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February 21, 2020

In Review: “The Slow Rush” by Tame Impala

By Karl-Erik Mills

After a handful of singles sprinkled throughout the months leading up to its release, “The Slow Rush”  has finally arrived.

February 21, 2020

Theater and Dance Brings a Thrilling Performance of “Hookman” to Performing Arts Theater

By Jennifer Sor

This past weekend, the UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance gave an exciting performance of “Hookman,” bringing the 2012 slasher comedy to life in the Performing Arts Theater.

February 19, 2020

A 17-Track Love Letter: “Changes” by Justin Bieber

By Sunidhi Sridhar

“Changes” shows off an incredibly mature and refined sound never before heard from the pop megastar.

February 19, 2020

“To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You”: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

By Joshen Mantai

I fittingly watched the movie in my bed on Valentine’s Day, hopeful that it would live up to the book’s rollercoaster of emotions. 

February 14, 2020

In Review: “Horse Girl”

By Arielle Bitton

“Horse Girl,” a new Netflix 2020 drama, is something very different and unexpected.

February 13, 2020

Need Some Songs To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day Plans? We’ve Got You Covered

By Artsweek Staff

Looking for a carefully crafted Valentine’s Day playlist filled with all kinds of love songs? Well, look no further!

February 13, 2020

Shrunken Heads Production Brings a Stunning Performance of “Mamma Mia!” to UC Santa Barbara

By Jennifer Sor

The Shrunken Heads Production Company performed “Mamma Mia!” this past weekend in the Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, bringing a showstopper performance of the 1999 British musical.

February 9, 2020

A Rundown of This Year’s Oscar Noms: Who’s Going to Win?

By Devin Himatsinghani

The biggest night for the film industry is coming up this weekend: the 92nd Academy Awards. Hosted by ABC, this near century-old event has only changed with its decline in relevance.

February 6, 2020

In Review: “Dolittle”

By Arielle Bitton

I had wondered where RDJ would go after leaving a multi-billion dollar franchise; never would I have guessed that the next character he would portray would be Dr. Dolittle.

February 2, 2020

Didn’t Make it to SBIFF 2020? Here’s Everything You Missed

By Kristina Valencia, Joshen Mantai, Ivan Gonzalez, Aubrey Valerio, Alexandra Lee, Liliana Linan

Your handy-dandy guide for what happened at SBIFF this year!

January 31, 2020

In Photos | UMI Brings Lo-Fi R&B to The Hub

By Daily Nexus Photography

UMI, the 20-year old Seattle native and student at the University of Southern California, performed for UCSB students at The Hub this past Tuesday night. Check out the gallery below for a recap of her performance. All ph...

January 26, 2020

In Photos | Brad Pitt at SBIFF 2020

By Daily Nexus Photography

Most recently, Brad Pitt made an appearance at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival to accept the Maltin Modern Master Award.

January 23, 2020

Mac Miller Gets Personal in Posthumous Album “Circles”

By Neha Makkapati

Throughout the album, Miller seems to reach different conclusions about his emotional pain.

January 23, 2020

In Photos | Adam Driver at SBIFF 2020

By Daily Nexus Photography, Siavash Ghadiri

Recently, actor Adam Driver attended the Santa Barbara International Film Festival to receive the Outstanding Performers Award for his role in "Marriage Story."

January 23, 2020

Grammys 2020: Just How Relevant Is “Music’s Biggest Night”?

By Sunidhi Sridhar

Ticketed as “music’s biggest night,” the annual Grammy Awards returns on Sunday, Jan. 26, to crown this year’s winners.

January 17, 2020

“She’s in Portland” but We’re in Isla Vista: I.V. Makes Cameo in New Indie Film

By Joshen Mantai

Skoog’s experience as a student at UCSB and as a resident of Isla Vista inspired Carlini’s decision to include Isla Vista in the film, a location that is difficult to replicate in a Hollywood studio.