Posts Tagged ‘Lynn Shelton’
SIFF Film Review – Sword of Trust
The opening film for this year’s Seattle International Film Festival was Sword of Trust, directed by Seattle native Lynn Shelton. It’s the story of how pawnshop owner Mel (Marc Maron) receives an opportunity to make some big bucks, and how that opportunity gets real, real…
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Film Review – Outside In
I am always excited when a new Lynn Shelton movie comes out. My first exposure to her work was in 2011 with Your Sister’s Sister, and I was really pleased by its humor and kindness. (I am reminded by writing that sentence that I need…
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Film Review – Laggies
I saw Laggies last night and the film opens tomorrow (or today if you are reading it tomorrow), so I don’t have a lot of time to make my review as funny or as insightful as I usually would like. (Not that I am ever…
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SIFF Interview – David Gordon Green – Prince Avalanche
Spencer interviews director David Gordon Green from the dramedy Prince Avalanache at SIFF 2013. This segment is also available on YouTube.
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SIFF Film Review – Prince Avalanche
As a director, David Gordon Green has one of the most curious and diverse careers going these days. After beginning his career with critical praise for his indie dramas (George Washington, All the Real Girls), he has spent the last half-decade working in mainstream shock…
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SXSW Film Review – Drinking Buddies
As a fan of independent film, I’m excited when I’m introduced to the work of noteworthy filmmakers. For several years now, I’ve been hearing about the prolific career of Joe Swanberg and have been curious to check out his movies. Finally at SXSW this year,…
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Interview – Mike Birbiglia – Sleepwalk with Me
Spencer interviews writer/director/actor Mike Birbiglia from the comedy Sleepwalk with Me. This segment is also available on Stitcher and iTunes. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here.
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