Film & TV

“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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Interthinking the Arts and Sciences: György Kepes brought to life through new documentary

February 29, 2024 by

The Carsey-Wolf Center hosted a screening of the documentary film “György Kepes: Interthinking Art + Science.” Kepes, a Hungarian artist, professor and visionary, was brought back to life.
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“The Beekeeper” lacks buzz

February 29, 2024 by

Directed by David Ayer and produced by Jason Statham, "The Beekeeper" weaves an elaborate path toward a dull thud of a climax, its few exciting moments of action bookended with bloated dialogue. 
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SBIFF 2024: Heather Graham’s disastrous second film “Chosen Family” closes out festival

February 25, 2024 by

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival closed their festival with the world premiere of "Chosen Family," both starring and directed by Heather Graham.
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SBIFF 2024: “The Cowboy and the Queen” documentary is a historical feat

February 23, 2024 by

The film explores the unlikely relationship Salinas born horse trainer Roberts had with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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SBIFF 2024: Two UCSB student documentaries featured at festival

February 22, 2024 by

“The Salt on our Skin” and “841” were created by UCSB students through the Coastal Media Project nine-week summer program. 
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SBIFF “The Fight for Black Lives” Premiere: Filmmaking as Activism

February 20, 2024 by

The Fight for Black Lives,” which premiered at SBIFF, centers on the health disparities faced by Black Americans, underscoring the experiences of Black mothers and newborns.
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SBIFF 2024: “Ezra” in review

February 20, 2024 by

“Ezra” doesn't aspire to be a masterpiece, but it will warm your heart, make you smile and, when the credits roll, it will invite you to reflect.
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SBIFF 2024: “Io Capitano” is profound and raw

February 20, 2024 by

From the mind of director Matteo Garron, yet another transcendental, thought-provoking film reexamining and reconstructing the traditional migrant story from an authentically stark lens was created.
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SBIFF 2024: “Dance First” falls flat on US premiere

February 17, 2024 by

“Dance First” seems to be more of a theoretical conversation about the mistakes he has made and the ones he chose to take responsibility for, whether or not he directly caused them.
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SBIFF 2024: “Achilles” takes on the plight of Iranian artists

February 17, 2024 by

The film premiered at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and exemplifies the cinematic innovation and rebellion coming out of Iran.
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