SBIFF Executive Director Makes a Powerful Statement to Open the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Durling’s speech is a plea to protect the freedom of the arts at a time when it is under attack.
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Essay | Wild at Heart and Head, for the Ages
Our film critic, Josef Woodard, shares some memories of the great American cinematic renegade David Lynch.
Barney’s Film Festival Notes
It was so misty-moisty on Saturday morning that directors’ panel moderator Peter Bart told a Lobero audience, “I didn’t know if I was coming to Santa Barbara or Downton Abbey.”
My Breakfast with the Filmmakers
Meeting directors, actors, and more at the annual SBIFF morning media gathering.
First Night at the Film Fest
UPDATE: Medgar Evers’s widow Myrlie Evers-Williams to present to Viola Davis.
What’s Up With Film Fest
The 25th Santa Barbara International Film Festival announces this year’s stars.
Fired Reporter Sues for Overtime
Fired News-Press reporter can seek unpaid overtime wages; plus, Wine Cask rumors, in-town film buzz, and more.
Remembering Paul Newman
Roger Durling, Santa Barbara’s number one film fan, memorializes the actor.
Henry Brant (1913-2008)
The Pulitzer Prize-winning king of spatial music poured forth intriguing pieces from his modest Westside home.
Shots from Citizen McCaw
A gallery of the talked-about News-Press doc premiere.
