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Cinema Continues to Consume Our Town
On an SBIFF Thursday, actor Jeffrey Wright seized the Arlington stage and our affection, while the parade of worldly cinematic treats continues.
Local Hero, Merlot Division
Paul Giamatti, of Santa Ynez Valley–based ‘Sideways’ fame, gets his SBIFF spotlight, and screenings go deep diving, and into an Australian psychological walkabout.
Report from Amid a Strong SBIFF
The 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival is in a healthy stride at mid-point, running through Saturday.
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
