Andrew Bujalski

Beeswax: Mumblecore Comes of Age

Again, the Brits Discover Seattle

​Not this again. First it was Everett True and grunge. Now it's Lynn Shelton and mumblecore. The Guardian is falling all over her locally shot indie Humpday, a film we like but which isn't exactly landmark cinema. But, oh, it was made in Seattle! The land of grunge! From which Everett True onc ... More >>

Recession and the Arts, Part XVI

​It's a tough time to be running a non-profit arts organization of any kind. Old patrons like WaMu have disappeared, the fundraising climate is difficult, and venues are cutting their hours and/or furloughing staff. SIFF Cinema has been mostly dark all summer; what lies beyond Labor Day is any ... More >>

Cloverfield: The Blair Witch Monster

Manhattan is under attack! Where’s Will Smith to save us from shaky cameras, blathering YouTube actors, and cheap scares?

Mumblecore!: Generation IM Discovers Its Navel

Northwest Film Forum presents an early—premature?—salute to post-indie cinema.

Half-Naked White Girl Teaches Samuel L. Jackson to Play the Blues. And More!

Northwest Film Forum presents an early—premature?—salute to post-indie cinema.

Nibbling at Hannah

SXSW '07 produces one breakout indie star—and a Michael Moore backlash.

DVDs of the Week

Andrew Bujalski's Mutual Appreciation and other new releases.

Old Joy

Runs at Northwest Film Forum, Fri., Jan. 5– Thurs. Jan. 18. Not rated. 76 minutes.

Mutual Appreciation

Runs at Northwest Film Forum, Fri., Dec. 8–Thurs., Dec. 14. Not rated. 109 minutes.

Crónicas

Also: Funny Ha Ha and Kings and Queen.