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  • Blogs

    October 12, 2009

    Colton Harris-Moore and the Media

    ​In the past week, two anonymous Hollywood producers have used The Daily Weekly as a carrot with which to lure Barefoot Burglar Colton Harris-Moore out of the upper Washington woods. It hasn't worked. To the ranks of story merchants out to score the next Catch Me If You Can, today we add a pr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2009

    The Plot Thickens, The Legend Grows: Camano Island Teen Suspected of Idaho Airplane Theft

    ​It's hard to tell if this kid is really an epic fugitive along the lines of Jason Bourne and Frank Abagnale, Jr. or just a convenient scapegoat for sundry thefts in the rural Northwest. Colton Harris-Moore is now suspected of stealing a plane in Idaho, "hard-landing" it in Granite Falls, and ... More >>

  • Film

    July 29, 2009

    Shrink: Kevin Spacey Self-Medicates

    ​It's hard to tell if this kid is really an epic fugitive along the lines of Jason Bourne and Frank Abagnale, Jr. or just a convenient scapegoat for sundry thefts in the rural Northwest. Colton Harris-Moore is now suspected of stealing a plane in Idaho, "hard-landing" it in Granite Falls, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2009

    SIFF Review: ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction

    I saw at a disadvantage when I saw this film: I was alone, watching a screener at home for this feature story. It was funny, but this is a film to see in a crowd, where the exuberance of an audience becomes a part of the experience. And this homegrown film is made for Seattle audiences, a horror mov ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2009

    Sean Penn's Other, Non-Oscar-Winning Role

    If you watched the Oscars last Sunday, Sean Penn seemed pretty reasonable, friendly, and modest in accepting his Best Actor award for the acclaimed Milk (which continues in these local theaters). I had my money on Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler, like a lot of people, but I have to agree that on pure ... More >>

  • Film

    December 31, 2008

    The 12 Best Films of 2008: Now in Alphabetical Order!

    If you watched the Oscars last Sunday, Sean Penn seemed pretty reasonable, friendly, and modest in accepting his Best Actor award for the acclaimed Milk (which continues in these local theaters). I had my money on Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler, like a lot of people, but I have to agree that on pure ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    Better than that Train Wreck

    It's official. Seattle's own Gary Busey imposter Jeff Swanson, is still in better shape-- and a helluva lot more sane-- than the actual Hollywood star, now frightening audiences on Celebrity Rehab.

  • Film

    July 30, 2008

    Swing Vote: Kevin Costner fixes our busted democracy

    It's official. Seattle's own Gary Busey imposter Jeff Swanson, is still in better shape-- and a helluva lot more sane-- than the actual Hollywood star, now frightening audiences on Celebrity Rehab.

  • Film

    January 16, 2008

    Imaginary Witness: The Holocaust Before Sophie’s Choice

    It's official. Seattle's own Gary Busey imposter Jeff Swanson, is still in better shape-- and a helluva lot more sane-- than the actual Hollywood star, now frightening audiences on Celebrity Rehab.

  • Film

    December 19, 2007

    Seattle Weekly Goes to Hollywood

    We’d like to thank the Academy…

  • Film

    July 18, 2007
  • Film

    March 7, 2007

    The Ultimate Gift

    Christian fundamentalists kill James Garner!

  • Music

    March 7, 2007

    Suits, Skaters, Rendezvous

    Christian fundamentalists kill James Garner!

  • Film

    January 17, 2007

    Wild at Heart

    Armed with his own brand of logic and a digital camera, David Lynch forges inward.

  • Film

    December 20, 2006

    The Ghosts of Christmases Past

    Holiday Movie Season '06 brings a slew of retreads and one futuristic triumph.

  • Film

    December 6, 2006

    The Holiday

    Opens at Metro and other theaters, Fri., Dec. 8. Rated PG-13. 136 minutes.

  • Film

    November 1, 2006

    Seattle Weekly PickFlushed Away

    Opens at Metro and other theaters, Fri., Nov. 3. Rated PG. 82 minutes.

  • Film

    September 13, 2006

    Gridiron Gang

    Opens at Metro and other theaters, Fri., Sept. 15. Rated PG-13. 120 minutes.

  • Film

    July 5, 2006

    Seattle Weekly PickA Scanner Darkly

    Opens at Egyptian, Fri., July 7. Rated R. 100 minutes.

  • Arts

    June 14, 2006

    My Lucky Star

    Former Frasier writer send up Hollywood in the best way.

  • Arts

    September 28, 2005

    India in America

    Former Frasier writer send up Hollywood in the best way.

  • Film

    March 9, 2005

    No Bombs, Please, We're Jewish

    It's not all sorrow and loss at the 10th annual film fest.

  • Arts

    March 2, 2005

    Deep Throats

    There's plenty to tell, and not all of it tawdry, in this X-rated account.

  • Diversions

    December 8, 2004

    The 100 Greatest Don Knotts Movies of All Time

    Part of the fun of making a canon of video favorites is breaking the movie snobs' mold.

  • Diversions

    June 9, 2004

    Kiss Off

    Part of the fun of making a canon of video favorites is breaking the movie snobs' mold.

  • Film

    May 12, 2004

    Achilles Has Left the Building

    The biggest star in the mythic pantheon is ready for his close-up. But first, could we soften his image just a tad?

  • Diversions

    October 29, 2003

    Closet Thoughts

    The biggest star in the mythic pantheon is ready for his close-up. But first, could we soften his image just a tad?

  • Film

    May 14, 2003

    Why can't Seattle's foremost movie critic get any respect?

    The biggest star in the mythic pantheon is ready for his close-up. But first, could we soften his image just a tad?

  • Music

    March 26, 2003

    Weather Woes Cause Concert Chaos

    Plus the latest on Hot Hot Heat, Vendetta Red, and more.

  • Music

    March 19, 2003

    Off the Map

    Gus Van Sant gets lost, but beautifully.

  • Film

    December 18, 2002

    What We Can't Wait to See

    The holiday flicks we'll be first in line for.

  • Film

    December 11, 2002

    Brief Encounters

    The holiday flicks we'll be first in line for.

  • News

    November 13, 2002

    SURF AND TURF

    A quick comparison of local real-estate Web sites.

  • News

    September 25, 2002

    Working It, Hollywood-Style

    Punching the clock in the movies means striking a costumed pose.

  • Film

    July 24, 2002

    The Midget on Film

    A short exegesis.

  • Film

    July 24, 2002

    The Devil's Backbone

    A short exegesis.

  • Film

    May 29, 2002

    The fast and the furious

    A dubious salute to an overrated decade.

  • Music

    May 22, 2002

    Days of our nights

    A dubious salute to an overrated decade.

  • News

    December 19, 2001

    Seeking Comfort in a Cinematic Holiday Poop Sandwich

    In the season of terrifying silver bells, the solace of the terrible silver screen.

  • Film

    October 3, 2001

    Balls

    Sports movie served with a spin.

  • Film

    December 27, 2000

    Flashback 2000

    The 10 best films (though just barely).

  • Film

    December 20, 2000

    Yokels and moguls

    Small town makes for difficult shooting.

  • Film

    December 13, 2000

    Mixed forecast

    The highs and lows of winter film.

  • Film

    September 13, 2000

    Coming attractions...

    After the summer movie drought, what to expect in the next three-plus months.

  • Film

    March 8, 2000

    March badness

    During the worst of film months, the Jewish Film Festival saves us.

  • Film

    August 25, 1999

    A-mused

    A writer's muse inspires everyone but him.

  • News

    June 16, 1999

    Paul Allen's Tinsel Town Nightmare

    A federal court case exposes some of the most private parts of the billionaire media mogul's hush-hush (and lavish) lifestyle. Is it the price for being a player in Tinsel Town?

  • News

    May 12, 1999

    The Net's fever dreams

    A federal court case exposes some of the most private parts of the billionaire media mogul's hush-hush (and lavish) lifestyle. Is it the price for being a player in Tinsel Town?

  • News

    March 10, 1999

    Cybershift

    The latest trend in e-commerce: real stores.

  • Music

    December 23, 1998

    Whistle while you work

    The latest trend in e-commerce: real stores.

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