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Religulous
Bill Maher, Steve Burg, and Andrew Newberg star in a film written by Maher and directed by Larry Charles.
Maher’s documentary attempts to discover why so many people maintain faith in religions. Skeptics of organized religion will probably find it highly entertaining, but fair and balanced it is not. Read story.
Appaloosa
Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen and Renee Zellwegger star in a film written by Robert Knott and Ed Harris, based upon the novel by Robert Parker and directed by Harris.
In the film acting game, a rare breed of artist both embodies and seems to embrace the ideal of actor-as-chameleon, taking radically shifting roles as a basic artistic challenge. Read story.
Nick & Nora’s Infinite Playlist
Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, and Alexis Dziena star in a film written by Lorene Scafaria and directed by Peter Sollett.
In the 1960s, American studios discovered young actors with a vengeance. Read story.
Reflections on Werner Herzog’s Encounters at the End of the World
Frozen but Full of Life
When the triumvirate of legendary adventurers Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Sir Ernest Shackleton, and Roald Amundsen initiated and, 20 years later in 1917, ended the so-called “Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration,” the last corner of our globe was checked off the undiscovered list, and those hoping to grow up to be explorers were immediately out of luck. Read story.
Eagle Eye
Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, and Billy Bob Thornton star in a film written by John Glenn and directed by D.J. Caruso.
It’s almost charming that screenwriters believe so strongly in the omniscience and omnipotence of our country’s National Security technology. Read story.
Blindness
Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, and Gael García Bernal star in a film written by Don McKellar, based on the novel by José Saramago, and directed by Fernando Meirelles.
Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, and Gael García Bernal star in a film written by Don McKellar, based on the novel by José Saramago, and directed by Fernando Meirelles. Read story.
Nights in Rodanthe
Diane Lane and Richard Gere star in a film written by John Romano and Ann Peacock, based upon the novel by Nicholas Sparks, and directed by George C. Wolfe.
Diane Lane and Richard Gere star in a film written by John Romano and Ann Peacock, based upon the novel by Nicholas Sparks, and directed by George C. Wolfe. Read story.
Telluride Mountainfilm Fest Comes to Santa Barbara
Showcase of Independent, Environmentally Minded, and Exploratory Films at UCSB
Showcase of independent, environmentally minded, and exploratory films at UCSB on October 8. Read story.
Remembering Paul Newman
Santa Barbara’s Number One Film Fan Memorializes the Actor
Roger Durling, Santa Barbara’s number one film fan, memorializes the actor. Read story.
Santa Barbara’s Short Film Superhero
Oscar-Nominated Animator and UCSB Grad Don Hertzfeldt Takes His New Short on the Road
Oscar-nominated animator and UCSB grad Don Hertzfeldt takes his new short on the road. Read story.
Igor
The voices of John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, and John Cleese star in an animated film written by Chris McKenna and directed by Anthony Leonidas.
Beginning screenwriters spend inordinate amounts of time worrying whether they are original enough. Read story.
Lakeview Terrace
Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, and Kerry Washington star in a film written by David Loughery and Howard Korder and directed by Neil LaBute.
In a seemingly clean, pristine bedroom community outside Los Angeles, a young inter-racial couple move in with hopes of domestic bliss. Read story.
Heroes of Hope Benefit at the Granada
Sopranos Star Joey Pantoliano Stars in Film About Mental Illness
Child star Devon Gearhart will also appear at Granada Read story.
Clark Gregg Discusses Choke
Roger Durling Interviews the Screenwriter and Director of Chuck Palahniuk’s Novel
Roger Durling interviews the screenwriter and director of Chuck Palahniuk’s novel. Read story.
Burn After Reading
Frances McDormand, George Clooney, and Brad Pitt star in a film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen.
We’ve been here before, both sitting back and on the edge of our seats to take in one of the Coen Bros. designated “killer comedies” in which we aren’t always sure whether to cackle or cringe. Read story.
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