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.

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.

C’est la vie! (Le sens de la fête) - SIFF 2018 Movie Review

The Movie: C’est la vie! (Le sens de la fête)

The Directors: Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano

The Cast: Jean-Pierre Bacri, Jean-Paul Rouve, Gilles Lellouche, Vincent Macaigne, Eye Haidara, Suzanne Clément,

The Story: A hectic wedding party held in an 17th century French palace comes together with the help of the behind-the-scenes staff.

The Empty Hands (空手道) - SIFF 2018 Movie Review

The Movie: The Empty Hands (空手道)

The Director: Chapman To

The Cast: Stephy Tang, Chapman To, Yasuaki Kurata, Stephen Au

The Story: Half Japanese Hong Kong girl Mari Hirakawa who succeeds dojo after tragic death of her Karate master and father encounters ex-karate student, ex-yakuza Chan Keung who also succeeds the half of her father's karate dojo.