Court Rules Against Photographer’s Appeal

The Court of Appeals ruled against The Santa Barbara Independent’s appeal of contempt charges stemming from photographer Paul Wellman’s refusal to turn over about 300 photographs taken in the aftermath of the murder of 14-year-old Luis Angel Linares.

Locals Speak Out Against Slot Machines

The anti-casino People for the Preservation of Santa Ynez and People for the Preservation of Los Olivos on 1/21 released a statement opposing Propositions 94, 95, 96, and 97…

The Write Stuff

Santa Barbara City College’s brand spankin’ new Creative Writing Department has announced it will be offering a drama and playwriting course for the first time ever, starting Thursday, January 31.

Cloverfield

This dazzling experiment from the producer of TV’s Lost is the first film to work the city-smashing monster genre solely to explore more universal terrors and truths.

Short Cuts

Perhaps best known for her role as Lara Antipova in the 1965 movie Doctor Zhivago, British actress Julie Christie is back in the limelight with her Golden Globe-winning portrayal of a woman battling Alzheimer’s in Away From Her.

vol. 22, no. 106, Jan. 24-31, 2008

ON THE COVER: Bring on the glitz and glamthe Santa Barbara International Film Festival starts tonight, Thursday, January 24. The Indy’s got you covered for what to see where and when with our complete guide of all things SBIFF (including cover lady Cate Blanchett, who will receive an award at the Arlington on January 26).

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