Hilary Swank and Robert Forest dazzle in one of the season's cinematic gems.
“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.”
― Audrey Hepburn
'Beautiful Boy' film review: Humanizing, heartbreaking portrait of addiction
This muted drama is a forthright look at drug addiction’s destructive impact on a family.
'First Man' film review: Gosling, Chazelle re-team for space exploration drama
The space race drama is a cinematic marvel punctuated with nerve-racking flight sequences - and a lot of slow-paced drama that borders on boring.
'A Star Is Born' film review: Latest remake is energized if uninspired
More than an incredible soundtrack, this 2018 version affirms star Lady Gaga's talents in front of the camera as well as writer-director Bradley Cooper's vision behind the camera.
'Free Solo' film review: Watch a man take-on a half-mile high rock without ropes
This breathtaking National Geographic documentary connects intimately with its subject - a focused climber intent on taking on a seemingly impossible feat.
'White Boy Rick' film review: McConaughey steals this '80s drug underworld drama
The frustration of this true crime drama is not with its stellar ensemble cast but with its wandering story of a teen criminal.
'Mandy' film review: A vengeful, axe-wielding Nic Cage takes on an evil cult
A cocaine-fueled and vengeful Cages tears a swath of bloody vengeance in this hypnotically mesmerizing, intensely personal and metal as hell horror flick.
"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" film review: Time to close the park
The latest entry in the dinosaur rampage franchise is somehow a natural progression from the themes of the heady Michael Crichton novel - and the stupidest entry in the series.
'On Chesil Beach' film review: Saoirse Ronan wasted in an uneven drama
Not even a wonderful Saoirse Ronan performance, some incredible cinematography and an unconventional story framework save the British drama from being completely forgettable.
Interview: 'The Most Dangerous Year' director Vlada Knowlton
Filmmaker Vlada Knowlton on what compelled her to make the documentary, why it remains timely and how it addresses timeless aspects of civil rights and discrimination.
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' film review: Light, fun ride with a beloved scoundrel
It took eleven films and more than 40 years, but the Star Wars franchise finally got its first purely and unabashedly fun romp with this Western-heist flick.
'Disobedience' film review: A coiled exploration of self-denial, faith
Anchored by three strong performances and a light, graceful storytelling touch, this romantic drama has a taut intensity as it explores faith, denial and identity.
'Revenge' film review: Watch a socialite become the badass of 2018 cinema
If ever there was a hybrid of art house cinema and exploitation flick, it's this bloody ride.
Seattle International Film Festival movie review: 'The Most Dangerous Year'
Timely, personal and eye-opening, this documentary takes a clear stance on a controversial issue - but more critically, it humanizes the hot button topic of gender identity.
'Beast' film review: Jessie Buckley shines in this twisted romance
Part psychological drama and part crime thriller, this warped love story leverages its disturbing plot into a mesmerizing and nerve-wracking portrait of a damaged woman forced to reckon with her true nature.
'Lu Over the Wall' film review: Normal boy meets magical girl, chao ensues in this 'Ponyo' knockoff
Every distraction in the anime toolkit is used to hide broad characters, an unfocused plot and a generally uninspired story.
10 Past SIFF Movies No Longer Available Anywhere
Sometimes the Seattle International Film Festival is your best, last and only chance to see some great films. Here some SIFF favorites that are not available on any platform.
'Three Identical Strangers' film review: An unbelievable story's even more incredible, unsettling secrets
This unbelievable documentary recounts the truly stranger-than-fiction true story and its even more surprising underlying mystery.
2018 Seattle International Film Festival capsule movie reviews
Bite-sized capsule reviews of films screening at the 44th Seattle International Film Festival. This article will continue to be updated throughout 2018 SIFF.
2018 Seattle International Film Festival preview
The 44th Seattle International Film Festival will screen almost 170 feature-length films - here are 10 movies to put on your watch list.