By Joe Hammerschmidt [NOTE: This film previously reviewed as part of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival] It now seems like an eternity ago, taking my initial surveillance of the almost biblically stacked SIFF lineup. But when
by Joe Hammerschmidt [NOTE: This film previously reviewed as part of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival] Growing up most formatively in the mid or late-2000s, those must’ve been where my sense of humor had been solidified.
by Joe Hammerschmidt [NOTE: This film previously reviewed as part of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival] We’ve had a rather interesting year when it comes to dog-themed films, yet so few of them have amounted to
by Joe Hammerschmidt [NOTE: This film previously reviewed as part of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival] The end of summer brings about a certain strain of melancholia for time well spent, or well wasted; moments used
By Joe Hammerschmidt [NOTE: This film viewed and written on as part of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival] Life can be a bit of a puzzle sometimes, one where not all the pieces could fit together
by Joe Hammerschmidt [NOTE: This film previously reviewed as part of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival.] When a significant amount of time passes between one’s viewing of a film, and when it comes time to write
by Joe Hammerschmidt [NOTE: This film originally reviewed as part of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival] As if there had been any doubt over the proximity of a given awards season darling making a first impression
by Joe Hammerschmidt [NOTE: This film was reviewed previously for the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival] There will always be one film every year that manages to leave me with a complete WTF reaction on my face
by Joe Hammerschmidt [NOTE: This film reviewed as part of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival] One of the key cinematic hallmarks I felt overly intrigued by during this year’s SIFF was an increased appreciation for the
by Joe Hammerschmidt [NOTE: This film reviewed as part of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival.] The wondrous beauty of northern Oregon and parts of Portland had always looked more special when handled by filmmakers who know
