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,…
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…
SIFF Review: Zip & Zap and the Captain’s Island
The fact that I found Zip & Zap and the Captain’s Island to be not only utterly delightful but also exciting and funny is of…
SIFF Review: Infinity Baby
Honestly I’m still turning Infinity Baby over and over in my mind because I’m not quite sure how I feel about it. On the one…
SIFF 2017: week three highlights
A deeply moving feature about a hitman who makes noodles, a documentary about a bumbling made-for-TV president, and a quietly effective supernatural tale are among…
SIFF 2017 Photos: Sam Elliott on the red carpet
Y'all know TIG likes to be there for SIFF's fancy red carpet premieres! Imaginary Rich headed up to the Egyptian yesterday to capture THE MAN --…