Film & TV

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 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.

January 17, 2020

An Ode to the Art of Photography: Capturing Life on Film

By Sonya Raytburg

You can most definitely get photos that you took on your phone or digital camera printed, but the film process is just an undeniably different and more special experience.

November 5, 2019

In Review: “Living With Yourself”

By Arielle Bitton

Paul Rudd has built a very successful career based off of comedy films, which is why seeing him star in a rather dark drama is quite unexpected from the beloved actor.

November 5, 2019

“Zombieland: Double Tap”: Someone Should Have Double Tapped This Franchise

By Devin Himatsinghani

Because of the first movie’s charm and its satire on the zombie genre, one would think that its sequel would at least share some of those qualities, if not all.

October 23, 2019

Director Hao Wu Accompanies Documentary Screening at Pollock Theater

By Martha Gonzalez

Recently, UC Santa Barbara’s Pollock Theater screened “People’s Republic of Desire,” a documentary that presents an alternate perspective of China’s livestreaming universe. 

October 14, 2019

In Review: Todd Phillips’ Controversial ‘Joker’

By Aayush Dixit

Terrifying, devastating and ultimately stunning, “Joker” will probably leave you speechless in the theater seat.

September 26, 2019

A Tale of Two Rock Stars

By Katherine Swartz

Linda Ronstadt and David Crosby both got the Hollywood treatment this summer. That’s about where the similarities end.

August 28, 2019

‘Blinded by the Light’: A Brilliant Tribute to the Boss

By Kristina Valencia

“Blinded by the Light” reminds all of us to not let the world get us down.

July 28, 2019

Tarantino Sends His Love to Hollywood in His Biggest Box Office Opening Yet

By Kristina Valencia

A film that mixes fiction with reality, “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” stands apart from the rest of the reboots and remakes currently flooding movie theaters.

July 10, 2019

The Year of the Musical Biopic

By Katherine Swartz

These blink-and-you-miss-them genres will always be a part of film. Right now, we’re in the era of the musical biopic.

July 10, 2019

Looking Back on Avatar: The Last Airbender

By Aayush Dixit

We all have a tendency, whether we admit it or not, to look back on the past with rose-colored glasses.

May 19, 2019

The Downfall of Game of Thrones

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

The final season makes me wish I had stuck to my anti-”Game of Thrones” convictions.

April 19, 2019

Eight Blazin’ 4/20 Movies

By Kristina Valencia

To commemorate this stoner holiday, here’s a list of movies about weed and its related adventures, perfect for a night spent with the munchies.

March 12, 2019

Profiling Peter Saraf: The Man Behind Little Miss Sunshine

By Hannah Jackson

A producer's reflections on the Oscars, mainstream movies and following his passion for film.

February 20, 2019

Michael B. Jordan Highlights This Year’s SBIFF

By Joshen Mantai

The 34th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival showcased some of Hollywood’s biggest stars along with award-winning short films and documentaries.