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  • A House of Dynamite

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    A House of Dynamite Followed by a conversation with Director Kathryn Bigelow When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow Written by Noah Oppenheim Starring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jason Clarke, Greta Lee 1h 52m

  • Dead Man’s Wire

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Dead Man's Wire followed by a conversation with Director Gus Van Sant On February 8, 1977, Tony Kiritsis entered the office of Richard Hall, president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off shotgun wired with a "dead man's wire" from the trigger to Tony's own neck. Directed by Gus Van Sant Written by Austin Kolodney Starring Al Pacino, Bill Skarsgård, Cary Elwes 1h 45m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1PgbIWZ-9s

  • The Things You Kill

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Things You Kill followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Alireza Khatami Canada's entry to the Academy Awards Winner of the Director's Award at Sundance Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, a university professor coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance. Written & Directed by Alireza Khatami Starring Ekin Koç, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Hazar Ergüçlü, Ercan Kesal 1h 53m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6iLqjUUCrI

  • Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Rian Johnson Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery opus. Directed by Rian Johnson Written by Rian Johnson Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny. Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden Church 2h 20m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHM1K1JByBI

  • Arcadia

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Arcadia followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Yorgos Zois Greece's entry to the Academy Awards Radiant neurologist Katerina has to confront her worst suspicions as she accompanies Yannis, a former well-respected doctor, to identify the victim of a tragic car accident at an off-season seaside resort. Together, but also on her own nightly excursions to a mysterious rustic beach bar, they unravel a haunting tale of love, loss, acceptance and letting go. Directed by Yorgos Zois Written by Konstantina Kotzamani, […]

  • Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere followed by a conversation with Jeremy Allen White and Scott Cooper Bruce Springsteen's journey crafting his 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band. Based on Warren Zanes' book. Directed by Scott Cooper Written by Scott Cooper Starring Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, Odessa Young, Marc Maron, David Krumholtz, Gaby Hoffmann 2h https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQXdM3J33No

  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle with complimentary popcorn and drinks courtesy of Crunchyroll English Dubbed Version will be shown The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has grossed over $670M globally, and is the #5 highest grossing film at the global box office. The film has […]

  • Marty Supreme

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Marty Supreme followed by a conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Directed by Josh Safdie Written by Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie Starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, Fran Drescher 2h 29m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI6-qKhzTt8

  • Song Sung Blue

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Song Sung Blue followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Craig Brewer and Actors Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Two down-on-their-luck performers form a Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Directed by Craig Brewer Written by Craig Brewer Starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Hudson Hilbert Hensley 2h 11m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqU7iiHFCzw

  • Left-Handed Girl

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Left-Handed Girl followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Shih-Ching Tsou Taiwan's entry to the Academy Awards When a single mother and her two daughters relocate to Taipei to open a night market stall, they encounter new challenges and generations of secrets that threaten to upend their family unity. Directed by Shih-Ching Tsou Written by Shih-Ching Tsou, Sean Baker Starring Janel Tsai, Shih-Yuan Ma, Nina Ye, Brando Huang, Akio Chen, Xin-Yan Chao 1h 49m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rXnpfzpk8s

  • Sinners

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Sinners followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Ryan Coogler & Producer Zinzi Coogler Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Directed by Ryan Coogler Written by Ryan Coogler Starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, Delroy Lindo 2h 17m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGxHflevuk

  • No Other Choice

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    No Other Choice followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Park Chan-wook and Actor Lee Byung Hun After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. Directed by Park Chan-wook Written by Park Chan-wook, Lee Kyoung-mi, Jahye Lee Starring Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon 2h 19m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKZpuG_ezvY

  • The Long Walk

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Long Walk followed by a conversation with Writer JT Mollner and Casting Director Rich Delia Teens participate in a grueling high-stakes contest where they must continuously walk or be shot by a member of their military escort. Directed by Francis Lawrence Written by JT Mollner Based on the novel by Stephen King Starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Jordan Gonzalez, Roman Griffin Davis, Josh Hamilton, Judy Greer, Mark Hamill 1h 48m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAtUHeMQ1F8

  • One Battle After Another

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    One Battle After Another followed by a conversation with Actresses Regina Hall and Chase Infiniti and Cinematographer Michael Bauman When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Written by Paul Thomas Anderson Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti 2h 41m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQUPdVxZNPk

  • Nuremberg

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Nuremberg followed by a conversation with Writer/Director James Vanderbilt The Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon), have the task of ensuring the Nazi regime answers for the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust while a US Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) is locked in a dramatic psychological duel with former Reichsmarschall Herman Göring (Russell Crowe). Written and Directed by James Vanderbilt Starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Mark O’Brien, Colin Hanks, Wrenn Schmidt, […]

  • Rosemead

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Rosemead followed by a conversation with Actor/Producer Lucy Liu Inspired by a harrowing true story, Lucy Liu transforms in a riveting, career-redefining performance as an ailing woman who takes drastic measures to protect her troubled teenage son. Directed by Eric Lin Written by Marilyn Fu Starring Lucy Liu, Lawrence Shou, Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu, James Chen 1h 37m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwQy6jV1QCM

  • The Testament of Ann Lee

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Testament of Ann Lee followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Mona Fastvold and Actress Amanda Seyfried Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement, proclaimed as the female Christ by her followers. Depicts her establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers' worship through song and dance, based on real events. Directed by Mona Fastvold Written by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold Starring Amanda Seyfried, Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Tim Blake Nelson, Christopher Abbott, Stacy Martin, Matthew Beard, Scott […]

  • Wicked: For Good

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Wicked: For Good followed by a conversation with Director Jon M. Chu Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good. Directed by Jon M. Chu Written by Winnie Holzman, Dana […]

  • Blue Moon

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Blue Moon followed by a conversation with Actor Ethan Hawke Gotham Award Nominations for Supporting Performance for Andrew Scott and Lead Performance for Ethan Hawke On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”. Directed by Richard Linklater Written by Robert Kaplow Starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott 1h 40m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo7gRHip0lI

  • The Voice of Hind Rajab

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    The Voice of Hind Rajab followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Kaouther Ben Hania Tunisia's entry to the Academy Awards Winner of seven awards including Grand Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival Winner of Audience Award at San Sebastián Film Festival Volunteers at the Palestine Red Crescent Society stay on the phone with a 6-year-old girl who gets trapped in a car in war-torn Gaza. Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania Written by Kaouther Ben Hania Starring Amer Hlehel, Clara Khoury, […]

  • Zootopia 2

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Zootopia 2 followed by a conversation with Director Byron Howard and Producer Yvett Merino Critics Choice Award nominee for Best Animated Feature Golden Globes nominee for Best Animated Motion Picture and Cinematic/Box Office Achievement Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers. Directed by Jared Bush, Byron Howard Written by Jared Bush Starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, […]

  • Sound of Falling

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Sound of Falling followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Mascha Schilinski and Cinematographer Fabian Gamper Shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best International Film (Germany) and Best Cinematography Cannes Jury Prize Winner A remote German farm harbors generations of secrets. Four women, separated by decades but united by trauma, uncover the truth behind its weathered walls. Directed by Mascha Schilinski Written by Mascha Schilinski, Louise Peter Starring Hanna Heckt, Lena Urzendowsky, Laeni Geiseler, Susanne Wuest, Luise Heyer, Lea Drinda 2h […]

  • Mr. Nobody Against Putin

    SBIFF Film Center 916 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Mr. Nobody Against Putin followed by a conversation with Director David Borenstein and Subject Pasha Talankin Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature Denmark's entry to the Academy Awards A Russian teacher secretly documents his small town school's transformation into a war recruitment center during the Ukraine invasion, revealing the ethical dilemmas educators face amid propaganda and militarization. Directed by David Borenstein Starring Pasha Talankin 1h 30m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwTELjS59t0

  • For Worse

    SBIFF Film Center 916 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    FOR WORSE followed by a conversation with Writer/Director/Actress Amy Landecker A newly divorced mom attends a wedding with a much younger date. What starts as a fun fling and wild weekend reclaiming her youth leads to something more when she unexpectedly sparks a connection with a fellow divorcee. Directed by Amy Landecker Written by Amy Landecker Starring Amy Landecker, Nico Hiraga, Missi Pyle, Gaby Hoffman, Kiersey Clemons, Ken Marino, Paul Adelstein, Angelique Cabral, Simon Helberg, Liv Hewson and Bradley Whitford […]

  • LORNE

    SBIFF Film Center 916 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    LORNE followed by a conversation with Director Morgan Neville Lorne Michaels, creator of Saturday Night Live (1975), offers unprecedented access to the man who built and sustained the institution for five decades. Directed by Morgan Neville Starring Lorne Michaels, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock, Colin Jost, Jimmy Fallon, Steve Martin, Kristen Wiig, Mike Myers, Seth Meyers, Sarah Sherman, Paul Simon

  • THE MAN WHO SAVES THE WORLD?

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    THE MAN WHO SAVES THE WORLD? followed by a conversation with Director Gabe Polsky An eccentric American peace activist pursues his belief that he’s destined to unite South American tribes and save the Amazon, taking drastic steps to fulfill what he sees as an ancient prophecy. Directed by Gabe Polsky Written by Gabe Polsky Produced by Peter Farrelly, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Jody Hill, and Brandon James Starring Jane Goodall, Patrick McCollum, Gabe Polsky 1h 27m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baJ8GhHGSog

  • JIMMY & THE DEMONS

    SBIFF Film Center 916 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    JIMMY & THE DEMONS followed by a Q&A with Director Cindy Meehl At 79, sculptor James Grashow spends four years crafting his masterwork — an enormous, detailed wooden sculpture called “The Cathedral.” Directed by Cindy Meehl Starring James Grashow, Guzzy Grashow 1h 33m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZueoBQefsM

  • THE PIRATE KING

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    THE PIRATE KING followed by a conversation Director Josh Plasse and Actors Jordana Brewster, Nicole Sakura, & Matt Barr A Marine veteran struggling with PTSD and addiction finds unexpected redemption when he joins a group of pirate re-enactors, giving him a chance to fight for custody of his daughter and rebuild the life he thought was lost forever. Directed by Josh Plasse Written by Josh Plasse & Brev Moss Starring Chris Witaske, Rob Riggle, Jordana Brewster, Matt Barr, Elizabeth Tulloch, […]

  • JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME

    SBIFF's Riviera Theatre 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME followed by a conversation with Director Colin Hanks Explores the life and legacy of iconic funnyman John Candy, who died of a heart attack in 1994, at age 43. Directed by Colin Hanks 1h 53m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrcQRsrBcCk

  • MAD BILLS TO PAY

    SBIFF Film Center 916 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    MAD BILLS TO PAY (OR DESTINY, DILE QUE NO SOY MALO) followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Joel Alfonso Vargas Summer in The Bronx. He sells “nutcracker” cocktails, gets high, stays moving. Then she moves in. Two kids in a cramped apartment, playing house until the city reminds them how fast the streets make you grow up. Directed by Joel Alfonso Vargas Written by Joel Alfonso Vargas Starring Juan Collado, Destiny Checo, Yohanna Florentino, Nathaly Navarro 1h 41m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7oz4ixPiSI&t=100s