Lynn Shelton Talks ‘SWORD OF TRUST’ And The Politics of Conspiracy
”I wanted to give myself permission to make a comedy caper.”
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’JOHN WICK 3 – PARABELLUM’ Is Like Dipping Your Eyes in Pop Rocks
Zany close-range action choreography, blistering technical marksmanship, a plethora of gorgeous backdrops, and Keanu Reeves’ amusingly cartoonish and glib performance make ‘John Wick 3 - Parabellum’ exactly the kind of…
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SIFF ’19: ‘SWORD OF TRUST’ is Exactly the Undemanding Indie Tailor-Made for Festivals
A capsule review of 'Sword of Trust' directed by Lynn Shelton and starring Marc Maron as coverage of the 2019 Seattle International Film Festival.
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Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid of ‘IT: CHAPTER 2’ Trailer
Take a look at the terrifying first movie trailer for 'It: Chapter 2'
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‘DETECTIVE PIKACHU’ Solves Mystery: Video Game Adaptations Still Not Great
'Detective Pikachu' hums off its early noir setting and an amusing Ryan Reynolds riff track, which almost make up for the later portion's blasé blockbusting. Diehard Pokéfans and wide-eyed kiddos will…
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SIFF ’19: Bone Dry ‘FRANCES FERGUSON’ Demands Acquired Tastes
A review of Bob Byington's 'Frances Ferguson' starring Kaley Wheless from our 2019 Seattle International Film Festival coverage.
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‘HER SMELL’ Writer/Director Alex Ross Perry Talks Misanthropic Characters, Universality of Rock Band Break Ups
An exclusive interview with writer/director Alex Ross Perry about 'Her Smell'.
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Hammy Quaid Almost Makes Trashy Thriller ‘THE INTRUDER’ Worthwhile
Maintaining no illusions of high class storytelling, 'The Intruder' is a narratively cut and dry psychosexual thriller boosted by thick ropes of camp, courtesy of an exaggerated baddie in Dennis…
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Seattle International Film Festival 2019 Announces Complete Lineup
SEATTLE – Wednesday, May 1, 2019— The Seattle International Film Festival, the largest and most highly attended film festival in the United States, announced today the complete lineup of films, guests, and events for the 45th annual 25-day Festival that runs May 16 – June 9, 2019. This year, SIFF will screen 410 films representing...
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Politically Tinted ‘LONG SHOT’ a Rogen-Theron Rom-Com Hit
You won’t regret casting a ballot for this Seth Rogen-Charlize Theron political rom-com, whose odd-couple chemistry allows for a wholly ingratiating, if politically muddled, night at the theater.