SIFF - Act of God

Is being hit by lightning a random natural occurrence or a predestined event?

"Accidents, chance, fate, and the elusive quest to make sense out of tragedy underpin director Jennifer Baichwal's (Manufactured Landscapes) captivating new work, an elegant cinematic meditation on the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning.

To explore these profound questions, Baichwal sought out riveting personal stories from around the world-from a former CIA assassin and a French storm chaser, to writer Paul Auster, and improvisational musician Fred Frith. The philosophical anchor of the film, Auster was caught in a terrifying and deadly storm as a teenager, and it has deeply affected both his life and art: "It opened up a whole realm of speculation that I've continued to live with ever since." In his doctor brother's laboratory, Frith experiments with his guitar to demonstrate the ubiquity of electricity in our bodies and the universe.

Visually dazzling and aurally seductive, Act of God singularly captures the harsh beauty of the skies and the lives of those who have been forever touched by their fury." ~SIFF



October 30 - November 5 at SIFF Cinema - Buy Tickets Here
Daily 7:30pm / Saturday 3:00pm, 7:30pm / Sunday 3:00pm, 5:00pm

Cameras aimed at the heavens

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NWFF - October 30th thru November 5th

Beeswax at Northwest Film Forum October 30-November 5 at 7, 9pm

An established member of the "mumblecore" movement, Andrew Bujalski's perceptive films are sympathetic yet critical accounts of his generation. Funny Ha Ha and Mutual Appreciation assessed the social and sexual awkwardness of aimless post-college 20-somethings. Beeswax takes it up a notch, as Bujalski shifts his focus to more mature subject matter. Jeannie co-owns a vintage clothing shop with an old friend who threatens her with a lawsuit when their relationship goes sour. Turning to her twin sister Lauren's ex-boyfriend for advice, Jeannie quickly becomes involved with him. This is a humorous and heartfelt look at family, responsibility and relationships.



"Beeswax, the third feature from writer-director Andrew Bujalski, is a major statement spoken softly." -Mark Olsen, LA Times

Order your Tickets Here: Beeswax

Good, bad, or indifferent?

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November Film Festivals

Is your calendar looking a bit skinny this November?

If so, pen in the 7th Annual American Indian Film Festival running from the 5th thru the 7th in the Carlson Theater at Bellevue College.

Tracy Rector (Seminole) will be the keynote speaker scheduled for Friday November 6th. She is Co-Director for Longhouse Media and the Native Lens Film Project. Click HERE to learn more about Tracy Rector

It is free to attend however a $10 dollar donation is recommended and encouraged. (all donations go toward the cost of the festival)

So go, enjoy, and let me know what you thought in the comments.

Keep filming no matter what.

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Seattle Symphony & Psycho

Do you love Hitchcock? Do you love the symphony? Answering yes to both of these questions put you in good company as the Seattle Symphony celebrates Halloween with Hitchock's classic "Psycho"on the big screen.

Have you ever seen a film with a live orchestral accompaniment? For those of you that have, you know how exciting it is and can attest to the incredible experience that awaits the rest of you who haven't. Did I mention it is the Seattle Symphony?!

I don't recommend this for children so parents get your babysitters on deck as October 29, 30, & 31 are for you and yours to enjoy a suspenseful evening at Benaroya Hall.
For complete details visit www.seattlesymphony.org
or call 206.215.4747

The anticipation is murder. Muwahahahahahaaa



Forever Film


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