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In Iranian film ‘A Separation’ the personal is political
Iranian film A Separation, now playing in Seattle at the Egyptian, has been met with almost freakish levels of acclaim: Its scored 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, has been almost universally praised by...
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Top 30 global health films to get you inspired
Global health gets a lot of attention in Seattle. But sometimes Hollywood wants a piece of the action too. Film is an emotionally powerful medium. It can help incite action on social problems and...
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Columbia City movie theater to screen “The Interview” in Seattle
The independent Ark Lodge Cinemas in Seattle will show “The Interview,” after major movie theater chains pulled out of screening the comedy set in North Korea and starring Seth Rogen and James Franco....
View ArticleStraight Outta Compton: biopic on N.W.A. has relevance in Seattle
When the avid hip-hop listener thinks of the rap group N.W.A, they think of the second track from the group’s debut album, “Straight Outta Compton.” “Fuck Tha Police” expressed a strong opposition for...
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Documentary on A Better L.A. shows potential for A Better Seattle
Former gang members work with A Better LA to foster peace by being a bridge between the community and the police. (Photo by LTO, LLC.) If ever there was a time to find hope in a true story, it is now....
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Poll finds support for bombing a whole new world
Agrabah is not a real place. (Photo via Disney’s “Aladdin” Facebook page.) A not-insignificant number of Americans support bombing Aladdin’s fictional homeland, according to a poll out this week by...
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Iran film “Fireworks Wednesday” probes marital tensions amid Persian New Year...
Hedieh Tehrani plays Mojdeh in Asghar Farhadi’s “Fireworks Wednesday.” (Photo courtesy of Grasshopper Film.) A young man stands on the sidewalk, shooting a rifle. Not killing anyone, not hurting...
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The top 10 SIFF movies I’m dying to see
It’s time again for popcorn, long lines, and epically awesome movies. The 42nd annual Seattle International Film Festival is on and poppin’ through June 12. With 421 films representing 85 countries, my...
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“Black Panther” celebrations reimagine Wakanda in Seattle
Artists perform dance and music before the screening of “Black Panther” at the Ark Lodge on Feb. 15. (Photo by Naomi Ishisaka) The cultural phenomenon of “Black Panther” is unlike anything we have seen...
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