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A Note on English Filmmaker Michael Powell
August 26, 2024
In advance of our new weekly Powell and Pressburger series opening on September 18, series curator Greg Olson reflects on how legendary English filmmaker Michael Powell inspired him, and how they came to be friends.
Cinema, Festival, News
A sneak preview of some of the films featured in the cINeDIGENOUS program at the 50th Seattle International Film Festival.
Cinema, Festival
This year’s Seattle International Film Festival ushers in 50 Years of Surprising Cinema for SIFF, a milestone achievement for all the film lovers who have come together over the past half century to delight in films that shock, awe, and inspire. We here at the SIFF office thought it would be fun to kick off the SIFFTY season by sharing some of our most surprising cinema moments with you.
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this April at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema, Festival
A 1993 interview with Tilda Swinton about her role in the film Orlando. Interview by Andy Spletzer, a former film critic and current programmer for the Seattle International Film Festival.
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Lifelong Godzilla fan Justin Robert Vinall recently introduced a 70th anniversary screening of Godzilla as part of the March Monster Madness series. Justin recalls the movie-going experiences that cemented his place as a Godzilla super-fan, as well as where the film has come in the 70 years since its release.
Events, Festival, Industry
Berlinale wrapped its 74th annual festival last month, culminating another spectacular 11-day showcase of artistic, forward-thinking, and political films. Justine Barda, one of our Senior Programmers, was there to enjoy some exciting new releases and experience the jubilant atmosphere of this fixture of Berlin culture.
Cinema, Events
A SIFF Tiny Mic Interview with SIFF Board Member and luminary Seattle musician Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service) as part of our new Talking Pictures series.