Film & TV

“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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SBIFF Riviera Theatre hosts screening, interview with director Payal Kapadia on “All We Imagine as Light”

October 24, 2024 by

The pre-release screening took place at Santa Barbara's Riviera Theatre, and was followed by an interview with writer and director Payal Kapadia
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Binge vs. week-by-week: How streaming release models can influence success

August 11, 2024 by

As the streaming war rages on, platforms have been grappling with the decision of release format — a decision that is inconsistent across providers. 
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Artsweek’s 2024 mid-year report

July 19, 2024 by

The best movies, shows and albums from 2024 (so far).
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“Mustard Man”: The “post coming-of-age-story” of music, mayhem and maturing

July 16, 2024 by

The independent, student-created film tells a story of rock ‘n’ roll, lifelong family friendships and the kind of chaos that can only happen in your 20s. 
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In review: Falling for “The Fall Guy”

June 12, 2024 by

The film offers a unique look into a profession that is often overlooked in modern media — stunt performers.
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Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer”: A haunting depiction of trauma

June 12, 2024 by

While “Baby Reindeer” doesn’t offer a solution to dealing with the consequences of trauma, it illustrates an accurate portrayal of the effects of trauma and how this can impact an individual’s...
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“Fallout” is an explosion of violence, gore and the power of the human spirit at the end of the world

May 7, 2024 by

Amazon Prime’s latest hit, an adaptation of the popular video game franchise of the same name, masterfully balances disaster, comedy, misery and heart all at once.
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In Review: “Challengers” serves

May 7, 2024 by

Luca Guadagnino’s star-studded sports drama “Challengers” hit theaters on April 22, an exhilarating 131 minutes of friendship, tension and steamy heartbreak.
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Antonio Sánchez dazzles in “Birdman Live” 10th Anniversary

May 2, 2024 by

For the 10th anniversary of the release of "Birdman," Sánchez embarked on a North American and European tour, playing his music live alongside the movie.
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“Monkey Man”: a politically charged action debut

April 24, 2024 by

The directorial debut of actor Dev Patel moves with confidence and tenacity, making it a refreshing addition to the action genre.
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Nowhere: Gregg Araki’s auteur sex infused dramedy

April 9, 2024 by

On March 2, the Pollock Theater screened “Nowhere” in collaboration with KCSB as part of the theater’s “CWC Presents: Revisiting the Classics” series.
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“The Tragedy of Macbeth”: Joel Coen and Frances McDormand discuss their latest project

March 11, 2024 by

Joel Coen's adaptation was screened at UCSB's Pollock Theater on Feb. 29.
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The return of the sci-fi: “Dune: Part Two” studies the politics of power

March 11, 2024 by

“Dune: Part Two” was released in the United States on March 1 and has been at the forefront of online and media conversations.
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The results are in: The Daily Nexus’ official Academy Awards predictions

March 7, 2024 by

Artsweek Editor and Nexus Awards Analyst Lauren Chiou’s predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards, which take place in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on March 10.
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