THE BOOTLEG FILES: MALAGA
THE BOOTLEG FILES: MALAGA

Phil Hall’s The Bootleg Files explores the wild world of memorable films and TV productions that can be found in unauthorized presentations. This week, Phil tracks down an elusive Dorothy Dandridge film…



Posted on May 24, 2013 in Bootleg Files, Features by

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KINK
KINK

2013 SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SELECTION! [T]hey are providing what seems like a very conscientious and even intellectual approach to something that could easily get out of hand…



Posted on May 23, 2013 in Reviews by
YELLOW
YELLOW

2013 SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SELECTION! I’m still not 100% sure I liked “Yellow.” but it sure did give me a lot to think about, and to me, that makes it time well spent…



Posted on May 23, 2013 in Reviews by
DIE YOUNG
DIE YOUNG

The strength to the piece is that universality of emotion, even if the actions may not be the go-to answer for most. I would’ve handled the situation differently, but I have the hindsight of someone who survived their youth (insomuch that I could be considered an adult now) and my stresses, while seemingly epic at the time, were never so daunting as I imagined…



Posted on May 23, 2013 in Reviews by
THE SWEET SMELL OF SIFF 2013
THE SWEET SMELL OF SIFF 2013

The smell of SIFF is in the air. Only this year, thanks to Washington Marijuana Initiative 502, it’s a sweeter, more pungent aroma. The 39th Seattle International Film Festival, running from May 16th through June 9, has a pretty sweet line-up as well.



Posted on May 23, 2013 in Blogs by
LOVELOCK, CA
LOVELOCK, CA

Be that as it may, I strongly recommend that all critically thinking adults view “Lovelock, CA” as soon as possible. This movie will not only shake loose any resistant ideals you may have buried, but it will also create endless discussions of the most provocative variety for years to come.



Posted on May 23, 2013 in Reviews by
A CERTAIN KIND OF MONSTER
A CERTAIN KIND OF MONSTER

The plot in “A Certain Kind of Monster” appears to be the norm these days, but in spite of this, Mike Moring handles his tale deftly, so that suspense is always high and unwavering. This of course, keeps our attention constant, even when we clearly see where the story’s heading, and its outcome.



Posted on May 22, 2013 in Reviews by