The tradition of Groundhog Day dates to the 1800s when German immigrants in America continued their tradition of a weather-predicting hedgehog on Candlemas Day (February 2). Since there were no hedgehogs in North America, the similarly inclined burrowing groundhog (aka woodchuck) was drafted into service. The reason … [Read more...] about All about Groundhog Day
movies & film festivals
Our big list of movie theaters & discount tickets
Below is a comprehensive list* of movie theaters in the Seattle-Tacoma area, including independent first-run movie theaters, art film houses and second-run discount movie theaters, major cinema multiplexes, and drive-in theaters in the Puget Sound region. Check this list anytime you're in the mood to see something on … [Read more...] about Our big list of movie theaters & discount tickets
Outdoor summer movies: drive-ins and pop-ups
Summertime means movies on outdoor screens. And as any Seattleite knows, summer begins in July in the Puget Sound region. Hence, so do most outdoor movies. If you are looking for indoor movies, check our big list of movie theaters. In the list below, you can find outdoor summer movies around Puget Sound by region … [Read more...] about Outdoor summer movies: drive-ins and pop-ups
Free documentary film ‘Promised Land’ about Northwest tribes
Promised Land is an award-winning social justice documentary film that follows two tribes in the Pacific Northwest: the Duwamish and the Chinook. The film tells the story of these indigenous peoples--from opposite ends of Puget Sound--and their fight for the restoration of treaty* rights they've long been … [Read more...] about Free documentary film ‘Promised Land’ about Northwest tribes
2022 SIFF international film festival in Seattle
The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is a one of the top film festivals in the country. The 25-day festival is held every spring in Seattle and offers film buffs and movie goers the opportunity to see hundreds of feature-length films, shorts, and documentaries from filmakers in countries around the … [Read more...] about 2022 SIFF international film festival in Seattle
Scary (and not-so-scary) movies for a Halloween night at home
The following list of horror movies and thrillers, plus some adorable light-hearted children's films are available through streaming services (such as Prime, Vudu, Fandango, and others), to rent (or buy) from other sources such as Redbox, or borrow from the library. We've grouped them in order by scare-o-meter … [Read more...] about Scary (and not-so-scary) movies for a Halloween night at home
Our big list of film festivals and special movie screenings
Seattle is one of the top cities worldwide (easily in the top 100) for "cinemability", which is a measure of our ability to support movie goers. Cinemability includes issues such as ticket price, available movie titles, and the number of movie screens, cinema multiplexes, independent movie houses, and film … [Read more...] about Our big list of film festivals and special movie screenings
2022 Academy Awards and Oscar film screenings & parties
Each year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes excellence in the motion picture industry. Hundreds of millions of movie fans turn in to watch the glamorous ceremony as members of the academy are awarded an Oscar statue. Listed below are this years' Best Picture nominees and where to see them … [Read more...] about 2022 Academy Awards and Oscar film screenings & parties
7 things to know about Scarecrow Video rentals
Before you ask why is it the world's best video store, it's interesting to know that the largest streaming services today are estimated to offer between 10,000-20,000 movies at any given time. By contrast, Scarecrow's video collection exceeds 130,000 film titles. And, their library continues to grow. They add … [Read more...] about 7 things to know about Scarecrow Video rentals
