SIFF stereotypes challenged with cat-studded ‘Lil Bub & Friendz’
Lots of people think the Seattle International Film Festival is for snooty film buffs who only like slow-moving movies full of dread and subtitles. But over the weekend, SIFF should have put that reputation to rest once and for all with the premiere of "Lil Bub and Friendz."12 years ago
‘The Internship’ features the best product placement in the history of movies
"The Internship" reunites a comedy duo who helped revive the R-rated comedy in Hollywood with "The Wedding Crashers." It stars Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson and Google. And maybe that order should be reversed because Google probably has more screen time than either actor.12 years ago
The music the Eiffel Tower makes
Everybody knows what the Eiffel Tower looks like, but what does it sound like? That's what an American composer aims to find out.12 years ago
Why Tom Tangney is rooting for underdog San Antonio in NBA finals
I completely understand and endorse an NBA news blackout for Sonics fans who still feel burned by hated NBA commissioner David Stern who foiled our best efforts to bring the Kings to Seattle.12 years ago
Talking about ‘what movie critics won’t tell you’
People love to bash critics. The Wall Street Journal came up with a list of , and it quickly became the most popular article on their website.12 years ago
SIFF celebrates Washington-bred actor Kyle MacLachlan
It was part homecoming, part love fest for actor Kyle MacLachlan at Seattle's Uptown Theatre Monday night.12 years ago
Nick Franklin: The latest, greatest Mariner hope
In only his third start for the Mariners, Franklin pulled off something only two Mariners before him ever did at a younger age - hit two homers in a single game. Their names? Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. That's some sweet company for 22-year-old Franklin to be hanging around with.12 years ago
‘After Earth’ is the worst movie of the year so far
It's being billed as another Will Smith sci-fi summer blockbuster but it's really more a vanity project for his son, Jaden, who it turns out is not good at all.12 years ago
Directors: ‘What Maisie Knew’ child star masters what acting pros strive for
"What Maisie Knew" is a new film, based on a classic novel, about how a six-year-old copes with a bitter custody fight between her two parents.12 years ago
‘Fela,’ a dance party with political diatribe, now playing at Paramount Theatre
The most influential African musician of the last 50 years is still little known in this country. A few years ago, Broadway tried to remedy that with the musical, "Fela!" The national touring company has just made it to Seattle's Paramount Theatre.12 years ago
From farm to the majors: Author is ‘in the sticks’ with the Clinton LumberKings
As the 2010 Seattle Mariners were suffering through one of their worst seasons ever, their Class A affiliate, the Clinton LumberKings, were having one of their best.12 years ago
‘Behind the Candelabra’ is both revealing and shallow
Michael Douglas stars as the flamboyant entertainer Liberace, and Matt Damon plays his secret lover in the new HBO film, "Behind the Candelabra."12 years ago
The wolfpack returns for a final installment in ‘Hangover Part III’ – and that’s OK
The first "Hangover" movie was a surprise smash hit - and with smash hits come sequels. "Hangover Part III" promises to be the end of the line for this hugely popular franchise, and that's just fine.12 years ago
‘Dirty Wars’ director says Obama hasn’t been fighting a clean war
Investigator Jeremy Scahill wants to dispel the notion, promulgated by the Obama administration, that our current military operations are somehow "cleaner" than they have been in the past.12 years ago
President Barack Obama dreams of going ‘Bulworth’
As Barack Obama dealt with a trio of potential scandals last week (Benghazi, the IRS, and the Associated Press), he let slip a revealing movie reference.12 years ago
Pope Francis blames world’s financial woes on ‘cult of money’
Once all the hullabaloo over his election as pope settled down a couple of months ago, Pope Francis has, for the most part, stayed out of the limelight. But a speech late last week thrust him back in the headlines.12 years ago
Stars of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ hit Seattle to open SIFF
The Seattle International Film Festival kicked off Thursday night with a sold-out gala screening of "Much Ado About Nothing." Tom interviews the stars of the new film "Much Ado About Nothing."12 years ago
‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ has the ingredients, but doesn’t quite come together
J.J. Abrams' reboot of the Star Trek franchise four years ago is the most successful reboot since Christopher Nolan put Christian Bale in a bat suit.12 years ago
Amidst Angelina Jolie revelation, SIFF features UW doctor who discovered breast cancer gene
I had planned on doing an overview of the literally hundreds of movies debuting at this year's festival. But then a major news story broke out and re-focused my attention, not on a great variety of movies, but on one very specific film in the festival: "Decoding Annie Parker."12 years ago
Controversial lead singer of The Dixie Chicks comes out with first solo album
The controversial lead singer of The Dixie Chicks is out with her first solo album, exactly ten years after alienating the country music world by slamming the president.12 years ago
Dream of ‘The Great Gatsby’ proved unattainable for Baz Luhrman
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in "The Great Gatsby," but it's director Baz Luhrman who's the real star, for better or worse.12 years ago
‘The Great Gatsby’ opens Thursday; is this the new opening day?
"The Great Gatsby" officially opens this Friday but, as has been the tradition for over a decade, this latest Hollywood blockbuster will screen first late Thursday night.12 years ago
Mike Daisey back on stage at Seattle Repertory Theatre
Mike Daisey caused a sensation a year and a half ago with his one-man show "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs."12 years ago
