Programmers' Picks: Megan Leonard on SIFF 2025
Fucktoys
The kinky romp of your wet dreams. Pee-pee enthusiasts get drenched. A sex worker’s odyssey through Trashtown by way of John Waters.
Color Book
A striking debut about a single father who’s just trying to take his kid to the ballgame.
BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions
Seattle legend Kahlil Joseph makes his grand return to the city with his visual feast of a debut feature.
Spermageddon
Am I a teenage boy? Perhaps. But with character names like Simen, Cumilla, and Jizzmo, and an animated adventure that delivers completely on its title and premise…how could I not include this instantly quotable absurdity?
ShortsFest Opening Night / The Feminine Urge / Head Trip Shorts
Every shorts program is seriously stacked this year, so find one that matches your vibe and enjoy this year’s crop from around the world.
Cat Town, USA
The feature adaptation of SIFF 2018 GSNA-winning short Cats Cradle has finally arrived. Cat hospice forever <3
By Design
High concept doesn’t begin to describe. Impossible to look away. Juliette Lewis trades bodies with a chair. I'm such an Amanda Kramer fan.
The Balconettes
Noémie Merlant in the director’s chair taking girl power to new heights.
Twinless
Dylan O’Brien is absolutely delightful in this comedy of errors.
Dead Lover
Finally a movie for the stinky gals!
