A manager who spent far too long managing a mediocre Italian restaurant wins a trip to sun-soaked Tuscany.
“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.”
― Audrey Hepburn
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'Navalny' film review: Timely jaw-dropping doc plays like a taut spy thriller
Equal parts political and crime thriller, this captivating documentary is an essential film in this era of Russian-influence geopolitics.
'The Sound of Silence' film review: Quirky indie squanders its off-beat premise
Even the intriguing and novel notions of this indie drama make this relatively short film feel long and tedious.
'Sword of Trust' film review: Marc Maron shines in Civil War "truther" conspiracy comedy
A standout lead performance and fun character dynamics make up for a meandering narrative that ultimately sputters at the end.
'The Dead Don't Die' film review: Jarmusch's zombie flick should have stayed dead
The one-sheet poster loudly proclaims this film as having the "greatest zombie cast ever." Technically true - but there’s little “great” about this slog.
SIFF 2019 Interview: 'International Falls' director Amber McGinnis
The director chats about the challenges of filming in the snowbound midwest and finding the perfect balance between funny and sad.
'Here Comes Hell' film review: Failed horror-comedy 'camp' is just tired kitsch
In trying to recapture the distinct, surrealistic feel of a 1930s film, this throwback comes off as a cheap reproduction rather than a genuine recreation.
'Banana Split' film review: Sharp comedy upends the unwritten rules for dating, friendship
A tired trope of every teen flick is the girl loathing her ex-boyfriend's current girlfriend. This refreshing and hilarious “chicks before dicks” comedy dares to ask "what if they didn’t totally hate each other?"
'International Falls' film review: Wry comedy mines melancholic laughs from existential sadness
The stark, snow-laden Minnesota winter is the perfect backdrop for this pair of depressed adults to ruminate about their lives lived in quiet desperation.
'Sprinter' film review: Universal sports drama told with a uniquely Jamaican voice
A story of a teen trying to join a track team is pretty straightforward - however, this sports drama focuses more on a young phenom's sudden fame, and what it means for him and his aspirations.
2019 Seattle International Film Festival capsule movie reviews
Bite-sized movie reviews of films screening at SIFF 2019.
'Frances Ferguson' film review: Bone-dry comedy explores the prison of marriage
Most prison and crime films are stories of redemption or atonement. Not this acerbic comedy.
'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.
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.
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.
2017 Seattle International Film Festival preview
Sifting through the dense SIFF festival guide can be overwhelming - so here are 25 recommended picks to add to your festival schedule.
Best of Seattle International Film Festival 2013
I caught 24 films at the SIFF 2013 - here are my top 5 films from the festival.