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Better Man

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

Better Man followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Michael Gracey Courtesy of Paramount Pictures The true story of the rise, fall, and resurgence of pop star Robbie Williams. The film is told from Williams' perspective, following his journey from childhood and being the youngest member of Take That to his achievements as a solo artist, all while confronting the challenges that this level of fame and success can bring. Directed by Michael Gracey Written by Michael Gracey, Oliver Cole, Simon […]

Saturday Night

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

Saturday Night followed by a Q&A with Jason Reitman Courtesy of Sony Pictures At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic […]

Armand

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

Armand followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel Norway's official Oscar Submission Winner of Cannes Caméra d'Or (Best First Feature Film) One of the last days before the school holidays something happens between six year old Armand and Jon. The parents are called in for a meeting, but the school management doesn't really know what actually happened. Was it just a children’s game or something much more serious? The incident between the two boys triggers a series of […]

All We Imagine As Light

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

All We Imagine As Light followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Payal Kapadia Winner of the Cannes Grand Prix The light, the lives, and the textures of contemporary, working-class Mumbai are explored and celebrated. All We Imagine as Light is a soulful study of the transformative power of friendship and sisterhood, in all its complexities and richness. Directed by Payal Kapadia Written by Payal Kapadia Starring Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, Hridhu Haroon 1h 58m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTHmvfqvOXE

Dune Part One

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

Dune Part One Screening in Dolby Vision and Atmos Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures 10-time Academy Award nominee for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling; winner for Original Score, Sound, Film Editing, Cinematography, Production Design, and Visual Effects 11-time BAFTA nominee for Best Film, Adapted Screenplay, Casting, Costume Design, Editing, and Makeup and Hair; winner for Cinematography, Original Music, Production Design, Sound, and Special Visual Effect A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story […]

Dune Part Two

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

Dune Part Two Screening in Dolby Vision and Atmos Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Denis Villeneuve Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures “Dune: Part Two” explores the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. […]

Emilia Perez

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

Emilia Perez followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Jacques Audiard Courtesy of Netflix From renegade auteur Jacques Audiard comes Emilia Pérez, an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations. Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. The fearsome cartel leader Emilia (Karla Sofía Gascón) enlists Rita (Zoe Saldaña), an unappreciated lawyer stuck in a dead-end job, to help fake her death so […]

Unstoppable

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

Unstoppable followed by a Q&A with Actor Jharrel Jerome and Producers/Subjects Anthony Robles and Judy Robles Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Unstoppable is the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams. With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother Judy (Jennifer Lopez) and the encouragement of his coaches, Anthony fights through adversity to earn […]

Inside Out 2

Inside Out 2 followed by a Q&A with Director Kelsey Mann Courtesy of Disney and Pixar Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. […]

Piece by Piece

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

Piece by Piece followed by a Q&A with Director Morgan Neville Courtesy of Focus Features Piece by Piece is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds. Directed by Morgan Neville Featuring Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, and Snoop […]

That Christmas

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

That Christmas followed by a Q&A with Writer Richard Curtis Courtesy of Netflix That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about love and loneliness, family and friends, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys! From the Writer of LOVE ACTUALLY. Directed by Simon Otto Written by Richard Curtis, Peter Souter Starring Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Bill Nighy 1h 32m

Conclave

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

CONCLAVE Followed by a Q&A with Director Edward Berger Courtesy of Focus Features Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead […]

Sing Sing

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

SING SING followed by a Q&A Courtesy of A24 Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group with other incarcerated men. When a wary outsider joins the group, the men decide to stage their first original comedy, in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors. Directed by Greg Kwedar Written by […]

Civil War

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

Civil War followed by a Q&A Courtesy of A24 An adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through a near-future fractured America balanced on the razor's edge. Directed by Alex Garland Written by Alex Garland Starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sonoya Mizuno, Nick Offerman 1h 49m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDyQxtg0V2w

Gladiator II

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

Gladiator II followed by a Q&A Courtesy of Paramount Pictures From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future […]

Nickel Boys

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

Nickel Boys followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director RaMell Ross Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys chronicles the powerful friendship between two young African American men navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida. Directed by RaMell Ross Written by RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes Starring Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor 2h 20m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2qZ429rUZw