A MODERN FAMILY: Everyone this summer has been talking about The Kids Are All Right, and if you are yet to have seen it--and are in need of some serious A/C--tonight may just be the perfect opportunity. Directed by Lisa Cholodenko, the film centers around two married moms (Annette Bening and Julianne Moore) and their children Joni and Laser as they finally meet the kids' "bio-dad," Paul. Needless to say, Paul's presence brings on some unexpected feelings and changes for the family of four as the idea of a modern family is challenged and redefined. more ›

Another weekend, another opportunity to check out the films at SIFF. If you're into the short film genre, SIFF Cinema hosts ShortsFest all weekend long, with short films packaged by theme in approximately ninety-minute blocks. For all SIFF screenings, the general/member ticket prices are $11/$9 (and matinees $8/$7), except for gala screenings and other special events, which cost more. Seattlest applies our well-honed knowledge of all things cinema to the SIFF catalogue in order to point out some notable films playing this weekend: more ›