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Tobolowsky in a pensive backstage moment. Courtesy of David Chen

Film

You may know him as Sandy Ryerson on Glee or Stu Beggs

You may know him as Sandy Ryerson on Glee or Stu Beggs on Californication or Ned Ryerson in…

Tobolowsky in a pensive backstage moment. Courtesy of David Chen

Film

You may know him as Sandy Ryerson on Glee or Stu Beggs

You may know him as Sandy Ryerson on Glee or Stu Beggs on Californication or Ned Ryerson in…

Stamp (left) and Lambert in their '60s prime.Colin Jones/Imageworks/Sony Pictures Classics

Arts & Culture

You could be forgiven for assuming that Lambert and Stamp are some

You could be forgiven for assuming that Lambert and Stamp are some forgotten folk-rock duo of the Peter…

Larry David is among Pollak's interviewees.Tribeca Film

Arts & Culture

“Do you have to be miserable to be funny?” That’s the question

“Do you have to be miserable to be funny?” That’s the question at the center of Kevin Pollak’s…

Salvati as hold child.Daniel Daza/Open Road Films

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This home-front family drama of hope, friendship, and faith, shot through the

This home-front family drama of hope, friendship, and faith, shot through the sepia-tinged light and faded hues of…

Mortensen as lost father.Cinema Guild

Arts & Culture

Back in 2009, Argentine filmmaker Lisandro Alonso came to Seattle for a

Back in 2009, Argentine filmmaker Lisandro Alonso came to Seattle for a retrospective of his still-young career, including…

Fanning as the unhappy Effie.Nicola Dove/Adopt Films

Arts & Culture

It’s no coincidence that Dakota Fanning’s Euphemia (nicknamed “Effie”) looks like she

It’s no coincidence that Dakota Fanning’s Euphemia (nicknamed “Effie”) looks like she stepped out of a pre-Raphaelite painting.…

Pacino shows us the heart behind the ham.Hopper Stone/Bleecker Street

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“The following is kind of based on a true story a little

“The following is kind of based on a true story a little bit.” There is a germ of…

A good con-artist movie isn’t that much different from a good con.

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A good con-artist movie isn’t that much different from a good con.

A good con-artist movie isn’t that much different from a good con. It’s all about distraction and sleight…

Costner as coach, Pratts as his star athlete.Ron Phillips/Disney

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Disney has really carved out a genre for itself: the underdog sports

Disney has really carved out a genre for itself: the underdog sports story as cultural melting pot, complete…

Rory Kinnear (center) as the aghast PM receiving his ransom demand in “The National Anthem.”

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Britain’s audacious answer to The Twilight Zone for our plugged-in world of

Britain’s audacious answer to The Twilight Zone for our plugged-in world of social media and screen culture, Black…

Burkholder in his second and final role.

Film

“My films are a little weird,” says Taylor Guterson. It’s a weird

“My films are a little weird,” says Taylor Guterson. It’s a weird statement to make about his two…

Kinnaman's cop meets his creator (Oldman.Kerry Hayes/Sony

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RoboCop Opens Wed., Feb. 12 at Pacific Place and other theaters. Rated

RoboCop Opens Wed., Feb. 12 at Pacific Place and other theaters. Rated PG-13. 121 minutes. The 1987 RoboCop…

Cat fanciers watch feline porn in The Date.Aino Suni

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Sundance Shorts 2013 Runs Fri., Nov. 8–Thurs., Nov. 14 at Sundance Cinemas.

Sundance Shorts 2013 Runs Fri., Nov. 8–Thurs., Nov. 14 at Sundance Cinemas. Not rated. 90 minutes. In The…

Mikkelsen as object of scorn.Charlotte Bruus-Christense/Magnolia Pictures

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The Hunt Opens Fri., Aug. 16 at Guild 45th. Rated R. 111

The Hunt Opens Fri., Aug. 16 at Guild 45th. 
Rated R. 111 minutes. Mads Mikkelsen plays a serial…

Koo's informant has an agenda of his own.Variance Films

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Drug War Runs Fri., Aug. 9–Thurs., Aug. 22 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.

Drug War Runs Fri., Aug. 9–Thurs., Aug. 22 at SIFF Cinema Uptown. Not rated. 107 minutes. Johnnie To…

Warshawski at work.

Film

Leah Warshawski didn’t set out for a movie career. “I got into

Leah Warshawski didn’t set out for a movie career. “I got into it because I worked on a…

How does he do it? Jay ain't telling.Theo Westenberger/Autry Museum

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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay Opens Fri., May

Deceptive Practice: 
The Mysteries and Mentors 
of Ricky Jay Opens Fri., May 3 at Varsity. 
Not rated. 89…

Whisky galore: Jasmin Riggins, Gary Maitland, Brannigan, and William Ruane.

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The Angels’ Share Opens Fri., May 3 at SIFF Cinema Uptown. Not

The Angels’ Share Opens Fri., May 3 at SIFF Cinema Uptown. Not rated. 101 minutes. Ken Loach, that…

Fady Elsayed (left) and James Floyd as brothers in conflict.Etienne Bol/Paladin Pictures

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My Brother the Devil Opens Fri., April 19 at Varsity. Not rated.

My Brother the Devil Opens Fri., April 19 at Varsity. 
Not rated. 111 minutes. The closing credits for…