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Ryan Gosling Honored at SB Film Festival
by Stephanie Smyth & Tracy Bueno

January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Actor Ryan Gosling received the first ever Independent Award at the 23rd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival last night, January 29th. Dozens of screaming fans awaited Gosling’s arrival at the Lobero Theater in Downtown Santa Barbara.
The Independent Award acknowledges an artist who demonstrates excellence and contributes significantly to the independent film community.
Craig Gillespie, director [...]

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Definitely, Maybe—A Definite Opening Night Hit
by Stephanie Smyth

January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The 23rd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival commenced with the world premiere of Alan Brooks’ newest film Definitely, Maybe. The film will not be released in theaters until this Valentine’s Day, but on January 24th, the Arlington Theater held a special screening in celebration of the festival’s opening night. Brooks presented his film along [...]

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Spaniard Javier Bardem Remembers His Roots
by Stephanie Smyth

January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The work and achievements of Spanish actor Javier Bardem were celebrated on Monday, January 28, at the 23rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The fifth day of the festival concluded with the Montecito Award ceremony, where festival attendees were able to witness an in-depth interview between Bardem and Festival Executive Director Roger Durling.
Bardem [...]

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Cate Blanchett: Third Female ‘Modern Master’
by Megan Barnes

January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Stephanie Smyth | The Bottom Line

Amid pouring rain and flashing cameras, Australian actress Cate Blanchett, up for two Oscars for her performances in Elizabeth: The Golden Age and I’m Not There, arrived at the 23rd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, where she accepted the Modern Master Award and [...]