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Central Cinema to Liquor Control Board: Seriously, It’s Cool, We Got This

Michael van Baker — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:29:35 +0000

Kevin Spitzer, owner of the Central District entertainment mainstay Central Cinema, is counting the days until April 7. That's when he is supposed to hear back from the Washington State Liquor Control Board about the legality of Central Cinema staying open and operating as it has since 2005.

Seattle’s Film Lovers Returning to the Uptown

Michael van Baker — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:07:49 +0000

In the lobby a group of a half-dozen 50-somethings had just met en route between theatres (the Uptown has three salles), and were comparing notes. It seemed half had come from Elite Squad 2 and were headed into London Boulevard, and half were headed the other way. "Have you seen Le Havre?" someone asked, and there was a discreet pause. It developed that some people had loved it, but not the speaker.

SIFF Hosts Cinema, Italian-Style, at Freshly Scrubbed Uptown

Michael van Baker — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:21:26 +0000

Public service announcement: The opening night of the Seattle Italian Film Festival started late, last night, because so many people were still circling the block looking for parking spots. While SIFF's new digs at the Uptown Theater offer tons of seats inside, they didn't come with any on-street spots. Parking in Lower Queen Anne is a bear even when the weather's nice--just assume that you're going to pay for parking in a lot (here are Seattle Center-run locations), or take public transit (the Monorail is nice this time of year).

SIFF’s Grand Re-Opening of the Uptown is October 20

Michael van Baker — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:10:12 +0000

SIFF invited a few media representatives over for an early sneak peek at their takeover of Queen Anne's Uptown Theater. There's still plenty of renovation to be done before the doors open officially at 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, for a Hedwig and the Angry Inch sing-along (followed by a Purple Rain sing-along Friday night, and a Grease sing-along on Saturday). For the full Grand Re-Opening schedule, scroll down to the bottom of this post.

Spanish Film Festival Opens at SIFF Cinema

Michael van Baker — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:50:18 +0000

SIFF presents the Festival of New Spanish Cinema--a 10-film compilation--beginning tonight at SIFF Cinema in McCaw Hall. A full-series pass is $60 ($40 if you're a SIFF member). The Opening Night film, screwball comedy With or Without Love (7:30 p.m.), includes a post-film reception at Ten Mercer with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and Spanish wines. For that, it's $25 ($20 for SIFF members).

Inside the SIFF Film Center at Seattle Center [Slideshow]

Michael van Baker — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:51:06 +0000

SIFF has officially moved their offices into the new SIFF Film Center at Seattle Center. They're taking up residence in what was formerly known as the Alki Room in the Northwest rooms. There they will offer exhibits, presentations, and film programming, as well as educational programs. The heart of the new Film Center is a jewelbox cinema seating about 100--though they'll continue showing film at SIFF Cinema in McCaw Hall.