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February 14, 2024
The Rise of Abolish ICE
It's a hard way to grow up, knowing that your family—your whole world—could just crumble at any moment. This feeling always follows you...
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June 14, 2023
In ‘The Flash,’ Michael Keaton’s Batman Returns to the DCEU
Barry Allen is the man who can outrun time itself. Bathed in electrified chemicals, he became The Flash, the fastest man alive.
Seeing the previews...
.Film
April 24, 2023
Lisa Jensen Reflects on Her Career—and the Future of Moviegoing
Forty-six years after her first review was published in ‘Good Times,’ film critic Lisa Jensen has reached a ‘crossroads’
.Art
February 22, 2023
Banff Mountain Film Festival is an Annual Santa Cruz Tradition
The film festival’s 24 films showcase everything from extreme outdoor sports to environmental stewardship
.Film
December 21, 2022
New Horror Movie Has Santa Cruz Connection
The Geare Brothers’ screenwriting debut ‘The Retaliators’ was inspired by their sister’s brutal assault
.Film
September 7, 2022
The Ocean Film Festival Celebrates Earth’s Precious Resource
Several of the movies showing at the Rio Theatre event focus on sustainability
.Film
August 10, 2022
New Film Honors Those Affected by the CZU Lightning Complex Fires
Mountain Community Theater’s ‘The CZU Fire in Their Own Words: Fighting Fires, Losing Homes and Rebuilding Community’ is a living document and gift to the community
.Film
July 8, 2022
New Film Honors CZU Survivors
The Mountain Community Theater’s documentary debuts this weekend at the Boulder Creek Rec Center
.Art
February 23, 2022
Capitola Collectacon is Central Coast’s Biggest Comic Con Yet
The two-day event at Capitola Mall to feature over 50 vendors, special guest appearances and everything ‘Star Wars’
.Film
December 8, 2021
Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Being the Ricardos’ Dives into 1950s America
Nicole Kidman may not be the first person you’d think of to play the role of beloved TV comedy icon Lucille Ball, but she...
October 26, 2021
When Santa Cruz County Became Klownsville
How the 1980s cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space ended up shooting in Santa Cruz and Watsonville
.A&E
October 26, 2021
Why Alfred Hitchcock Chose Scotts Valley
After exploring this area for 1940’s ‘Rebecca,’ the legendary director made a lasting connection