Series & Events

February 2–9: This week at the Uptown we have three exclusive films that you can only see here! Opening is Ralph Fiennes' big-screen adaptation of William Shakespeare's Coriolanus. Continuing from last week are two audience favorites: Margaret, the new film from Kenneth Longeran (You Can Count On Me); and Norwegian Wood, based on the book by Haruki Murakami.

This Saturday at the Cinerama, SIFF and the EMP present the seventh annual Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival. Saturday programs are already sold out, but we have added a special encore screening of the best of the fest, Sunday at noon at SIFF Cinema.

At the film center is the purr-fectly charming Miss Minoes, and a stunning new 35mm print of Godard's classic Week End. But that's not all! The Adventures of Baron Munchausen returns for Films4Families; SIFF Futurewave committee kicks off their month-long tribute to Joseph Gordon-Levitt with (500) Days of Summer; a new Film Craft Commentary features screenwriter Claudia Johnson discussing Tootsie; and our Face The Music series presents The Who's Tommy, directed by the late, great Ken Russell. 

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  Feature Films Now Playing

  SIFF Cinema at the Uptown and the Film Center
  Ralph Fiennes' modern day update of Shakespeare's Coriolanus; the purr-fectly charming Miss Minoes; a stunning new 35mm print of Godard's classic Week End; Norwegian Wood, a festival favorite based on the novel by Haruki Murakami; Margaret, the new film from the director of You Can Count on Me. more

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  The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

  February 4 & 5, SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
  Films4Families   Terry Gilliam's whimsical and fantastical story follows the improbable exploits of 18th-century adventurer Baron von Munchausen. Before the film, we'll have prizes for the best Muchausen-inspired costumes and impressions. Both kids and adults are eligible!   more

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  Screenwriter Claudia Johnson Comments on Tootsie

  February 6, SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
  Film Craft Commentary   On February 6, Claudia Johnson will offer a brief introduction to the screenwriter’s craft, before embarking on her live audio commentary throughout the film, and conclude with audience/artist Q&A.   more

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  Tommy

  February 9, SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
  Face the Music   In December the film world lost one of its greatest visionary mavericks, British director Ken Russell. We celebrate his legacy with this special presentation of his psychedelic take on The Who's rock opera Tommy in a stunning new Quadrophonic digital restoration.   more

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  (1) Month of Joseph Gordon-Levitt

  Saturday Nights in February, SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
  The FutureWave Committee celebrates the consistent quality of one of the younger generation’s best actors: Joseph Gordon-Levitt. From comedy to drama, this exciting thespian continues to instill his characters with a depth and commitment that is unparalleled among his peers.   more

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Coming Soon

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  Loosies

  Opens February 10, SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
  A young, successful pickpocket in the New York subways living the fast and free lifestyle is confronted by a woman with whom he had a one night stand who informs him that she is pregnant with his child.   more

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  Crazy Horse

  Opens February 10, SIFF Cinema at the Uptown
  Celebrated documentary director Frederick Wiseman explores the legendary Parisian cabaret club Crazy Horse, taking viewers behind the scenes for the creation of a sexy new stage production that is the pinnacle of "nude chic."   more

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  Looney Tunes Cartoon Festival

  February 10–12, SIFF Cinema at the Uptown
  Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester & Tweety, Pepe LePew, The Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote, and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang join us for three days of classic cartoon shorts, including all-time favorites like "What's Opera, Doc?," "Duck Dodgers in the 24 ½ Century," and "One Froggy Evening".   more

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  Pina (in 3D)

  Opens February 10, Cinerama Theatre
  Opens February 24, SIFF Cinema at the Uptown
  Presented by SIFF Cinema and the Cinerama, the latest film from Wim Wenders (Wings of Desire, Buena Vista Social Club) is a tribute to the celebrated choreographer Pina Bausch filmed in breathtaking 3D.   more

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  Harold and Maude

  February 14, SIFF Cinema at the Uptown
  A love story that transcends the ages, Hal Ashby's outsider classic Harold and Maude shows the relationship between the faux-suicidal young man Harold (Bud Cort in an iconic role) and his unlikely kindred spirit, goofy octogenarian Maude (the unstoppable Ruth Gordon).   more

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  Stunt Rock

  February 16, SIFF Cinema at the Uptown
  Psychotronic Cinema   This Ozploitation classic pits manic stuntman Grant Page against the glam-rockers of Sorcery in an epic whirl of—you guessed it—stunts and rock! Must be seen to be believed!   more

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  Man on a Mission

  Opens February 17, SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
  Computer role-playing game pioneer Richard Garriott dreamed of following in his astronaut father’s footsteps. He turned to private space travel to make his dream come true, training in Russia to become a member of the International Space Station.   more

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  Wages of Fear

  February 17–23, SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
  New 35mm print! Master of suspense Henri-Georges Clouzot takes us on a white-knuckle ride with four desperate men on a suicide mission driving trucks loaded with nitroglycerin over a treacherous mountain route.   more

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  The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T

  February 18 & 19 | February 26, SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
  Films4Families   Best known for his deliriously creative books, Dr. Seuss co-wrote and designed this underappreciated musical gem. 8-year-old Bart falls asleep at the piano and dreams of a fantasy world where his evil piano teacher, Dr. Terwilliger, forces 500 captive boys to practice piano forever.   more

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  Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  February 20 & 26, SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
  San Francisco Opera Cinema   Mozart's Don Giovanni is often lauded as the greatest opera ever composed. All the comedy, seduction, love, and tragedy crackle to life in this fast-paced production with extraordinary Polish baritone, and Seattle Opera favorite, Mariusz Kwiecien in the title role.   more

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  Ratcatcher

  February 22, SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
  Not Chick Flicks   Scottish director Lynne Ramsay's debut film wowed audiences at Cannes in 1999 with this beautiful story of a young boy in 1970s Glasgow who observes those around him and dreams of a different life and first love.   more

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  Video Killed the Radio Star: The Best of '80s Music Videos

  February 23, SIFF Cinema at the Uptown
  Face the Music   The explosion of music video in the '80s created a breeding ground for filmmakers and artists to produce wild short films with very few limitations. We'll look at a comprehensive selection of some of the best videos of the era from artists like Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Pat Benatar, Madonna, the Talking Heads, and more!   more

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  Noir City

  February 24–March 1, SIFF Cinema at the Uptown
  The Stuff Bad Dreams Are Made Of   Noir City returns with more of the dark and dangerous delights to be discovered in the resurrected rarities that are this festival's stock-in-trade. The inimitable Czar of Noir, Eddie Muller, will once again host this week-long extravaganza of buried film noir treasures rescued from the margins of mid-20th century American cinema.   more

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  Leonardo Live

  February 24 & 26–28, SIFF Cinema at the Film Center
  A once-in-a-lifetime experience, the U.K. National Gallery's sold-out exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan, is brought to the big screen, showcasing the artist's greatest works in astonishing up close HD footage.   more

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  Post Alley Film Festival

  February 25, presented by Women in Film Seattle at the SIFF Film Center
  Female Centric and Eccentric Short Films   This little festival screens excellent thought-provoking film that entertains and challenges. Expect the intriguing, the wacky, the bold, and classic filmmaking.   more

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  Travelling Light

  March 3 & 4, SIFF Cinema at the Uptown
  National Theatre Live   A new play by Nicholas Wright, directed by National Theatre Artistic Director Nicholas Hytner, featuring Antony Sher. It is a fascinating and funny tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age.   more

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  2012 Seattle Jewish Film Festial

  March 15 @ Cinerama | March 17 & 18 @ AMC Pacific Place 11
  March 19–25 @ SIFF Cinema at the Uptown
  Brought to you by AJC Seattle, The 17th annual AJC Seattle Jewish Film Festival (SJFF) is a 10-day international cinematic exploration and celebration of Jewish life, global cultures, identity, history and filmmaking for everyone.   more

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  The Comedy of Errors

  March 26 & April 1, SIFF Cinema at the Uptown
  National Theatre Live   Two sets of twins separated at birth collide in the same city without meeting for one crazy day, as multiple mistaken identities lead to confusion on a grand scale.   more

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  She Stoops to Conquer

  April 16 & 22, SIFF Cinema at the Uptown
  National Theatre Live   A comedy by Irish author Oliver Goldsmith, first performed in London in 1773. A young lady poses as a servant girl to win the heart of a young gentleman too shy to court ladies of his own class. Many delightful deceits and hilarious plot turns ensue.   more