The hilarious sendup of the classic spy genre works because it takes the action as seriously as it takes its comedy.
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Top 10 of 2016 Seattle International Film Festival
As SIFF 2016 winds to a close, it's a good time to reflect upon all the films I managed to cram in during 25 days of movie madness.
Interview: 'Middle Man' cast, director discuss their new dark crime comedy
The director and stars discuss their new dark comedy/thriller "Middle Man" world premiering at the 42nd Seattle International Film Festival.
'Middle Man' film review: Wickedly funny, dark fable of fame & murder
This sharply written dark comedy finds serious laughs in the bleak and blood-soaked journey of an absolutely unfunny "comedian."
'Tower' review: Gripping, intense doc recounts America's first school shooting
This intense documentary leverages powerful first-hand accounts and rotoscoped animation to truly convey the terror and uncertainty of a campus paralyzed by America's first school shooting.
Review: 'The Night Stalker'
Is it possible to make a flat, lumbering and tedious film about a notorious serial killer? The answer is yes.
Interview: Filmmaker Sterlin Harjo on his Native American suspense drama 'Mekko'
Writer-director discusses the state of independent film and what inspired his suspense-drama "Mekko."
Film review: 'Paralytic'
For better or worse, this page-turner of a movie that resorts to a grab bag of gimmicks to maintain its hold on the audience's attention.
'Weiner' review: A riotous, cringe-worthy & astute swipe at politics & the media
The brilliance of this documentary is not just its merciless take on the scandal itself - but its entertaining and gripping behind-the-scenes look at a campaign team in constant damage control while supporting a candidate who is apparently intent on self destructing.
Film review: 'The Pistol Shrimps'
They may not dunk or go 10-for-10 from behind the arc, but these athletes are serious about basketball and they absolutely ball hard.
Film review: 'Finding Babel'
This somber and haunting documentary offers an evocative look back at Isaac Babel, an acclaimed artist that also serves as a cautionary tale for the modern world.
Interview: 'Finding Babel' director David Novack
Despite the fact that the Russian playwright, journalist and author has been dead for more than 75 years, filmmaker David Novack believes Babel is as relevant today as he was in the 1920s.
'Kedi' movie review: Compelling, satisfying look at the lives of street cats
First and foremost, this documentary about cats isn't merely for cat people.
'Love & Friendship' review: Jane Austen's hilariously barbed, witty comedy
Although this may not be among Jane Austen’s best known works, this adaptation is arguably the strongest translation of Austen to the cinema yet.
SIFF 2016 interview: 'If There's a Hell Below' director Nathan Williams
Director Nathan Williams discusses why he filmed his dramatic thriller in the desolate stretches of Washington state.
'The Last King' review: Part history lesson, part thrilling action adventure
The origin of Haakon IV of Norway is the stuff of legend. The story is every bit extraordinary as it is unbelievable
Review: 'Full Court' is a candid, inspiring look at the life of Spencer Haywood
This inspiring and candid documentary takes a strong case why every true student of basketball should know the name Spencer Haywood.
'Café Society' review: Kristen Stewart shines in breezy Woody Allen rom-com
Woody Allen's latest comedy is breezy and entertaining romp through the glitz of old Hollywood.
Woody Allen’s 'Café Society' to open 2016 Seattle International Film Festival
The North American premiere of Woody Allen's latest film will also open this year's Seattle International Film Festival, organizers announced.
Movie review: Fans of horror anthology flicks will enjoy 'Southbound'
This horror anthology has just enough smarts to save it from being just another dumb horror flick -- but lacks enough inspiration to elevate it to the level of truly memorable horror.