TwoOhSix Interviews: The Creators of "Say You Will"

Say You Will is a film that enjoyed its world premiere during the 2017 Seattle International Film Festival and director Nick Naveda along with producers Nancy Taylor and Taylor Grabowsky were more than happy to make themselves available for an in depth discussion on what it took to put this film together. After a round of hearty hugs and hand shakes, we snagged a table outside a cafe to take advantage of the perfectly sunny Seattle weather and, before we knew it, our conversation was underway.

Better Watch Out (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: Better Watch Out

The Director: Chris Peckover

The Cast: Olivia DeJong, Levi Miller, Dacre Montgomery, Virginia Madsen, Patrick Warburton

The Story: On a quiet suburban street, a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from intruders, only to discover it's far from a normal home invasion.

The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One

The Director: Shane Abbess

The Cast: Kellan Lutz, Daniel MacPherson, Luke Ford, Isabel Lucas, Temuera Morrison, Rachel Griffiths, Teagan Croft

The Story: Set in the future in a time of interplanetary colonization, an unlikely pair race against an impending global crisis and are confronted by the monsters that live inside us all.

TwoOhSix Interviews: Jenny Slate, Abby Quinn, and Gillian Robespierre for "Landline"

On a sunny Saturday afternoon in Seattle, Gillian Robespierre, Jenny Slate, and Abby Quinn were in town to promote Landline., their new film which was featured as part of the 2017 Seattle International Film Festival's "Centerpiece Gala" event. Right before the screening, I was given a few minutes to speak with each of them and you could really tell how passionate and excited they were about this new film.

Landline (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: Landline

The Director: Gillian Robespierre

The Cast: Jenny Slate, John Turturro, Edie Falco, Abby Quinn, Jay Duplass, and Finn Wittrock

The Story: In 1995, a teenager living with her sister and parents in Manhattan discovers that her father is having an affair.

The Little Hours (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: The Little Hours

The Director: Jeff Baena

The Cast: Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Nick Offerman

The Story: A young servant fleeing from his master takes refuge at a convent full of emotionally unstable nuns in the middle ages.

Ingrid Goes West (SIFF 2017) - Capsule Review

The Movie: Ingrid Goes West

The Director: Matt Spicer

The Cast: Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Wyatt Russell, Billy Magnussen

The Story: Following the death of her mother and a series of self-inflicted setbacks, Ingrid Thorburn escapes a humdrum existence by moving out West to befriend her Instagram obsession and LA socialite Taylor Sloane.

TwoOhSix Picks - Best of SIFF 2017

Another year of Seattle International Film Festival movies is in the books and it's once again time to figure out which were my favorite films and most beloved performances. This year, I had the privilege to watch over 30 films including six documentaries and 25 narrative features and there was no shortage of good options to choose from so narrowing it down was no easy task.

That being said, here are my picks for "Best of SIFF 2017".

Mr. Long (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: Mr. Long

The Director: SABU

The Cast: Chen Chang, Shô Aoyagi, Yiti Yao, Runyin Bai

The Story: Professional hitman Long takes on an assignment in Japan. When things go awry, he has to flee. Badly injured, he takes refuge in a deserted part of a small town.

Escape Room (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: Escape Room

The Director: Will Wernick

The Cast: Evan Williams, Annabelle Stephenson, Elisabeth Hower, Dan J. Johnson, John Ierardi, Kelly Delson, Billy Flynn

The Story: Six friends test their intelligence in a game that takes a dark turn.

Say You Will (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: Say You Will

The Director: Nick Naveda

The Cast: Travis Tope, Katherine Hughes, Israel Broussard, Sam Trammell, Michelle Forbes, Morgan Krantz, Adam Hagenbuch

The Story: A recent high school graduate cares for his mother and navigates his first relationship in the wake of his father's suicide.

Going to Brazil (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: Going to Brazil

The Director: Patrick Mille

The Cast: Alison Wheeler, Vanessa Guide, Margot Bancilhon, Philippine Stindel, Patrick Mille

The Story: Four childhood friends reunite for a wedding in Rio, only to find themselves on the run through the Brazilian countryside after accidentally killing someone at a drug-fueled party.

Diamond Island (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: Diamond Island

The Director: Davy Chou

The Cast: Sobon Noun, Cheanik Nov, Madeza Chhem, Mean Korn, Samnang Nut, Sophyna Meng, Jany Min, Samnang Khim, Batham Oun, Sreyleap Hang, Sreyroth Dom

The Story: An adolescent leaves rural Cambodia to become a construction worker only to be reunited with his missing older brother.

Jungle Trap (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: Jungle Trap

The Director: James Bryan

The Cast: Renee Harmon, Frank Neuhaus, Heidi Ahn, Tim de Haas, Bill Luce, Jan Vanderberg

The Story: Jungle Trap is a decapitation-fueled, shot-on-video horror masterpiece about a jungle hotel haunted by kill-crazy ghosts in loin cloths.

At the End of the Tunnel (Al final del túnel) (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: At the End of the Tunnel (Al final del túnel)

The Director: Rodrigo Grande

The Cast: Leonardo Sbaraglia, Federico Luppi, Clara Lago, Pablo Echarri, Uma Salduende

The Story: From his wheel chair, Joaquin discovers that his neighbors are digging a tunnel to rob the bank next to his apartment. He also finds out that the lady renting the room in his own house is an accomplice. He eventually realizes that he is in serious risk, and also in love.

Soul on a String (Pi Sheng Shang De Hun) (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: Soul on a String

The Director: Yang Zhang

The Cast: Quni Ciren, Kimba, Siano Dudiom Zahi

The Story: A compassionate Buddhist embarks on a mystical quest through Tibet, pursued by black-traders and a man hell-bent on vengeance. Along the way they encounter mysterious travelers, among them a loyal elf, a love struck woman, and a mute psychic.

Come, Together (컴, 투게더) (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: Come, Together (컴, 투게더)

The Director: Shin Dong-il

The Cast: Lee Hye-eun, Im Hyeong-gook, Chae Bin, Kim Jae-rok, Han Kyung-hyun

The Story: In a highly competitive South Korean culture, a middle aged couple and their daughter each face a crisis of adversity and, while they drift farther apart, come to realize that family is the only thing that really matters.

God of War (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: God of War

The Director: Gordon Chan

The Cast: Sammo Hung, Vincent Zhao, Regina Wan, Yasuaki Kurata, Keisuke Koide

The Story: During the 16th century, pirates rule the Chinese coastline, pillaging the small villages and terrorizing the citizens.

The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One (SIFF 2017) - Capsule Review

The Movie: The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One

The Director: Shane Abbess

The Cast: Kellan Lutz, Daniel MacPherson, Luke Ford, Isabel Lucas, Temuera Morrison, Rachel Griffiths, Teagan Croft

The Story: Set in the future in a time of interplanetary colonization, an unlikely pair race against an impending global crisis and are confronted by the monsters that live inside us all.

Godspeed (路顺风) (SIFF 2017) - Movie Review

The Movie: Godspeed (路顺风)

The Director: Chung Mong-Hong

The Cast: Michael Hui, Na-Dou Lin, Leon Dai, Chung-Hua Tou, Matt Chung-tien Wu, Vincent Liang, Vithaya Pansringarm

The Story: A Taiwanese drug smuggler catches a ride with the wrong cab driver.