SIFF Take: ShortsFest (Shorts, Shorts & More Shorts)
I’ve been lucky enough to preview many of the SIFF shorts this year, and while there were a few I just didn’t get (and one…
SIFF Take: Gotta Dance
A couple of years ago, the New Jersey Nets (a pro basketball team for the non-sporty of you) decided to add a new dance team…
SIFF to honor Spike Lee and screen 'Passing Strange' Wednesday night
Wednesday night SIFF will present the Golden Space Needle Award for Outstanding Achievement in Directing to special festival guest Spike Lee in recognition of his…
SIFF Giveaway: Free Tickets to 3 Films
I am currently holding 3 pairs of tickets to the following films in my hands:Hansel & GretelPlaying tomorrow night, 5/27 at the Neptune, 9:15pmCarmo, Hit…
Imaginary Interview: Natasha Lyonne
When I saw The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle at the Seattle International Film Festival, it was one of the most unusual films I’ve ever…
SIFF Take: Pop Star on Ice
In David Barba and James Pellerito’s documentary of figure skating sensation Johnny Weir, they found a fascinating subject. Pop Star on Ice is their story…
Imaginary Interview: Ondi Timoner
In documentary filmmaker Ondi Timoner’s latest film, We Live in Public, she profiles an internet mogul named Josh Harris, who founded several companies, including Jupiter…
SIFF Take: Paper Heart
I won’t lie: I knew I was going to love this film within the first 5 minutes, and they hadn’t even shown Michael Cera yet.…
Imaginary Interview: Spring Breakdown
Spring Breakdown is a very funny comedy where its three female stars (Rachel Dratch, Amy Poehler and Parker Posey) find themselves at Spring Break. It…
SIFF Take: The Beast Stalker
So here’s the thing, I was unsure about The Beast Stalker in the beginning (felt more like a TV show about cops than an action…