Film Fest 2009
Welcome to Independent.com's continuous and colorful coverage of the 24th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Here is where you'll find the latest news, reviews, rumors, and anecdotes from the cinema-laden streets of Santa Barbara for all 10 days of the fest, from Thursday, January 26, to Sunday, February 1.
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Burning Bright
Lightbulb closes out the 2009 Film Festival and bathes Santa Barbara in its warm glow. Read more...
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The Oldest Profession and its "Cliente"
A review on the 24th SBIFF's French movie "Cliente," directed by Josiane Balasko. Read more...
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Albums as Doc Launchpads
New documentaries on Brian Wilson and Johnny Cash use specific albums as reference points for broader stories about the legends. Read more...
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Film With A Social Conscience Documentary Awards
The Fund for Santa Barbara annually presents accolades to one of the documentaries in the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. This year, a record seventeen films from around the world are competing for recognizing and a cash award. Read more...
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Single showing of The Brothers Warner
Plays Saturday night; followed by Q&A with producer and editor; after-party. Read more...
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David Fincher Tribute Deal
Mini-paks okay to pay; admission reduced to $20 as well. Read more...
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SBIFF FLUFF
While the fare can get dark and arty at SBIFF, there is lighter fare--aka fluff--to be savored here, too. Read more...
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Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash played two iconic concerts at Folsom Prison in 1968. Recorded live, they represent of his most evocative work. This film tells the story of the concerts, and Cash's involvement with prison life, culture, and reform through revealing interviews and archival footage. Read more...
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Brian Wilson Goes Home
The Beach Boy follows That Lucky Old Sun back to Santa Barbara for the premier of Going Home. Read more...
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The Women and the Waves
Gidget and Blue Crush only tell part of the story of women and the waves. High definition surf filming meets prominent female surfers including Linda Benson, Healther Tiddens, Debbie Trauntvein and Ashley Lloyd as they carve it up along blue ocean waves. Read more...
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