Report from Amid a Strong SBIFF
The 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival is in a healthy stride at mid-point, running through Saturday.
Josef Woodard
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Jon Batiste, Live and Soul-full at the Arlington
On Tuesday at SBIFF, Jon Batiste gave an inspired interview; screenings touched on Palestinian family life and a Norwegian rebel director legend; and the late-night slot went to an Argentine nail-biter.
Scorsese in the House, Quick Clips in SBIFF’s Second Wave
Cinema saint Martin Scorsese gave audience to the Arlington’s “Outstanding Director” night, plus new programming menu options.
Irish Transcendence, Hungarian High, Palestinian Wake-up Call, and Billie Eilish in the House/Town
Another full, varied, and international day at SBIFF ends with sobering wake-up call.
Ode to the Left of Funny Haha Comedy King
Among the high points yesterday at SBIFF were an impressive Andy Kaufman doc, a powerful immigration saga, and Lily Gladstone’s dress.
Moving Life in the Projects Saga, and Much More on the SBIFF-scape
SBIFF, Day Two, on the Town and in the Cine-field.
Breakfast of Film Championing
First full day of SBIFF opens with “Breakfast Club” screenings, ends with Maestro Bradley Cooper
ON the Beat | After the Deluge, Musical Life and Brasscals Go On
Weather and water altered the recent live music calendar, now again online and on track.
First Cinematic Dance: Santa Barbara International Film Festival Opens with Heartwarming Doc ‘Madu’
Opening-night film screens at the Arlington Theatre, kicking off 10 days’ worth of world cinema, celebrity galas, and more.
Natural Awe and Angst in Concert at the Arlington
“America’s Diva” Renée Fleming brought her eco-conscious “Voice of Nature” recital/visual project to Santa Barbara courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures.
