Is Seattle A Film Festival Venue?

Is Seattle A Film Festival Venue?

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The 29th edition of the Seattle International Film Festival has come and gone. As much as I enjoyed the 45 films I saw over 25 days, I have to admit that I'm ready for some big Hollywood explosions and mindless summer fun. Before I traipse off to see Charlie's Angels VIII, I want to share my thoughts with you on this year's festival. More importantly, I want to raise the question: Is the Seattle International Film Festival a destination event that you should include in your travel plans for the future? (photo above: "In July")

If you're going to travel for films, the most important question about a festival is do they get films that you want to see, or are these films that you won't be able to see anywhere else? (Another question might be: Is the festival in a city you want to visit?) I can't really answer the film question for anybody but me, so the first part of this article is about the films I saw. Logistics about the festival and tips on where to eat, things to see between films, and the answer to the "destination festival" question follow the film reviews.

Films to watch out for (both good and bad)

As at any festival, the more films you see, the better your chances of seeing repeated images, scenes, or themes. I like to call it "trendspotting." Trendspotting is even more fun when a festival's theme is No D