gonzalez

Corea was a highly lauded pioneer of jazz fusion — a genre that reinterprets jazz music by using alternative inspirations like rock, metal or Latin music.

February 22, 2021

In Review: Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari” Confronts the Reality of the American Dream

By Katie Caracciolo

Though the Golden Globes wrongly classifies it as a foreign language film, “Minari” is one of the truest contributions to the American storytelling tradition.

February 21, 2021

UCSB MCC Presents: “Understanding the Sacred: Listening to Indigenous People and Land”

By Rachel Lim

Native elders and Indigenous activists came together to discuss the significance of sacred land to Indigenous cultures as well as the UC’s role in funding the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea.

February 18, 2021

In Review: “For the first time” By Black Country, New Road

By Derek Mejia

Black Country, New Road has established itself as one of the most exciting new British exports, frequently drawing comparisons to the American post-hardcore band Slint.

February 18, 2021

Record Recap: In Memoriam of SOPHIE, Pop Pioneer and Barrier Breaker

By Ryan Miller

While the loss of such an icon is insurmountably hard to grasp, SOPHIE’s lasting impact on the industry will be felt for years to come.

February 16, 2021

The Six Best Films from Sundance Film Festival 2021

By Luc Le

The (virtual) 2021 Sundance Film Festival showcased the immense talent and uncompromising vision of some of the best independent filmmakers working today.

February 12, 2021

Carsey-Wolf Center Presents: “1920/2020”

By Lily Manson

“1920/2020” discussed the historical changes brought about by the 1918 influenza outbreak to cinematic and public spaces as well as their implications for the present day’s COVID-19 pandemic.

February 10, 2021

On This Day: Celebrating 50 Years of Carole King’s “Tapestry”

By Katie Caracciolo

No. 25 on Rolling Stone’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” “Tapestry” has long since taken its rightful place at the heart of the American soft-rock canon.

February 7, 2021

On This Day: “Donuts,” J Dilla’s Parting Gift

By Jadon Bienz

James Dewitt Yancey, better known as J Dilla, released his album “Donuts” just three days before his passing on Feb. 10, 2006.

February 3, 2021

Santa Barbara Band Trout Club on Making Music in the Pandemic

By Marisol Cruz

With a recently released music video and a new album in the works, not even the defining health crisis of our time has stopped these artists from dedicating themselves to their music.

February 1, 2021

Tracks of the Month: January 2021

By Artsweek Staff

Here are some of the Artsweek staff's favorite new tracks from January 2021!

January 31, 2021

“How to Make a Rainbow” Stars Open Up in MCC “Cup of Culture” Series

By Katie Caracciolo

Above all else, both the film and Martinez’s words in the Q&A session reinforce how important it was for her that she and her daughter embark on the journey of her gender transition together.