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October 9, 2024

Into the Woods

Lisa Landers—whose award-winning documentary, Giants Rising is screening Oct. 14 at the Rio Theatre—is eager to share her excitement.

.Film

May 22, 2024

Road Wearier

Mad Max and his virtual descendants—forever trying to straighten out injustices in the name of the downtrodden—have seemingly never lost their power to excite and engage.

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April 24, 2024

Rainn Wilson’s ‘Soul Boom’ Explores Radical Compassion

Actor Rainn Wilson’s newest book, “Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution,” dives into his upbringing, and his vision for the future.

.Film

April 10, 2024

Chloe Xtina Watching the Watchers

Chloe Xtina will be shooting a new short film in Santa Cruz in mid-May... “Santa Cruz has always been this dark, magical place to me,” Xtina says

.Film

March 6, 2024

Living in Exile

...Silver was immediately taken with the vitality of the now-80 year old musician. He was moved by his personal story as well as by the larger saga...

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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...

.A&E

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...

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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

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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

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The Ocean Film Festival Celebrates Earth’s Precious Resource

New Film Honors Those Affected by the CZU Lightning Complex Fires