Written by Jeff Sparks “I Am Easy to Find” is a short film written and directed by Mike Mills that uses snippets from a woman's life that encapsulate the human experience while utilizing several… Continue reading.
SIFF 2022: The Duke
Written by Patrick Hao Perfectly agreeable good time at the movies. That is how I would describe “The Duke” and most of the films in Roger Michell’s filmography. The director of breezy light populist dramas such as “Notting Hill,”… Continue reading.
SIFF 2022 Wrap-Up w/ Taylor Baker and Thomas Stoneham-Judge of ForReel
In this video, Thomas and Taylor discuss their favorite films and honorable mentions of the 2022 edition of the Seattle International Film Festival.… Continue reading.
Distant
Written by Anna Harrison “Distant” opens with a mother and her child on the bus, silently wrapped around each other, the handheld closeup giving the image a hazy dreamlike quality—only when an alarm clock goes off...… Continue reading.
“Distant” Short Film Interview with Star Manahar Kumar
Interview by Anna Harrison Manahar Kumar is a Student Emmy Award-winning actor, director, and producer who starred in and produced the short film “Distant,” following Indian immigrant...… Continue reading.
20th Century Women
Written by Jeff Sparks What sets the film apart is the way Mills uses imagery and narration. Throughout we hear characters' thoughts along with imagery of what they’re talking about whether it be from the past, present, or future. These … Continue reading.
Morbius
Written by Alexander Reams Stuck in development hell for almost 20 years, then all of a sudden Jared Leto of all people became interested, unlike most actors who win an Oscar, he cashed in with a string of misfires and … Continue reading.
Return to Space
Written by Patrick Hao The directing duo of Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin are interesting figures to direct a movie about SpaceX. With films like “Free Solo” and “The Rescue,” they are no strangers to documenting real-life stories about … Continue reading.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Written by Alexander Reams ...illusions of grandeur plague “Secrets of Dumbledore” like the blood vow that the titular character has wrapped around his physical and mental body for most of the film. These illusions rip the limits of reality away … Continue reading.
Father Stu
Written by Patrick Hao It's easy to see what Mark Wahlberg sees in Father Stuart Long as a film subject. Like Wahlberg, Long comes from familiar blue-collar working-class roots, with a checkered past, marked by violence and profanity. Since then, … Continue reading.
