DOUBLE “BILL”
IN REMEMBRANCE… David Carradine has opened an industrial-sized vat of whoop-ass over his long and checkered career, so it’s not surprising that a tinge of anxiety would precede an encounter with the 6 foot 2 inch star of “Kill Bill…”
Posted on June 6, 2009 by KJ Doughton
SIFF AND SPIN!!!
SIFF 2009 COVERAGE! This year’s Seattle International Film Festival observes our fumbling, crass, and misguided attempts at human connection…
Posted on June 2, 2009 by KJ Doughton
BOOK ‘EM: ALIX LAMBERT EXPOSES “CRIME”
Alix Lambert’s startling new book exposes “Crime” in both real and imagined forms, featuring interviews with the genre’s film community…
Posted on January 9, 2009 by KJ Doughton
WALK THE LINE: INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR JAMES MARSH
Don’t mistake “Man on Wire” with “Man on Fire.” You won’t find a gun slinging Denzel Washington in James Marsh’s whimsical, dreamlike documentary – only an impish Frenchman with a passion for walking wires…
Posted on December 30, 2008 by KJ Doughton
FROST BITE: DIRECTOR TOMAS ALFREDSON ON “LET THE RIGHT ONE IN”
BEST OF 2008! In speaking with Alfredson, whose resume also includes four previous feature films and years of Swedish television, my agenda is simple. I want to define the essence of what makes “Let the Right One In” so refreshing and unique…
Posted on December 28, 2008 by KJ Doughton
A BIG, MESSY PLACE: ALAN BALL ON “TOWELHEAD”
BEST OF 2008! “Towelhead,” the complex and audacious film from director Alan Ball, is already inciting anger, winning over enthusiasts, and prompting debate – even prior to its release. Alan Ball about talks to Film Threat about the film and messiness of the human psyche…
Posted on December 25, 2008 by KJ Doughton
WILL POWER: INTERVIEW WITH CLAYMATION PIONEER WILL VINTON
BEST OF 2008! Claymation pioneer Will Vinton speaks with Film Threat prior to a retrospective on his early shorts, recalling his beginnings and his plans for the future…
Posted on December 15, 2008 by KJ Doughton
BLOODY CLUELESS: “TWILIGHT” INTERVIEWS
“Twilight” non-fan KJ Doughton speaks with actors Rachelle Lefevre, Taylor Lautner and Edi Gathegi about the “guy appeal” of Catherine Hardwicke’s upcoming vampire film…
Posted on November 21, 2008 by KJ Doughton
THE FLAWED SQUAD: INTERVIEW WITH JOSE PADILHA
The enthusiastic, mile-a-minute voice of “Elite Squad” director Jose Padilha erupts from my telephone. The filmmaker is traveling in a car, somewhere in Rio…
Posted on September 25, 2008 by KJ Doughton
A BIG, MESSY PLACE: ALAN BALL ON “TOWELHEAD” (PART 2)
“Towelhead,” the complex and audacious film from director Alan Ball, is already inciting anger, winning over enthusiasts, and prompting debate – even prior to its release. Alan Ball about talks to Film Threat about the film and messiness of the human psyche…
Posted on September 9, 2008 by KJ Doughton
YOUNG PEOPLE FUCKING
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  Year Released: 2008 MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 90 minutes |
IN LIMITED RELEASE! Looking for some funny fornicating? Some boobies ‘n belly laughs? Shags ‘n snickers? “YPF” should fit the bill between dinner at the Comedy Club and after-hours sheet heating…
Posted on August 29, 2008 by KJ Doughton
WAR CHILD
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  Year Released: 2008 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 94 minutes |
“War Child” isn’t another “Conflict Documentary” that shoves our noses into the unsolvable tragedies of the world, before leaving us to stagger from the theater with contempt for mankind and suicide on our minds…
Posted on August 16, 2008 by KJ Doughton
BOTTLE SHOCK
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  Year Released: 2008 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 110 minutes |
IN LIMITED RELEASE! If “Bottle Shock” were booze, it would be shelved on the popular wine-cooler rack. Based on actual events, it’s a colorful, fun introduction to Napa Valley’s emergence as a wine making giant…
Posted on August 11, 2008 by KJ Doughton
BOY A
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  Year Released: 2007 MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 100 minutes |
IN LIMITED RELEASE! “Boy A” accomplishes what “Monster” also achieved. It allows us insight into how and why terrible crimes and unspeakable acts are committed. Meanwhile, with tremendous tact and knowing subtlety, it informs us of what released offenders are up against…
Posted on August 6, 2008 by KJ Doughton
“A WINK AND A SMILE”: INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR DEIRDRE TIMMONS
Sometimes it feels like burlesque is an art form lost to a new era of too much reveal, not enough tease. Luckily, it’s not lost yet, and Film Threat talks to filmmaker Deirdre Timmons about her revealing documentary about the thriving Seattle burlesque scene…
Posted on July 29, 2008 by KJ Doughton
