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We're sure you've seen the non-stop TV ads and heard all the terrible buzz on Valkyrie. The film, based on a true story about one of several assassination attempts on Hitler by German officers, was pushed back from a summer 2008 release date to the February 2009 dumping ground before getting moved to a Christmas debut. But it's not as bad as what you've heard. The script (written by Usual Suspects Oscar winner Christopher McQuarrie) is fine, Bryan Singer's direction is capable, and the cast features a bevy of talented British actors (including Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, and pretty much everyone in Black Book). In fact, there's really only one problem with the film, but it's a big 'un:

The Northwest Film Forum needs your money. No, seriously, they do. As a non-profit organization that lends support to the production and exhibition of artistic films, they ain't exactly rolling in the dough. And in order for them to continue to provide resources, facilities, and education for filmmakers (both professional and amateur), as well as to screen all those films at the cinematheque, a great deal o' dough is exactly what's required. Some might go so far to say that it takes money, a whole lotta spending money, it takes plenty of money to do it right, child. For this very reason, the NWFF is hosting their fourth annual auction this Saturday, which presents you with a prime opportunity to make a contribution to their cause.