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Transformers One

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

TRANSFORMERS ONE Followed by a Q&A with Director Josh Cooley Courtesy of Paramount Pictures TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Directed by Josh Cooley Written by Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari Voice Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Hamm 1h 44m https://youtu.be/u2NuUWuwPCM?si=8adop408Ok0rwtqp

His Three Daughters

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

HIS THREE DAUGHTERS followed by a Q&A Writer/Director Azazel Jacobs Courtesy of Netflix From writer-director Azazel Jacobs (French Exit, The Lovers) comes this bittersweet and often funny story of an elderly patriarch and the three grown daughters who come to be with him in his final days. Katie (Carrie Coon) is a controlling Brooklyn mother dealing with a wayward teenage daughter; free-spirited Christina (Elizabeth Olsen) is a different kind of mom, separated from her offspring for the first time; and […]

The Wild Robot

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

THE WILD ROBOT Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Chris Sanders Courtesy of Universal Pictures The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling. Directed by Chris Sanders Written by Chris Sanders Starring Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara, Bill […]

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 […]

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. […]