Roman Hüben’s documentary DOUGLAS SIRK – HOPE AS IN DESPAIR is a must-see for fans of the director. Well-researched film gives insight into his tragic life story, films, and his influence on Fassbinder. It’s always great to hear from Todd Haynes and Hanna Schygulla. Today’s the last day to stream it at Seattle International Film […]
Bad Press
While showcasing the efforts to preserve freedom of the press in the Muscogee Nation, the suspenseful Sundance documentary BAD PRESS from Rebecca Landsberry-Baker and Joe Peeler presents a microcosm of what has been happening all around the world. It’s timely and it’s on the Seattle International Film Festival virtual lineup this weekend.
The Last Exit
Matthias Hoene’s THE LAST EXIT (aka Little Bone Lodge) is a violent home invasion thriller with some body horror. Joely Richardson’s mother and other well-observed characters shift our sympathies throughout an impactful and entertaining hour and a half. Streaming at Seattle International Film Festival. https://www.siff.net/festival/the-last-exit
Justine Triet’s Sibyl and In Bed with Victoria
While we’re waiting for NEON to release Justine Triet’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner Anatomy of a Fall in theaters later this year, you can watch her previous two films SIBYL and IN BED WITH VICTORIA for free on Tubi.
2023 Cannes Film Festival – List of Award Winners
Here are this year’s winners: Palme d’Or: Anatomy of a Fall -Justine Triet Grand Prix: The Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer Director: Tran Anh Hung – The Pot au Feu Actor: Kōji Yakusho – Perfect Days (Wim Wenders) Actress: Merve Dizdar – About Dry Grasses (Nuri Bilge Ceylan) Jury Prize: Fallen Leaves – Aki […]
The Beasts
Based on a bone-chilling true story, THE BEASTS was the Best Film winner at this year’s Goya Awards. Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s uncomfortable thriller is indeed a better film than many of the more celebrated ones from the past year. Impeccable directing, acting, and photography. Stream it this weekend only at Seattle International Film Festival. https://www.goelevent.com/SIFF/e/TheBeasts
100 Years of Warner Bros.
4-part documentary 100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS. narrated by Morgan Freeman premiered at Cannes Film Festival yesterday. The first two parts titled The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of and Clint, Kubrick, and Kryptonite are on Max today. The next two parts will follow on June 1.
Let The River Flow
Young teacher Ester struggles with whether to fit in with her colleagues or embrace her identity and stand up to injustices against her people in LET THE RIVER FLOW. The well-crafted period drama involving the indigenous Sami people of Norway is streaming this week via Seattle International Film Festival.
Ernest & Celestine: A Trip To Gibberitia
ERNEST & CELESTINE: A TRIP TO GIBBERITIA is a worthy sequel to the original, animated with the same watercolor-effect. The two friends again find themselves in trouble with the law, this time standing up against a fascist regime that banned music. It has a lot of sweet silliness and a fantastic soundtrack. GKIDS will release […]
Adolfo
Sofia Auza’s ADOLFO is a 70-minute hidden gem among this year’s virtual Seattle International Film Festival streaming selections. It’s a simple, heartfelt film about two troubled souls connecting over the course of one night. It is visually pleasing with a lovely ambient score. Fans of Before Sunrise should check it out.