Go see this utterly insane Ugandan micro-budget action flick. That's not a suggestion - that's an imperative.
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'The Wedding Plan': Seattle International Film Festival movie review
Israeli romantic-drama reflects on the impulses that urge people to find "the one" and deconstructs romanticized marriage.
'The Farthest': Seattle International Film Festival movie review
With a deep reverence for the most important space mission of the 20th century, this documentary offers a profound and beautiful celebration of a landmark in human exploration.
2017 Seattle International Film Festival capsule movie reviews
Bite-sized reviews of films screening at 2017 SIFF. (Updated throughout the festival)
'Pyromaniac': Seattle International Film Festival movie review
The inner workings of an arsonist are explored in this Norwegian psychological drama.
'Ethel & Ernest': Seattle International Film Festival movie review
A celebration of the working-class British demeanor and one modest family's experiences through extraordinary events of the 20th century.
'After the Storm': Seattle International Film Festival movie review
The Japanese family drama "After the Storm" (screening at the 43rd Seattle International Film Festival starting May 19) is a subtle meditation that ponders the fleeting nature of life and the bonds of family.
'Entanglement': Seattle International Film Festival movie review
This odd mix of drama, romance and comedy elegantly comes together for a heady and surreal work of cinema.
'Hedi': Seattle International Film Festival movie review
This pensive drama is a strong showcase for its lead actor, who gives a soulful and understated performance worthy of acclaim.
'Time Trap': Seattle International Film Festival movie review
A time-bending science fiction flick that is a smart, entertaining and lean adventure from start to finish.
SIFF 2017 interview: 'Time Trap' filmmakers discuss their sci-fi adventure
A chat with the filmmakers behind the smart indie science fiction flick.
25 Days of 2017 Seattle International Film Festival: Daily picks and suggestions
To simplify the SIFF experience, here are 25 picks for each of the 25 days of SIFF, which begins May 18 and continues through June 11.
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.
'Queen of the Desert' review: Herzog, Kidman can't save melodrama from slipping into quicksand
"Even his failures are spectacular," the late Roger Ebert wrote of filmmaker Werner Herzog. And his latest film is more of a grand failure and than the sweeping drama it aspires to be.
'The Fits' review: A bold coming-of-age tale of identity, inclusion
Star Royalty Hightower delivers one of the great breakout performances of 2016 in this confident and abstract coming-of-age drama.
'Carnage Park' film review: All style, little substance to this grindhouse homage
Far more calories were spent in building the gritty tone of this throwback flick than were spent on developing the characters or story of this violent thriller.
'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' film review: An offbeat, endearing adventure
Sweet without becoming sappy, eccentric but not obnoxiously quirky and a wondrous adventure with a sincere love for its oddly paired heroes.
'Wiener-Dog' review: Todd Solondz's nihilistic, plodding story of a dog
Of course filmmaker Todd Solondz would find a way to turn a dog's adventure into a hopeless, isolated tale. While his previous films had a dark edge - both in its humor and subject matter - his latest offering "Wiener-Dog" has a wearing dullness to it.
'Music of Strangers' review: Yo-Yo Ma's restless search for purpose in music
A documentary focused on Yo-Yo Ma's world music supergroup practically sells itself.
Interview: 'The Music of Strangers' documentary director Morgan Neville
A chat with Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville about his new documentary "Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble."