A family of three find their doppelgängers in the woods in SUPERPOSITION, screening in-person today at Seattle International Film Festival and virtually next week. It is in turns a creepy horror movie and a well-acted relationship drama leading up to a terrifying ending.
Blue Jean
Georgia Oakley is the latest exciting voice in British queer cinema after Charlotte Wells. Shot in beautiful 16mm, BLUE JEAN, which is screening at the Seattle International Film Festival, displays the inner struggles of its protagonist in a gripping manner. It has a catchy 80s soundtrack and an excellent performance by Rosy McEwen.
2023 DOC NYC Spring Showcase
RSVP to DOC NYC Spring Showcase to receive free online access to the films in their 2023 lineup including the SXSW-premiered Wild Life from Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. 2023.docnyc.net/SpringShowcase
Valeria Is Getting Married
Michal Vinik’s Venice and Toronto film VALERIA IS GETTING MARRIED, which is screening at Seattle International Film Festival, is a suspenseful feminist drama about an arranged marriage with exceptional camerawork and a melodious string score by Daphna Keenan.
Year of the Fox
YEAR OF THE FOX had its world premiere at Seattle International Film Festival. Set in Aspen and Seattle, Sarah Jeffery’s adopted teenager Ivy deals with her parents’ divorce and powerful predatory men. Her strong presence and the writing inspired by Eliza Flug’s own experiences make it a memorable watch.
Snow and The Bear
Selcen Ergun’s snow covered mystery SNOW AND THE BEAR set in a remote Turkish village is screening in person and online at Seattle International Film Festival. Another recent Turkish film, Burning Days also dealt with the social dynamics of a small community from the perspective of a newcomer, but they are distinct films, both successful […]
The Mattachine Family
Andy Vallentine’s romantic comedy THE MATTACHINE FAMILY, which is having its world premiere at Seattle International Film Festival today, is a story of found family in the gay community, a love letter to LA, and a showcase for Nico Tortorella. I wish it had fewer clichés, but it should satisfy most of its core audience. […]
Scrapper
SCRAPPER, which is screening at Seattle International Film Festival, contains delightful humor and style from director Charlotte Regan. 12-year old Lola Campbell is a wonder and Harris Dickinson gets more exciting to watch with every film.
Coyote
Katherine Jerkovic’s tender story of a 50-year-old Mexican immigrant in Montreal, who has to take care of his grandson while his daughter is in rehab, had premiered in Toronto and will screen at Seattle International Film Festival in person and virtually. It is a beautiful, realist film about parenting that avoids sentimentality. Highly recommended.
Little Brother
Sheridan O’Donnell’s road movie LITTLE BROTHER just had its world premiere at Atlanta Film Festival and is available to watch on their virtual platform. The accomplished and moving feature debut has strong performances from Philip Ettinger, Daniel Diemer, and J.K. Simmons.