Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Champions (Campeones) - SIFF 2018 Movie Review



The Movie: Champions (Campeones)

The Director: Javier Fesser

The Cast: Javier GutiƩrrez, Sergio Olmos, Julio Fernandez, Jesus Lago, Jesus Vidal

The Story: A basketball coach is sentenced to community service, forced to work with a team of mentally disabled players.

Monday, June 11, 2018

Leave No Trace - SIFF 2018 Capsule Review



The Movie: Leave No Trace

The Director: Debra Granik

The Cast: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie, Jeff Korber, Dale Dickey

The Story: A father and his thirteen year-old daughter are living in an ideal existence in a vast urban park in Portland, Oregon, when a small mistake derails their lives forever.

Sunday, June 10, 2018

TwoOhSix Interviews - Director Yixi Sun at SIFF 2018



On a rainy day in Seattle, I had an opportunity to sit down with film maker Yixi Sun to discuss her debut feature film Susu which is an official selection of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival. Her insight and knowledge of film making is very impressive and it is obvious she has a sincere passion and joy for her craft. Our discussion covers a wide range of topics including how she made the movie, what it was like starting her own film festival, and her newfound love of popcorn.

Ruin Me - SIFF 2018 Movie Review



The Movie: Ruin Me

The Director: Preston DeFrancis

The Cast: Marcienne Dwyer, Matt Dellapina, Chris Hill, Eva Hamilton, John Odom

The Story: Alexandra reluctantly tags along for Slasher Sleepout, an extreme event that is part camping trip, part haunted house, and part escape room. But when the fun turns deadly, Alex has to play the game if she wants to make it out alive.

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