Sherlock Holmes: the game is (kind of) afoot
{Sherlock Holmes opened in Seattle on Christmas Day, December 25th, and is playing at The Majestic Bay, The Metro, and The Meridian} The stage is…
Three Imaginary DVDs to see: realistic romance, an alien slum, and Seth McFarlane takes on Star Wars, ep. 5
[Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsD0NpFSADM] (500) Days of Summer: I’ve talked this up to everyone I know as one of the best romantic comedies of the year. This out-of-sequence…
The Young Victoria
{The Young Victoria opens in Seattle on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th at The Meridian and The Metro} Movie fans who love period costume dramas…
Imaginary wishlist: Great reads of 2009
2009 was an excellent year for book lovers, even if publishers became as entrenched about withering economic changes as much as the cowering music industry.…
Three Imaginary DVDs to see: Tarantino rewrites history, an adorable art-collecting couple, and a dramatic breakdown
Inglourious Basterds: Currently topping my list of favorite films this year. Some people have complained about it being too talky, but I think that’s part…
Three Imaginary Films to see: the battle behind the Sonics leaving, best rock musical ever, and furry cuteness + scaly chaos
Sonicsgate @SIFF Cinema {12/11 to 12/17}: True, I’m not a big sports fan – but I did go to many a Sonics game when I…
Three Imaginary DVDs to see: Johnny Depp as a gritty classic criminal, space zombies and smoke monsters + time travel
Pubic Enemies: In general I've noticed that people either love this or hate it, but I am among the folks who LOVE. Johnny Depp is…
Imaginary Interview: David Schmader, curator and host of Almost Human: Madonna on Film
David Schmader is Seattle's king of clever pop culture commentary. Most Seattle-ites probably know him from his Stranger duties {where he's been a beloved associate editor…
Three Imaginary DVDs to see: a sweet mockumentary, all things Jeff Smith, and a disastrous 1969 concert on Blu-ray
Paper Heart: Y’all are probably sick of me trying to cram this down your throat, but I swear to you: this is a GREAT film.…
Three Imaginary DVDs to see: Thanksgiving Edition
Home for the Holidays: This Jodie Foster directed Dramedy (I hate that word, but it’s accurate) is, in my opinion, one of the best movies…