The Seattle Traveler

While we might not be quite ready to let go of summer, there’s no denying that winter weather and recreation will soon be on our minds.
You can fast forward into winter, and start gearing up for snow season, with Saturday’s Sphere Of Influence Tour.
Absinthe Films documents the feats of some of the world’s best snowboarders, in a film that’s sure to evoke a sense of awe (how do they do that?) and get all boarders eager to get up to the slopes.  The filmmakers will be there to discuss how and why they got the shots that the did.  But …read more

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This weekend. . .
. . . grab a blanket and head to the Seattle Center’s Mural Amphitheater, and the ginormous 45-foot screen, and watch the summer series of Movies at the Mural. 
You can see The Princess Bride on Friday, August 1st, and Juno on Saturday, August 2nd.  And if you can’t make it this weekend, try next when you can see The Goonies on Friday, August 8th, and Batman Begins on Saturday, August 9th.  As an added bonus, you can enjoy a midnight screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, August 9th.
The movies begin at dusk …read more

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Catch a movie beneath the stars starting this Saturday night, at the Fremont Outdoor Movies.
Singles, families and couple set up viewing sites, bring seating that ranges from camping equipment to couches from the living room.  Theme nights add in the twist of costumes and prizes, and some special entertainment provided by the cast of Jet City Improv. 
Seating is general admission, with the front third of the lot reserved for low back chairs.  Wacky seating is encouraged, but you will be directed behind the lower back seats.
You can bring in your own food and beverages, but alcohol is not …read more

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This Weekend. . .
. . . indulge your love of movies at the 2008 Seattle International Film Festival.  This year over 400 films are scheduled for screening over the 25 days of the festival.  That’s a lot to choose from, so take a look at the schedule of events and screenings, and start mapping out your plan of attack.
The SIFF opens May 22nd and runs through June 15th, 2008, at various venues.
Ticket prices vary, and are available online, at the SIFF Cinema (321 Mercer Street at McCaw Hall, Seattle Center), the SIFF Main Office (400 Ninth Avenue North), …read more

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A couple of movies looking promising this weekend here in Seattle, encompassing both ends of the viewing spectrum.
First, is the family friendly, Horton Hears a Who, a take on the Dr. Seuss book of the same name.  Although not exactly true to the book, the movie does follow the adventures of Horton the Elephant and his dealings with all the Who’s down in Whoville.  You can find theater locations and show times, as well as buy tickets, online.
At the adult end of the spectrum, is Chicago Ten, a drama/animation about the trial(s) stemming from the protests during the 1968 …read more

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The 1983 movie War Games was filmed in Seattle, and I remember when the call went out for extras.  Although I didn’t go to the casting call, a a few friends did, and I occasionally watch this movie to see if I can spot anyone that I know.  The movie was filmed at two Seattle area locations, Boeing Field and Anderson Island (the ferry scenes). 
The plot of the movie is about a young hacker (played by Matthew Broderick) who unknowingly gets into the Pentagon’s defense system while playing a computer game with a friend (played by Ally Sheedy), and …read more

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10 MPH is the story of two friends who impulsively purchase a Segway, quit their corporate day jobs, and make both a trip and a movie about traveling from Seattle to Boston on their Segways.
It’s a buddy film, told at a very slow speed. 
The independent film was released in May 2007, and it is now available as a free iTunes compatible download.  To get the download, go to OurStage to register.  The registration gets you the free download as well as a contribution from OurStage to the filmmakers.  The movie run 96 minutes.
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For movies with a conscious, check out the 2008 Seattle Human Rights Film Festival (SHRFF).  Sponsored by Amnesty International Puget Sound, this year’s theme is “Justice Without Borders.” 
The festival is features films that showcase the all too often over-looked human rights atrocities around the world, and brings to the public films that would otherwise not be available.  Through awareness of these issues comes the power to change them.
The films are powerful, and full of hope, survival, and the need for positive change.  They’ll make you laugh and cry, but perhaps, more importantly, they’ll make you think.
Location:  Films will …read more

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