2008 Spring Film Preview
Juno
Magic Lantern Films kick things off with a little number from our own Ivan Reitman’s Academy-nominated son, Jason. Fri., Apr. 4, 7 and 10pm; Mon., Apr. 7, 10pm. I.V. Theater, 960 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista. Visit myspace.com/magiclantern.
Leatherheads
George Clooney directs and stars in this look at the nascent world of pro football circa 1925. Fri., Apr. 4, general release.
My Blueberry Nights
Hong Kong cinema wizard Wong Kar Wai’s first English-language film stars Norah Jones and Jude Law-steamy and postmodern to boot. Fri., Apr. 4, limited release.
Shine a Light
Martin Scorsese (The Last Waltz, Taxi Driver) and the Rolling Stones (“Under My Thumb,” “Sympathy for the Devil”) celebrate the Twilight of the Boomers. Fri., Apr. 4, general release.
Conspiracy
A free screening of Frank Pierson’s chronicle of the Final Solution protocol, starring Kenneth Branagh and Stanley Tucci. The director will attend for a Q&A. Thu., Apr. 10, 7:30pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Call 893-3535 or visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
There Will Be Blood
Special screening features milkshake-drinking contest and big prizes. Fri., Apr. 11, 7 and 10pm; Mon., Apr. 14, 10pm. I.V. Theater, 960 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista. Visit myspace.com/magiclantern.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Check out a free sneak peak of this comedic look at romantic heartbreak, from the in-demand producers of Superbad. Tue., Apr. 15, 7 and 10pm. I.V. Theater, 960 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista. Visit myspace.com/magiclantern.
Critic’s Pick :Control
The much talked about directorial debut of Anton Corbijn tells the story of the late Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis and his tragic suicide in 1980. The biopic (based on Curtis’s wife’s book Touching from a Distance) will be shown only once in Santa Barbara. The film, which stars Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, and Alexandra Maria Lara, created quite the critical stir at 2007’s Cannes Film Festival, making it the ideal choice for a very special, two-night-only S.B. debut. Fri., Apr. 18, 7 and 10pm; Mon., Apr. 21, 10pm. I.V. Theater, 960 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista. Visit myspace.com/magiclantern.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
UCSB’s Arts & Lectures and Magic Lantern team up to bring a free screening of Julian Schnabel’s schnabelicious film. Fri., Apr. 25, 7 and 10pm. I.V. Theater, 960 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista. Visit myspace.com/magiclantern. Mon., Apr. 28, 7:30pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
Exiled
Johnny To’s critically acclaimed Hong Kong action film comes to S.B. for the first time. Fri., May 2, 7 and 10pm; Mon., May 5, 10pm. I.V. Theater, 960 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista. Visit myspace.com/magiclantern.
Iron Man
John Favreau directs the fanboy-anticipated superhero epic. Fri., May 2, general release.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Sooner or later you’ll see it. Fri., May 2, general release.
Critic’s Pick : An Evening with John Cleese
UCSB’s Arts & Lectures presents John Cleese, live and onstage, in this very special night of film and live entertainment. The S.B. inhabitant and well-known member of Monty Python will be on hand to introduce the Python’s 1975 breakout hit (and legendary cult classic), Monty Python and the Holy Grail, as well as answer questions following the screening. Thu., May 15, 7:30pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Call 893-3535 or visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days
This Cannes prize-winning film is part of the Santa Barbara Human Rights Film Festival. Tue., May 27, 7pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Call 893-3535 or visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
The Violin
This thriller, made in Mexico, will be screened as part of the Santa Barbara Human Rights Film Festival. Tue., May 27, 9pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Call 893-3535 or visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
Taxi to the Dark Side
Part of the Santa Barbara Human Rights Film Festival. Wed., May 28, 7pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Call 893-3535 or visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
Persepolis
Animated film based on Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel of life in Iran. Part of the Santa Barbara Human Rights Film Festival. Thu., May 29, 7pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Call 893-3535 or visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
