Film & TV

‘Annihilation’: More Shimmer Than Substance

April 15, 2018 by

“Annihilation” is a visual feast and highly suspenseful, even downright scary at times. However, it’s hard to get around the lackluster characters, overworked dialogue and vague conclusion.
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Spielberg Dares to be Stupid

April 12, 2018 by

It's morbidly amusing to consider that Steven Spielberg directed an adaptation of Twilight for boys.
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Wes Anderson Embraces His Eccentricity in ‘Isle of Dogs’

April 12, 2018 by

“Isle of Dogs,” serves as a reflection of Anderson’s inquisitive perspective of the world. The simplicity of the ideas which linger throughout his mind are brought to light on the big screen and...
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A Spring Slate of Films

April 4, 2018 by

Ah, spring. Here's a few films to look out for in the upcoming season.
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Watch Mikey Alfred’s Colorful ‘Summer of ’17 Episode 2’

March 9, 2018 by

The skating and film world merge thanks to the mastermind behind “Illegal Civilization,” director Mikey Alfred.
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Live-Action ‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ Sacrifices Its Wonder

March 7, 2018 by

Fullmetal Alchemist has wonderful characterization, amazing world-building, fun humor and an all-around joyous sense of adventure.
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Donald Glover’s Surreal World of Atlanta

March 7, 2018 by

“Atlanta” is nothing like any TV show the world has ever seen before. It takes risks, it immerses the audience and it speaks huge volumes in brief moments.
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Artsweek’s 2018 Oscars Predictions

March 4, 2018 by

Artsweek makes predictions for the 90th Academy Awards.
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‘Black Panther’ Leaps Its Way to the Top

February 22, 2018 by

Ryan Coogler's  "Black Panther" is a film rooted in real-life issues that tells one of Marvel's more grounded stories while being set in an unabashedly sci-fi setting.
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‘Big Sick’ Writers Uncover Their Roots at Script to Screen

February 14, 2018 by

The Big Sick champions the romantic comedy genre, delivering humor, heart and reality while simultaneously staying true to its roots.
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Script to Screen: Jordan Peele Discusses ‘Get Out’

February 13, 2018 by

To lighten the mood, Peele talked about alternate endings. There were two endings that were filmed: an ending with Chris going to jail and the ending shown in the film. To our surprise, there was one ...
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In Photos: 33rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 9, 2018 by

Celebrities and media flocked to the Arlington Theatre as the 33rd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival hit the red carpet.
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2018 SBIFF Virtuosos Awards Shine Bright

February 7, 2018 by

The recipients of the 2018 Virtuosos Award provided a fascinating unpredictability that had the audience on edge of their seats, ready to laugh and leaving them reluctant to leave the escape of a Holl...
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The End of the F***ing World: A Teenage Rebellion

January 31, 2018 by

At the core of it all, they are two teens struggling with that awkward in between: they’re not quite adults and not quite kids anymore. They’re brimming with a bleak resentment to an awful society...
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‘Loving Vincent’ Captures Van Gogh in Motion

October 26, 2017 by

Every single frame in the movie is the work of a team of artists; each minute is comprised of the efforts of hundreds of people working for hundreds of hours.
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