Seattle International Film Festival

SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE: INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD LINKLATER ABOUT “BOYHOOD”

By | July 2014

Richard Linklater discusses the crucial process of choosing music for his films, how the Internet has impacted teenage rebellion, and whether or not his directorial style changed over the 12-year arc of “Boyhood.”

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Megan Griffiths’ most commercial film to date, the acclaimed director departs from the weightiness of her previous work (“Eden,” “The Off Hours”)...

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The Seattle International Film Festival turned forty this year… with no sign of a mid-life crisis. Already the world’s largest film festival, SIFF...

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As you may or may not know, the Seattle International Film Festival is the largest film festival in the world. This year, they screened 435 features and...

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The core emotion of every time manipulation story is regret. Knowing and having influence over your future is one of humanity’s greatest unattainable...

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We all have our baggage. But that doesn’t mean we have to let it weigh us down. Just ask George Takei. He came to fame via his role as Sulu in the Star...

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