Film Previews
bAd Makes Good of Dyslexia
Short Film About Common Learning Disability to Screen with Panel of Experts
Short film about common learning disability to screen with panel of experts. Read story.
Spring Arts Preview - Film
2009 Spring Arts Preview
With the award season buzz slowly wearing off, cinephiles can begin to look toward a spring filled with films that make for a bit lighter fare. Read story.
Will Ride Anything, With Soul
Artist and Surf Filmmaker Thomas Campbell Brings The Present to the Arlington
Artist and surf filmmaker Thomas Campbell brings The Present to the Arlington. Read story.
Isla Vista’s Surfrider Presents Out There
Surf Film Used to Champion Conservation
Surf film used to champion conservation. Read story.
Education in Humanity
The 10th Annual Santa Barbara African Heritage Film Series
Introducing the 10th annual Santa Barbara African Heritage Film Series Read story.
John Cleese Revives A Fish Called Wanda
Montecito’s Resident Funny Englishman Brings His 1988 Film to the Stage
Montecito’s resident funny Englishman brings his 1988 film to the stage. Read story.
2009 Winter Arts Preview - Film
2009 Winter Arts Preview - Film Read story.
The Memoir of a Geisha
Geisha Author Liza Dalby Brings Steven Spielberg’s Film to UCSB
Geisha author Liza Dalby brings Steven Spielberg’s film to UCSB. Read story.
24th Santa Barbara International Film Festival Unveiled
Roger Durling Promises Fest-Goers Will “Discover by Day” and Be “Dazzled by Night”
Head honcho Roger Durling promises that fest-goers will “discover by day” and be “dazzled by night.” Read story.
The 17th Annual OUTrageous Film Festival Hits Santa Barbara
Rebel with a Cause
In the just-finished election cycle, the idea of a rebel was hijacked by the not-so-rebellious Republican Party and the, um, mavericky ways of its presidential nominee and his pristinely dressed running mate. Read story.
Open Your Eyes to the Ojai Film Festival
Still Growing in Its Ninth Year, Santa Barbara’s Mountain Neighbors Want to Be Next Telluride
Still growing in its ninth year, Santa Barbara’s mountain neighbors want to be the next Telluride. Read story.
Talking Movies with Ray Bradbury
Sci-Fi Author and Screenwriter to be Honored at Ojai Film Festival for Lifetime Achievement
Sci-Fi author and screenwriter to be honored at Ojai Film Festival for lifetime achievement. Read story.
The Santa Barbara Ocean Film Festival Comes to Town
Kicks Off Tonight, October 22, Runs Through Friday, October 24
Kicks off tonight, October 22, and runs through Friday, October 24. Read story.
Secrets from The Secret Life of Bees
Chatting with Actor Dakota Fanning and Writer/Director Gina Prince-Bythewood
Roger Durling chats with actor Dakota Fanning and writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood. Read story.
Reflections on Werner Herzog’s Encounters at the End of the World
Frozen but Full of Life
When the triumvirate of legendary adventurers Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Sir Ernest Shackleton, and Roald Amundsen initiated and, 20 years later in 1917, ended the so-called “Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration,” the last corner of our globe was checked off the undiscovered list, and those hoping to grow up to be explorers were immediately out of luck. Read story.
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