ON the Beat | Academy Seasoning, Out of Season
Recent events at the Music Academy of the West’s Miraflores estate awaken the senses.
Author: Josef Woodard
SBIFF Charges Ahead: The Art of Doubt and Non-Linear Storylines
Ralph Fiennes tribute and a host of films from points near and far highlight Day Three of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Of Sheep and the Expense of Humanity, and Other Santa Barbara International Film Festival Notes
Report from Day 2 of SBIFF has Angelina Jolie with Leonard Maltin, the new Animation Panel, and films from near and far.
Cinema and Sensibilities
Opening night of Santa Barbara International Film Festival brings out local officials — and Jane Austen.
Film Review | Renovating a Body of Work
Best Picture Oscar nom ‘The Substance’ addresses ageism and sexism in Hollywood, on bloody satirical terms.
Film Artists in the House, in the Flesh
This year’s glittery list of tribute evenings at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
includes Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Zoe Saldaña, and a rich “Virtuosos Award” cast.
SBIFF Mandate: Roll Film, Repeat, Repeat…
Dense film program, centered at the new five-screen Film Center and the Riviera Theatre, showcases women directors and world and U.S. premieres.
The 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival Brings Movie Magic
Rolling out the red carpet for 12 days of international features, world premieres, big stars, and all sorts of cinephile catnip.
Toasting a Legendary Radio Voice and Force in Santa Barbara
Overflow crowd packs SOhO for Gary Fruin Memorial, with Karla Bonoff, Alan Parsons, Michael McDonald, and Kenny Loggins performing.
Review | Early Music Comes Early, Digs Deep
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, with guest Julia Bullock, enlightens with period instrument splendor at the Lobero Theatre.
