$42,000
$42,000 The cost of a 30-second commercial spot during the first Super Bowl, held on January 15, 1967. source: about.com.
Year: 2007
GAUCHO GOSSIP
Washington state police have located Neil Baker, the ex-UCSB staff engineer who allegedly threatened to kill his former coworkers. Baker
The (805) Deli
The corner of Carrillo and Santa Barbara streets must be one of the busiest in town for car traffic, but it’s oddly lacking in pedestrians. Can this be the deli that changes all of that? We hope so.
A Stellar Centerpiece
In years past, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival‘s Centerpiece event — which, as the name implies, marks the middle of the festival — has been a relatively mellow affair. A little movie, a little wine, and we’d call it a night. This year, not so much. The SBIFF outdid themselves yet again.
Notes on Film
SOUND SCREENINGS: Cineaesthetics and movie buzzes, the highs and lows of the film art, are in the air. In the
First King of the Festival
In The Last King of Scotland, Forest Whitaker becomes the notorious Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. We spoke a couple weeks ago about his role, Ugandan politics, and Santa Barbara. This is the extended version of that Q&A, which appears in an edited form in this week’s printed edition of The Independent.
Puppies Stolen from Animal Adoption Center
DAWG employees and the Santa Barbara Police are asking for anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the missing canines to call in with their information.
Earaches and Dead Geckos Don’t Stop Liz
Panana holds more surprises for Liz, including the loss of a travel companion, a bit of Santa Barbara hospitality, and big surprise in the end.
Views from the Others
Josef Woodard explores how film is what really drives this festival, especially those films from abroad, which offer glimpses into life that are distinct from our American filmmaking roots. Here, he reviews Blessed by Fire, Ten Canoes, and Golden Door.
UCSB Women’s Center Honors Pro Mountain Biker
Streb, a champoin on the competitive mountain bike circuit, earns the center’s nod for its 9th Annual Distinguished Woman in Sports Lecture.
