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One year in 20-something-hood: Catching up with @liam.oce

November 21, 2024 by

Over the span of one year, UCSB alum Liam Ereneta’s content creation journey has grown to unfathomable heights.
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“We Live in Time” captures audiences with devastating story of love and life

November 16, 2024 by

A seamless blend of comedy and drama, the film pulls at the viewers’ heartstrings and reminds them to savor every moment of their relationships.
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In Review: Sean Baker’s “Anora” is a modern day fairytale

November 16, 2024 by

Set on the streets of Brooklyn and short stints in Las Vegas, Baker weaves screwball comedy and high-stakes drama into a captivating story of a young woman striving to rise above her circumstances.
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Babe Rainbow at SOhO: a no-go?

November 16, 2024 by

It’s safe to say that Babe Rainbow is the epitome of rock and roll music — even in ways that aren’t so good.
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Reinventing realism and Trump in Ali Abbasi’s new controversial movie “The Apprentice”

November 16, 2024 by

Giving the viewer a clear “where, why and how” of Trump in his youth, the movie draws fascinating but subtle links to the billionaire and politician seen on screens today.
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Two decades in the trap: The enduring grip of “Saw” on horror culture

November 16, 2024 by

From a low-budget horror film to a billion-dollar franchise that redefined the genre, "Saw" revolutionized horror cinema with its moral dilemmas and infamous torture traps.
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Why an I.V. band show should top your bucket list

November 14, 2024 by

Kira Logan hypes up the I.V. band scene and encourages us to indulge.
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Editors’ spotlight: female and LGBTQ+ creators in media

November 14, 2024 by , and

Artsweek’s all-female editor team recognizes and acknowledges our favorite female and LGBTQIA+ creators in media. 
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A smart girl’s guide to secondhand shopping: the six-month style rule

November 14, 2024 by

In her brand new column, Editor in Chief Emily Yoon shares the stories behind her thrift finds.
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“Night of the Living Dead” live: KCSB teams up with Morricone Youth

November 7, 2024 by

KCSB teamed up with band Morricone Youth to treat guests to a unique opportunity — not only to watch “Night of the Living Dead” on an outdoor screen, but see the film’s score played by a live ...
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A very Artsweek Halloween

October 31, 2024 by

Sick of candy? Here are some spooky movies, shows, music and more to consume this Halloween, courtesy of the Artsweek Staff.
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Delirium: Mike Sherm and Cloonee wow at explosive two-night concert

October 31, 2024 by

Organized by the Associated Students Program Board, this year’s Delirium doubled down on the annual Halloweekend tradition, giving students rare back-to-back shows in the basement of the University ...
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Activism, art and apocalypse: Revisiting “Fresh Kill” with Director Shu Lea Cheang

October 30, 2024 by

The Carsey-Wolf Center held the last screening of Shu Lea Cheang’s debut feature film, “Fresh Kill,” accompanied by a Q&A with the director.
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Tracks of the Month: October 2024

October 30, 2024 by

Artsweek staff’s favorite songs from the spookiest month of the year.
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“Saturday Night”: Jason Reitman’s love letter to the 1970s comedy phenomenon

October 30, 2024 by

The majorly anticipated biopic tells the story of the first episode of "Saturday Night Live," starring an impressive cast of Generation Z comedy darlings.
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