Stealing Sand by Transient Songs
Transience. Traveling to escape customary life. Wandering. Vagabond impulses. Songs that were born and created throughout a determination to experience scenes and emotions outside of…
Recommended SIFF: The Landing
It is all but impossible to talk about The Landing, a film by the Dobson Brothers, without detracting from the experience of watching it. I…
Happy 15th Birthday to Three Imaginary Girls!
Happy 15 years to you and me and all that is imaginary! I love this time of year. It gives me a chance to gush…
SIFF 2017: closing weekend picks
Hey, SIFF procrastinators! The next few days offer your last chances to partake in 2017’s grand cinema binge… until the “best of fest” program rolls…
SIFF take: Swallows and Amazons
My children wholeheartedly, enthusiastically, and loudly captial-L Loved Swallows and Amazons. In the estimable tradition of The Boxcar Children or The Bobbsey twins (and based…
SIFF Interview: Anjelica Huston, Theresa Rebeck & Jim Parrack
Omgggggggggggggggggggg you guys! I’m still smiling from last night’s red carpet amazingness, in which I was lucky enough to get to talk to Jim Parrack,…
Photo Essay: Rodriguez + Arum Rae at The Moore
Arum Rae opened the night with subdued solo acoustic versions of her jazzy pop tunes. She was absolutely flattered to be on tour with one…
SIFF Review: A Life in Waves {June 7}
Remember that tinkly “pop ‘n’ pour” sound on ‘80s Coca-Cola commercials? Or the jingle for Atari? How about the robotic beckoning voice of the Xenon…
Recommended SIFF: Anjelica Huston Tribute Event {June 7}
I’ll just come right out and say it: Anjelica Huston is a Goddess and every single role she’s ever played has been AMAZING. I mean:…
Recommended SIFF: Rocketmen
Standing on a rooftop in downtown Seattle, for decades untold (well, somewhat told—since the 30s anyway), a squadron of patriots has stood/sat/played badminton, awaiting the…