Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson Receive Outstanding Performer of the Year Awards at SBIFF
Raymond Matthews
Opinions Editor
On Jan. 17 at the 35th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), actors Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson both received the...
The Beauty of Change in “Frozen 2”
Amrylois Ferido
Contributing Writer
When "Frozen" first showed in theaters in 2013, people literally could not let it go. The film left audiences wanting to see...
“Parasite” Enthralls with a Chilling Commentary on Class
Vy Duong
Contributing Writer
"Essentially, we all live in a society called capitalism."
In a recent interview from Birth.Movies.Death., director Bong Joon-ho of Korean film "Parasite" expressed...
Script to Screen: Pollock Theater Screens “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
Wendy Matias
Contributing Writer
On Saturday, Jan. 11, Pollock Theater screened "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" (2019), a film directed by Marielle Heller and centered...
Our Childhood Makes a Comeback With Disney+
Suchetha Reddy
Contributing Writer
Disney+, a newly launched streaming service, is competing with Netflix — arguably the most popular streaming service currently — to become the...
“Bombshell” Director Brings Fox News Scandal From Script to Screen
Raymond Matthews
Opinions Editor
The film "Bombshell" has received resounding critical acclaim for its authentic, engaging portrayal of the female journalists and news correspondents — namely...
“They Shall Not Grow Old” Showcases the Stories of British WWI Soldiers
Kyle Dent
A.S. Beat Reporter
Weaving together hundreds of Great War testimonials, an immersive soundscape, and re-textured footage, "They Shall Not Grow Old" revives a century-old...
“Joker” Explores the Reality of Darkness
Sofia Lyon
Contributing Writer
"Joker" is a dark, nihilistic look into the reality that many individuals suffering from severe mental illness face. With cinematic homage to...
UCSB’s REEL LOUD Presents a Film Competition for the Best of the Best
Noe Padilla
Incoming News Editor
It’s quite a rare opportunity to be able to observe the future talent of cinema all coalesced in one student event....
Script to Screen: A Conversation with “Game of Thrones” Episode Director
Noe Padilla
With season eight of “Game of Thrones” right around the corner, UCSB gave fans of the series an opportunity to interact with Jeremy...
