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Quince / Fifteen - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

2026-05-17T06:32:27.378-07:00

The Movie: Quince / Fifteen

Capsule Review:

As much as being a teenager can be its own horror story, Quince takes things a big step further as a bloody body horror, coming of age comedy. Directors Jack Zagha and Yossy Zagha find a great balance of emotional impact, blood and guts action, and genuine comedy to make for a really fun and endearing watch.

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Rising Through the Fray - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

2026-05-17T06:19:19.432-07:00

The Movie: Rising Through the Fray

Capsule Review:

Growing up, I knew roller derby events as overly dramatic, good versus evil battles that rivaled professional wrestling and now, thanks to this documentary, I can see that it has become more of a legitimized sport with a true sense of community. Director Courtney Montour (Kanien'kehá:ka) does a great job of delving into the struggles and triumphs of the Indigenous Rising team as they fight for legitimacy and acceptance within the world of the sport they love.

Again Again - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

2026-05-16T15:58:40.877-07:00

The Movie: Again Again

Capsule Review:

There's been so many movies about characters stuck in a time loop but none, at least that I'm aware of, that explore what happens after the loop ends. Local director Mia Moore puts in a solid effort exploring this topic in a very meaningful way and right here in our own backyard of Aberdeen, Washington. Also of note, Lilly Wachowski is listed as a producer which is pretty darn cool.

Mārama - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

2026-05-13T09:58:21.349-07:00

The Movie: Mārama

Capsule Review:

Taratoa Stappard's feature film debut is a dark and downright scary trip through the effects of colonization in the mid 1800's from the perspective of Mārama, a Maori woman forced to come to terms with and reconcile her heritage. This is true gothic horror with a little bit of revenge porn mixed in for good meaure.

Another World / 世外 - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

2026-05-12T05:44:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Another World / 世外

The Director: Tommy Ng Kai Chung

The Cast: Chung Suet Yin, Choi Hiu Tung, Louis Cheung

Capsule Review:

Beautifully animated movie that dives deep into the ideas of whether or not people are inherently good or evil. There's a lot to like here although there's a lot of history and lore and cultural references that I'm sure I missed out on but overall, still a solid experience.

Becoming Human / Chiet Chea Manusa - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

2026-05-10T03:25:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Becoming Human / Chiet Chea Manusa

Capsule Review:

A very slow and contemplative journey through death, life, family, relationships, and reincarnation. Polen Ly's award winning debut feature film is absolutely worth the effort and is filled with two very strong performances from Piseth Chhun and Savorn Serak who also makes her debut in the film.

Mortal Kombat II - Movie Review

2026-05-07T09:42:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Mortal Kombat II

The Director: Simon McQuoid

The Cast: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada

The Story: The fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

Exit 8 - Movie Review

2026-04-17T03:17:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Exit 8

The Director: Genki Kawamura

The Cast: Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kôchi, Kotone Hanase, Naru Asanuma, Nana Komatsu

The Story: A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out.

undertone - Movie Review

2026-03-24T04:56:00.000-07:00

The Movie: undertone

The Director: Ian Tuason

The Cast: Nina Kiri, Adam DiMarco, Michèle Duquet

The Story: The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.

Project Hail Mary - Movie Review

2026-03-23T05:33:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Project Hail Mary

The Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller

The Cast: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub, Priya Kansara

The Story: Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship, light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth. An unexpected friendship may be the key.

Hoppers - Movie Review

2026-03-05T01:49:00.000-08:00

The Movie: Hoppers

The Director: Daniel Chong

The Cast: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Meryl Streep, Dave Franco, Kathy Najimy, Eduardo Franco, Melissa Villaseñor, Ego Nwodim, Vanessa Bayer, Sam Richardson, Aparna Nancherla, Nichole Sakura, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Steve Purcell, Karen Huie, Tom Law

The Story: A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination.

Avatar: Fire and Ash - Movie Review

2025-12-16T09:05:00.000-08:00

The Movie: Avatar: Fire and Ash

The Director: James Cameron

The Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Kate Winslet

The Story: Pretty much same as the last one.

Zootopia 2 - Movie Review

2025-11-25T08:52:00.000-08:00

The Movie: Zootopia 2

The Director: Jared Bush, Byron Howard

The Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Nate Torrence, Shakira

The Story: Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

A House of Dynamite - Movie Review

2025-10-27T01:47:00.000-07:00

The Movie: A House of Dynamite

The Director: Kathryn Bigelow

The Cast: Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts

The Story: When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.

Samurai Fury - Movie Review

2025-10-07T08:41:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Samurai Fury

The Director: Irie Yu

The Cast: Oizumo Yo, Tsutsumi Shinichi, Nagao Kento, Matsumoto Wakana

The Story: In plague-ravaged 15th century Japan, rebel Hasuda Hyoe plots against an indifferent shogun. He faces former friend Honekawa Doken in a battle for Japan's future.

One Battle After Another - Movie Review

2025-09-26T10:11:00.000-07:00

The Movie: One Battle After Another

The Director: Pau Thomas Anderson

The Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti

The Story: When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own's daughter.

Night of the Reaper - Movie Review

2025-09-15T06:50:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Night of the Reaper

The Director: Brandon Christensen

The Cast: Jessica Clement, Ryan Robbins, Summer H. Howell, Matty Finochio, Max Christensen, Ben Cockell, Bryn Samuel, Savannah Miller, Susan Serrao, Huxley Fisher, Isla Spencer, Blair Young, Drake Seipert

The Story: College student Deena visits home and is roped into babysitting. The local sheriff is mailed a piece of evidence and is led on a scavenger hunt to reveal the killer of another babysitter.

We're Not Safe Here - Movie Review

2025-08-25T11:43:00.000-07:00

The Movie: We're Not Safe Here

The Director: Solomon Gray

The Cast: Hayley McFarland, Sharmita Bhattacharya, Margaret Wuertz, Caisey Cole

The Story: After vanishing, a woman returns with a chilling tale. Now, she and her friend are hunted by a dark force that twists fear into reality.

Relay - Movie Review

2025-08-19T07:47:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Relay

The Director: David Mackenzie

The Cast: Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Sam Worthington

The Story: A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.

Ne Zha 2 / 哪吒之魔童闹海 - Movie Review

2025-08-19T06:25:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Ne Zha 2 / 哪吒之魔童闹海

The Director: Yu Yang

The Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Crystal Lee, Vincent Rodriguez III, Aleks Le

The Story: A rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers. Now he's faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity, he must grow up to become the hero the world needs.

Cloud (2025) - Movie Review

2025-08-04T03:33:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Cloud

The Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

The Cast: Masaki Suda, Kotone Furukawa, Daiken Okudaira, Amane Okayama, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Masataka Kubota, Masaaki Akahori, Maho Yamada, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Yugo Mikawa, Toshihiro Yashiba, Yoshiyuki Morishita, Tetsuya Chiba, Yutaka Matsushige

The Story: Yoshii, a young man who resells goods online, finds himself at the center of a series of mysterious events that put his life at risk.

Fantastic Four: First Steps - Movie Review

2025-07-25T07:55:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Director: Matt Shakman

The Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Ralph Ineson

The Story: Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.

Superman (2025) - Movie Review

2025-07-09T03:25:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Superman

The Director: James Gunn

The Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced

The Story: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.

KPop Demon Hunters - Movie Review

2025-07-07T07:01:00.000-07:00

The Movie: KPop Demon Hunters

The Director: Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

The Cast: Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Yoo Ji-young, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, Lee Byung-hun, Lea Salonga

The Story: A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters.

Jurassic World: Rebirth - Movie Review

2025-07-01T19:29:00.000-07:00

The Movie: Jurassic World: Rebirth

The Director: Gareth Edwards

The Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, Ed Skrein

The Story: People who think they're really cool go to an island filled with dinosaurs. People are immediately humbled by all the dinosaurs. People try to escape from the island filled with dinosaurs.