Film & TV

“All the Light We Cannot See” in review: A swing and a miss

December 5, 2023 by

The television adaptation of Anthony Doerr's 2014 novel falls flat in comparison to its original source material.
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“Five Nights at Freddy’s?” More like two hours of mediocrity

November 22, 2023 by

After eight years in the making, the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” film finally made it to the silver screen on Oct. 27.
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In review: “Bottoms” marks a new age of comedy

October 25, 2023 by

“Bottoms” signifies a shift in the types of movies being made, proving that when women are in the driver's seat, good things can happen.
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Movies and shows to watch for Hispanic Heritage Month

October 25, 2023 by

While National Hispanic Heritage Month is almost over, representation is worth celebrating year-round. Here are 10 movies and shows that you should watch to honor Hispanic heritage and culture!
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In Review: Season two of “The Bear” raises the stakes and serves up chaos

September 2, 2023 by

Season two of “The Bear” gets the best of both worlds. Long takes and fast cuts, antithetical elements that all come together to create a moving depiction of grief and how having a passion can bec...
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Summer 2023 TV watchlist

July 31, 2023 by

Summer for me means excessive and non-stop television consumption. Here is every show I've watched so far, and why you should watch them too.
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Keeping up with trends is the only thing to get out of Netflix’s “Outer Banks” season 3

April 18, 2023 by

Season one jumped to the top of Netflix’s “Top 10 TV Shows” overnight. Now, season three has too many loopholes and unresolved ends that risk the show becoming a new version of Riverdale. 
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Get’cha head in the game: top 10 basketball movies for March Madness

March 13, 2023 by

In honor of UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball team qualifying for the 2023 NCAA March Madness Tournament, here is a list of iconic basketball movies!
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In Review: Skrillex triumphantly returns with “Quest For Fire”

March 13, 2023 by

The album showcases Skrillex's signature style and his experimental forays into the bass scene, all while featuring an impressive lineup of collaborators.
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Joe Goldberg trades in his baseball cap for a detective hat in “You” Season 4 Part 1

March 9, 2023 by

Season four takes time to fully unfold the mystery, and while this allows for a more immersive watching experience, the slow-moving development made for an occasionally dull watch.
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SBIFF 2023: Bess Wohl’s directorial debut “Baby Ruby” is a biter

February 23, 2023 by

The film delivers a painfully real portrayal of motherhood with care, never placing blame on any character.
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“Now, Voyager” sails miles ahead of its time

February 18, 2023 by

The Carsey-Wolf Center hosted a screening of the 1942 classic “Now, Voyager,” followed by a discussion led by professor E. Ann Kaplan about the film’s historical context.
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In Review: Piecing together Netflix’s “Kaleidoscope”

January 30, 2023 by

In spite of its shortcomings, “Kaleidoscope” introduces a novel way of watching shows in the streaming era.
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What to see in theaters this winter

January 30, 2023 by

In 2022, theaters made a comeback from a two-year slump of moviegoing. Even after the pandemic was under control, and before it began, most people were reluctant to make the effort and the expenditure...
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“Ted Lasso” scores in light of soccer’s biggest event

January 30, 2023 by

Sports-comedy “Ted Lasso” is relevant through its themes of soccer, and necessary in its reflection of humanness in sports — the complexities of people and relationships that contribute to the g...
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