Film & TV

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

November 5, 2019 by

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.
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Director Hao Wu Accompanies Documentary Screening at Pollock Theater

October 23, 2019 by

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. 
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In Review: Todd Phillips’ Controversial ‘Joker’

October 14, 2019 by

Terrifying, devastating and ultimately stunning, “Joker” will probably leave you speechless in the theater seat.
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A Tale of Two Rock Stars

September 26, 2019 by

Linda Ronstadt and David Crosby both got the Hollywood treatment this summer. That’s about where the similarities end.
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‘Blinded by the Light’: A Brilliant Tribute to the Boss

August 28, 2019 by

“Blinded by the Light” reminds all of us to not let the world get us down.
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Tarantino Sends His Love to Hollywood in His Biggest Box Office Opening Yet

July 28, 2019 by

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.
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The Year of the Musical Biopic

July 10, 2019 by

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.
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Looking Back on Avatar: The Last Airbender

July 10, 2019 by

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

May 19, 2019 by

The final season makes me wish I had stuck to my anti-”Game of Thrones” convictions.
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Eight Blazin’ 4/20 Movies

April 19, 2019 by

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.
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Profiling Peter Saraf: The Man Behind Little Miss Sunshine

March 12, 2019 by

A producer's reflections on the Oscars, mainstream movies and following his passion for film.
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Michael B. Jordan Highlights This Year’s SBIFF

February 20, 2019 by

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

February 17, 2019 by

The annual film festival welcomed dozens of celebrities.
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Beatlemania Hits Pollock Theater

January 24, 2019 by

Most recently, Pollock showed “A Hard Day’s Night,” and Beatles fans of all ages made an appearance to the sold-out screening.
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‘Vice’ Puts Dick Cheney On the Silver Screen

January 16, 2019 by

“Vice” is a far cry from any other biopic of the time period, and, quite frankly, should not be compared to other dramatizations of political events or careers.
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