SIFF Take: Paper Birds
During my first few times through the SIFF program catalog I'd missed the fact that I'd actually seen this Paper Birds. It played in Palm…
SIFF Take: Trigger
True confession: I will see absolutely anything with Molly Parker in it because I think she is one of the most amazing and underrated actresses…
SIFF Take: Beginners
Truth: I could watch Ewan McGregor and Mélanie Laurent do anything on screen forever and be happy about it. That said, my enjoyment while watching…
SIFF 2011: Week One Highlights
A quirky Southern road-trip comedy delight, a harrowing political thriller, and a haunting sci-fi disaster flick (featuring a nude Ewan McGregor!) are among five gotta-see…
SIFF Take: Hooked
I'm sure if I thought about it long enough I could find flaws. But overall I was very satisfied with the experience of watching Hooked,…
Recommended SIFF: Proof that sci-fi and emotional drama are NOT mutually exclusive
For whatever reason, this year has had some great films that use a science-fiction premise to tell a story mainly about the human experience. Think…
SIFF Take: 12 Paces Without a Head
Sexy German pirates in period costume? A soundtrack that includes The Clash, T-Rex, Johnny Cash, and The Thermals? Oh hellyes. Rockin' music aside, this (somewhat…
SIFF Opening Night is TONIGHT {5/19}! Do you have your tickets?
Tonight is the official kick-off for SIFF's 2011 Film Festival! Join TIG at tonight's Opening Night film and Gala for as we nerd out over…
SIFF 2011 Opening Weekend Highlights
Yep, it's time for the 2011 edition of the Seattle International Film Festival. Can you feel the excitement? Have you carefully perused the printed schedule…
SIFF Preview: Shortsfest
{SIFF's 2011 Shortsfest Weekend screens between 5/27 and 5/30 at SIFF Cinema} There are lots of ways to make your own personal festival out of…