Have Yourself a Creative Christmas
24-Hour local arts special airs Dec. 25.
Year: 2007
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Holiday Spirit in Goleta
Goleta Grapevine reports on how the Good Land is celebrating this holiday season.
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner is charming and visually rich in its portrayal of Amir and Hassan as they grow up together in a Kabul that now exists only in our imaginations: making minor mischief, watching American movies, and – of course – flying kites.
Charlie Wilson’s War
Director Mike Nichols brings his wisdom, cool incisiveness, and keen ability to crack wise in this odd yet most potent paste-up job of a socio-political satire. We revel in the period piece funhouse of its ’80s kitsch and the gonzo jerry-rigging of politics to fight the Soviets in Afghanistan – as cleverly maneuvered by former Texan congressman Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks) and a few conspirators.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
In 1936’s Sweeney Todd the barber was simply insane. He hacked bodies into meat pies just because he could – it was the kind of frightening ambiguity that the old Tim Burton might have relished in. It surely would’ve made a far richer character for Johnny Depp, who’s nearly asleep throughout this remake.
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Before he became the next Woody Allen, Judd Apatow was a writer and producer of such un-ennobling projects as Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, a film that Walk Hard unfortunately recalls. This flick will blows no one away with its scattershot satirical take on films that cry out for fiercer retribution.
Dust-Up Over Conflict of Interest
Goleta water board, public in tussle over legal tutorial.
Suit Filed Against Feds in Attempt to Protect Red-Legged Frog
Enviros accuse government of decreasing species’ habitat.
Is Aunt Edna Worth a Sweater?
Families you’re born into, families you create, and what they mean.
Firestone Supports Romney in Presidential Race
Kucinich’s Return to SB postponed due to family death.