Slog - Comments on SIFF Official Guide Out Now

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:58:59 -0800

Of course, you could buy a membership today in SIFF and at the same time buy a Full Series Pass or a 20-pack (and only get a few of those film tix now while you peruse the schedule).

Film Fest: it's what's happening!

Comment by michael strangeways

michael strangeways — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:07:47 -0800

They're now SIFF Supporters instead of "Members". It's a rebranding.

There's some sort of sexual connotation going on there, but I'll take the high road for once...

If you come to SIFF HQ on the weekends to buy tickets, then bring me some snacks...the food options in that neigborhood are meagre and overpriced (ie, WholePaycheck).

Comment by Samson

Samson — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:23:39 -0800

Annie, start throwing out some good movies to see. I'm getting my tickets soon.

Comment by stinkbug

stinkbug — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:27:37 -0800

*sigh*

they're still using the same interface that's been up for years now. as such, one can only browse by one criteria type. it's not possible, for example, to quickly view just the french comedy films. you can pull up all the Comedy films and then look for all the ones from France, but that's a bit clunky.

prices for passes and tickets have risen, but they seemingly haven't reinvested their money into improving the user experience on the site.

Comment by stinkbug

stinkbug — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:33:40 -0800

ok, i'll correct myself. it looks like they've added the ability to throw up review, which I think is new.

downside though: the director isn't listed on either the search results page or the initial detail page. you have to click through to the Cast & Crew tab to get this info.

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:40:05 -0800

@4 - this is why you have to show up at the booth in Pacific Place (or at SIFF Cinema) and get some of the flyers - they have multiple movies from a single country or genre - e.g. Gay films, Scottish films, or my fave Burma Death Kung Fu Hit Squad films (who knew there were so many ...).

Comment by levide

levide — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:28:14 -0800

"You, The Living" is pretty great. That is all.

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:41:56 -0800

Oh, and to you guys on the Eastside ...

sorry, they dropped the Eastside film venue.

Comment by Gurldoggie

Gurldoggie — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:42:22 -0800

Good thing SIFF is starting now, otherwise I'd never know summer was on its way.

Comment by Gurldoggie

Gurldoggie — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:43:48 -0800

Will, are you still on the SIFF Board of Directors?

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:44:42 -0800

Just the Honorary Board. They should nominate Annie to the Board, tho.