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Forest Whitaker reflects on an amazing year at Santa Barbara Kirk Douglas Award fete

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:44 pm · January 5th, 2014

As Forest Whitaker transitioned into 2014 last week, there was certainly plenty for the actor to reflect upon. He stretched himself considerably in 2013 and was a perfect choice for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s 8th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence, which was presented at a fundraising dinner in advance of the fest Sunday night.

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Santa Barbara fest taps seven break-out 2013 'Virtuosos'

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:34 pm · December 8th, 2013

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has as of late extended its role call of “Virtuosos” Award winners, an annual tip of the hat to a given year’s stand-out performers not honored elsewhere in its tribute program. And this year’s line-up is as exemplary as ever.

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Off the Carpet: The Oscar season has never been so stuffed

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:07 pm · November 18th, 2013

Tons of events and a lot of great movies make this one to remember. I honestly didn’t know my iCal application could hold this many events.

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Matthew McConaughey bursts into crowded Best Actor field with career-best 'Dallas Buyers Club' portrayal

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:42 am · September 10th, 2013

Matthew McConaughey gives his best performance to date in “Dallas Buyers Club,” but he enters a Best Actor conversation that is already in full swing and stuffed with strong contenders. Where’s the wiggle room?

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