Further Adventures on the ’Stan Plan
Our critic runs down some SBIFF entries from Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and a trippy one from Canada.
Month: February 2011
Get A CLU
City Councilman Dale Francisco performed a very real disservice to the American Civil Liberties Union when he blamed the ACLU for the closing of state asylums.
Curb Extensions Whacko
The letter praising bulb-outs in this week’s Independent was so totally predictable, since it came from a group of architects.
Teardrop Speaks
Oscar nominee John Hawkes to receive Virtuoso Award.
Lou Barlow Talks Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr.
The lo-fi pioneers will swing by Velvet in support of their Bakesale reissue on Monday, February 7.
Hailee Steinfeld’s Big Break
True Grit’s pint-sized powerhouse is now an Oscar nominee.
Fund for Santa Barbara’s Social Justice Award
With each incarnation, it becomes more accepted and appreciated that SBIFF just might be Santa Barbara’s most political and progressive event of the year.
Closing Night Film: Carmen in 3D
SBIFF’s closing night extravaganza centers on Carmen in 3d.
¡Viva el Arte! and Other World Music
Sophisticated international sounds will fill the air at several Santa Barbara stages this week.
Reaction to Brown’s Plan
California Governor Jerry Brown used his term’s first State of the State address to urge Republican lawmakers to allow a special election.
