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January 6, 2025

Angelina Jolie brings Maria Callas back to life in “Maria”

By Jake Turner

“Maria” marks the third installment, after “Jackie” and “Spencer,” in director Pablo Larraín’s pseudo-trilogy of historical biopics.

January 6, 2025

“Arcane” season two tops the charts once again

By Celine Gharapetian

The second season of Netflix's adaptation of video game "League of Legends" builds upon everything introduced in the first season.

January 4, 2025

Dorrance Dance lights up Christmas in their production of “The Nutcracker Suite”

By Sandra Vovk

UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures welcomed New York City-based tap group Dorrance Dance to perform their take on “The Nutcracker Suite” at Arlington Theatre.

December 24, 2024

In Review: “A Real Pain” is a soul-searching journey through grief

By Kasey Wang

Jesse Eisenberg’s second feature film may not provide the clean catharsis some viewers may crave, but its raw, unrestrained exploration of pain feels strikingly authentic.

December 17, 2024

“Clue” kicks off Broadway in Santa Barbara 2024-25 season with a bang

By Alyssa Dabney

The American Theatre Guild performed “Clue” on Nov. 26 and 27 at the Granada Theatre, bringing to life the classic Hasbro board game “Clue.”

December 16, 2024

SBIFF: Will Ferrell receives Kirk Douglas Award

By Lauren Chiou

The actor and comedian was honored for his achievements in film during a black-tie fundraiser dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara.

December 7, 2024

“Conclave”: secret, suspense and gossip in the hallowed halls

By Nathan Kwon

Ralph Fiennes stars as Dean-Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, who is entrusted with the impossible task of wrangling the Church’s cardinals in a conclave to elect the new pope.

December 7, 2024

“Absolute Wonder Woman” satisfies, but can’t attain sensation

By Macoy Greco

The first issue of DC Comics' "Absolute Wonder Woman" is an enjoyable read, but lacks resonance to provide true sensation.

December 6, 2024

Koegel Autism Center wows with 5th annual “Unmasking Through Art” show

By Sandra Vovk

The “Unmasking Through Art” show featured a range of multimedia artwork created by neurodivergent artists from UCSB and the Santa Barbara Community.

December 3, 2024

“Disclaimer” is yet another example of disappointing prestige TV

By Jake Turner

Created by Alfonso Cuarón, the show stars Cate Blanchett as Catherine Ravenscroft, a documentarian whose life begins to unravel when she receives a novel which threatens to reveal her secrets.

November 26, 2024

Tyler, The Creator opens up on new album “Chromakopia”

By Zachary Robinson

On his eighth studio album, Tyler, the Creator takes his honesty to the next level, making this his most introspective and raw effort yet.

November 21, 2024

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

By Lauren Chiou

Over the span of one year, UCSB alum Liam Ereneta’s content creation journey has grown to unfathomable heights.

November 16, 2024

“We Live in Time” captures audiences with devastating story of love and life

By Diana Mateescu

A seamless blend of comedy and drama, the film pulls at the viewers’ heartstrings and reminds them to savor every moment of their relationships.

November 16, 2024

In Review: Sean Baker’s “Anora” is a modern day fairytale

By Kasey Wang

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.

November 16, 2024

Babe Rainbow at SOhO: a no-go?

By Lea Vazquez

It’s safe to say that Babe Rainbow is the epitome of rock and roll music — even in ways that aren’t so good.

November 16, 2024

Reinventing realism and Trump in Ali Abbasi’s new controversial movie “The Apprentice”

By Sandra Vovk

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.