Arts & Entertainment Reviews
Iron Man 3
Tony Stark returns in this CGI-filled, in-joke fueled third installment of the popular Marvel Comics film franchise. Read story.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
1927 Theatre Company Reviewed
The London-based theatre company 1927 performed as part of Arts & Lectures at UCSB’s Campbell Hall on Thursday, May 2 Read story.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The Company You Keep
Robert Redford stars in and directs this action-packed political thriller that ultimately misses the mark. Read story.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Next to Normal Reviewed
Out of the Box Theatre Company has done an outstanding job with this rewarding new musical. Read story.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Quire of Voyces
Nathan Kreitzer directed the Quire of Voyces in a program that included a new composition by Michael Eglin. Read story.
Monday, May 6, 2013
May 1 Handel and Haydn Society of Boston Concert Reviewed
Led by violinist Aisslinn Nosky, the Handel and Haydn Society brought new life to Vivaldi and other Italian composers. Read story.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Brad Mehldau Trio and The Bad Plus at the Lobero Theatre
The piano trio format has never been so vital. Read story.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Mud
Huckleberry Finn references aside, Jeff Nichols’s latest does a solid job of portraying a young man as he grapples with growing up. Read story.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Santa Barbara Master Chorale
The Master Chorale performed Antonín Dvořák’s first religious themed work at the First United Methodist Church / Sunday, April 21, 2013, 3pm Read story.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Old Crow Medicine Show at the Lobero Theatre
It’s been a long time coming, but Old Crow Medicine Show is finally getting the praise it deserves. Read story.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Jennifer Koh Recital Reviewed
This solo recital mixed traditional and contemporary sounds to great effect. Read story.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Second Thoughts About Scoring Films
Brad Fiedel’s Borrowed Time. At Center Stage Theater on Fruday, April 26. Read story.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Becky’s New Car Reviewed
Becky’s New Car at SBCC’s Jurkowitz Theater on Saturday, April 27 Read story.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
From Up on Poppy Hill
Hayao (Howl’s Moving Castle) Miyazaki cowrote this second feature, directed by son Goro. Read story.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Don Pasquale at the Granada Theatre
The triumph of this production of Don Pasquale was in the sweetness of the tender moments. Read story.
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