Seattle International Film Festival

THE PUNK SINGER

By | November 2013

IN LIMITED RELEASE! It is absolutely essential viewing for anyone interested in learning about the feminist pioneers who dared to stand up for themselves. It is a celebration of how far women have come as well as a call to arms because the fight is nowhere near over…

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THE PUNK SINGER

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The review was originally published on May 30, 2013... "When a man tells the truth, it's the truth. When I tell the truth, I have to negotiate the way I'm...

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SHORT TERM 12

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This review was originally published on March 19, 2013... "Scar tissue that I wish you saw Sarcastic mister know-it-all Close your eyes and I'll kiss...

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DRINKING BUDDIES

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This review was originally published on March 12, 2013... Kate (Olivia Wilde) and Luke (Jake Johnson) enjoy a playfully flirtatious repertoire while...

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PIETA

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“Pieta,” a grim revenge thriller from South Korean provocateur Kim Ki-duk (“The Isle,” “Bad Guy”), follows Kang-do (Lee Jung-jin), the...

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BLACKBIRD

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Sean Randall, the sullen protagonist from Jason Buxton’s infuriating “Blackbird,” has committed no crime. But because of a misinterpreted threat...

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SOMETHING FROM “NOTHING”: INTERVIEW WITH AMY ACKER AND ALEXIS DENISO

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William Shakespeare scribed “Much Ado about Nothing,” his play about comedy, courtship and confusion, over 400 years ago. Joss Whedon, the contemporary...

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9 FULL MOONS

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It doesn’t matter if your personalities are different, so long as your souls are compatible. When Lev (Bret Roberts) and Frankie (Amy Seimetz) meet at a...

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SIFF 2013 – ONE CRITIC’S OVERVIEW

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The Seattle International Film Festival is the largest film festival in North America, and it lasts for four weeks (six for press). It boasts over 450...

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LAST I HEARD

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In the tradition of “The Sopranos,” “Last I Heard” goes for a realistic take on mob life. But unlike “The Sopranos,” which was a cinematic...

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HER AIM IS TRUE

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Close your eyes and envision the term “Rock ‘n Roll Photographer.” What’s the first image that comes to mind? A grizzled, tat-covered toughie who...

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