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 was wee with my dad, so Seattle Basketball is wrapped in a big ball of fun nostalgia for me, and of course I was sad when our team left us. This documentary investigates the truth behind the heated 2008 legal battle for our SuperSonics, including interviews with NBA stars, media, attorneys, and Save Our Sonics co-founders Brian Robinson & Steven Pyeatt.

Bonus: Slick Watts is scheduled to attend the Saturday screening, and the film’s producers are giving out FREE DVD copies to each person who attends a screening – all week long!

[Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILmtdQGxZUU]

Hedwig & the Angry Inch @Central Cinema {12/11 to 12/16}: If you’ve never seen this film, it’s a MUST. John Cameron Mitchell created a stunning rock musical with a heartbreaking story and one of the most complex, interesting leads I’ve ever seen. It’s the kind of film you can watch over and over and never get tired of – plus it’s got a fantastic soundtrack. Head over to CC and check it out this weekend.

[Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tgy9ODhwNI]

Gremlins @the Egyptian {12/11 & 12/12 at Midnight}: A Christmas classic! Sure it’s silly and full of ‘rules’ that don’t make sense (big discussion point in the 80s: what if you’re flying across a time zone and you feed them?), but how can you resist Gizmo’s purring and big, googly eyes? You can’t. You’re powerless. Admit it. In addition to all the cute, the evil scaly Gremlins cause some pretty rad chaos, and their penchant for Disney’s Snow White is worth a giggle or two. Plus I have a soft spot in my heart for the “It’s a Wonderful Life” references. How ‘bout you?

[Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h24CFZqSEAA]