Eyes Wide Open
Taking a page from Omar Khayy¡m, I wonder what filmmakers buy that is half so precious as what they sell?
Barney Brantingham
Recent Stories
How to Have a Pleasant Christmas
Barney advises the avoidance of certain subjects while people are slicing the ham with a sharp knife.
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Expansion Plans
Fr. Rafael Marin tells Barney that the parish paid the archdiocese undisclosed amount for an internal transfer of the modest building, formerly occupied by the Sisters of Bethany.
Fourth of July in November
He burst onto the political scene like an Independence Day rocket, winning the presidency in a wave of youthful optimism, inspiring a nation where many at first had doubts.
Barney Chats with James Ellroy
Literary lion–or “demon dog”–of American crime fiction writes from experience.
Arizona’s White Mountains
If you think Arizona is all desert and high heat, drive or fly to the town of Show Low, then head for the tall pines.
No More Skycap Service at Santa Barbara Airport
On the Beat: Pinch-penny airlines force Mike Adriansen, with his familiar face and helping hands, out of business. Gaviota land saved.
The Shrimp’s on the Barbie, But the Fat’s in the Fire
Paul Hogan’s tax troubles, Shelley Leachman’s “Dear Journalism” letter, Ty Warner’s cred, and flamenco’s fate.
Shoot Low, They Might Be Crawling
Angelo Mozilo, kingpin of the notorious Countryside mortgage outfit being sued by the State of California, plans to move into a high-priced home in Santa Barbara, according to word on the street.
W Is for Writers Conference
Barney interviews the wise-cracking creator of Kinsey Millhone.
