Normal Ben Wheatley's new-western action flick from the writer of JOHN WICK, NORMAL, is sadly a bland and boring retread of the reticent action hero, wasting an action star Bob Odenkirk

NOBODY and JOHN WICK are fun films to throw out there when marketing a new action flick. Unfortunately, NORMAL has little in common with its predecessors. Making it a rather drab affair. #SFCS

Check out the full review: www.filmfroth.com/normal/

Event poster for Tacoma LitFest featuring a photo of Mike Ward, promoting a free Zoom session titled “Everybody’s a Critic!” on April 9 at 6:30 PM PT.

I am humbled and honored to share the news that I will be Zooming with the incredible folks at Grit City Studio on the evening of April 9. Join us as we discuss how "Everybody's A Critic!" and explore film criticism in today's movie world. The event is FREE! Sign up here: luma.com/gritcitystudio .

Project Hail Mary Phil Lord and Chris Miller return to the director's chairs for the first time in 12 years with the adaptation of Andy Weir's PROJECT HAIL MARY, the result being a stunning film in every capacity, a su...

PROJECT HAIL MARY is not only a stellar adaptation, but a downright incredible film! Lord and Miller have truly outdone themselves. Oh, and I would absolutely die for Rocky. #SFCS

Check out our full review for more!
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Our Oscars Preview - Best Picture [2026] Attempting to predict and understand the 98th Academy Awards with the big prize, Best Picture

We've got Part Five of our Oscars predictions, Best Picture! Will we see another sweep à la ANORA? Or will we see a CODA-level shock?
Check out what we think is gonna win, and why! #Oscars

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Our Oscars Preview - The Acting Categories [2026] Attempting to predict and understand the 98th Academy Awards in the Acting Categories

We've got Part Four of our Oscars predictions, the Acting Categories! Best Lead Actress is basically set in stone, but the other three seem to be anyone's game.
Check out what we think is gonna win, and why! #Oscars

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Oscars 2026 - Portland Brewery Crawl

Before tomorrow's Best Picture prediction piece, check out this year's Best Picture Brewery Crawl, where we discuss all 10 nominees across 10 breweries! This year, we explored Portland, Oregon, a must-visit for beer lovers. #SFCS #Oscars

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Our Oscars Preview - Writing, Directing, and Casting [2026] Attempting to predict and understand the 98th Academy Awards with the Writing, Directing, and Casting Academy awards

We've got Part Three of our Oscars predictions! The writing categories may be pretty much decided but something deep inside me thinks there could be a shock at Director 👀
Check out what we think is gonna win, and why! #Oscars

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Our Oscars Preview - The Niche Categories [2026] Attempting to predict and understand the 98th Academy Awards in the shorts and International categories

We've got Part Two of our Oscars predictions! The shorts always present some difficulties predicting, check out what we think is gonna win, and why! #Oscars

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Our Oscars Preview - The Technical Categories [2026] Attempting to predict and understand the 98th Academy Awards in the technical categories

Check out part one of our Oscars predictions! #Oscars

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Film & Froth 2026 Oscars Competition Enter your 2026 Oscars predictions and compete against others for free Film & Froth swag! Put your movie knowledge and Academy Awards predictions to the test and sign up now!

It's Oscars week! Only 6 more days to get your picks in for our pick 'em contest to win a piece of Film & Froth merch! #Oscars

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Hoppers Daniel Chong's animated film, HOPPERS, is a bold new frontier for Pixar in its bonkers storytelling and outrageously hilarious shenanigans, but its heart and strong direction keep it compelling and en...

HOPPERS is delightfully unhinged in the best way — hilariously chaotic but somehow emotionally grounding too. It completely entranced me from start to finish. Just trust it. #SFCS #Hoppers

Check out the full review for more: www.filmfroth.com/hoppers/

John Patton Ford’s HOW TO MAKE A KILLING is entertaining enough, but fails to really say anything or do anything with all of its potential. #SFCS

Check out our full review for more: www.filmfroth.com/how-to-make-...

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Nearly a decade later, Gore Verbinski returns to the director's chair with a blazing satire on AI and the encroachment of technology on the human experience, all anchored by a sublimely charismatic Sa...

Good news! Gore Verbinski is back in the director’s chair after nearly a decade.

Better news! His new film, GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE is an absolute blast. #SFCS

Check out the full review for more: www.filmfroth.com/good-luck-ha...

See you on Saturday Portland!
The Film & Froth Best Picture Brewery Crawl (definitely need a shorter name) is back and ready for action 🎬
#SFCS #Oscars

Film & Froth 2026 Oscars Competition Enter your 2026 Oscars predictions and compete against others for free Film & Froth swag! Put your movie knowledge and Academy Awards predictions to the test and sign up now!

The Film & Froth Oscars Contest is officially back after today’s nominations have been announced! Join in for some Oscars fun and celebrate a great year of films 🍻 #Oscars

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I personally won’t be there, the Academy decided to schedule the Oscars on my wedding weekend, but I’ll have everything set up beforehand with help of UFB! Prizes and the Film & Froth Oscars Contest will go off without a hitch!

Oscar’s Watch Party at Urban Family Brewing in Seattle March 15th

Our Oscars Watch Party with the wonderful people at Urban Family Brewing is officially BACK for 2026! Come celebrate another great year of movies with prizes to win and beer to enjoy. #Oscars

Timmy Supreme Josh Safdie's solo feature film is an absolute knockout in no small part due to Timothee Chalamet's towering performance as Marty Mauser, it is undeniably entertaining and one of the best films of the...

Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet turn in career best work here, making MARTY SUPREME one of the best films of the year! #SFCS
#MartySupreme

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The SFCS 2025 award for Best SUPPORTING ACTRESS:

📽️ WUNMI MOSAKU - Sinners

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The SFCS 2025 award for Best SUPPORTING ACTOR:

📽️ SEAN PENN - One Battle After Another

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The SFCS 2025 award for Best LEAD ACTRESS:

📽️ JESSIE BUCKLEY - Hamnet

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The SFCS 2025 award for Best LEAD ACTOR:

📽️ LEONARDO DICAPRIO - One Battle After Another

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The SFCS 2025 award for Best DIRECTOR:

📽️ ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER - Paul Thomas Anderson

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The SFCS 2025 award for Best PICTURE:

📽️ ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER - Paul Thomas Anderson

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And that's a wrap on our 2025 awards. Congratulations to all the winners!

Had 7 of these on my ballot but what an incredible group nonetheless 👏🏻👏🏻

How bout that WEAPONS nomination!?!?

“Sinners” ties Seattle Film Critics nominations record with “One Battle After Another” close behind. - Seattle Film Critics Society Seattle, WA – The Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS) has announced nominations for the 2025 SFCS Awards, honoring the year’s best in film. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners ties the all-time record for most…

That's a wrap on our 2025 nominations, winners will be announced on Monday December 15th. Until then, read more about SFCS and the nominated films on our website. seattlefilmcritics.com/2025/12/05/s...

The 2025 SFCS nominees for BEST DIRECTOR:
📽️ Chloé Zhao - HAMNET
📽️ Josh Safdie - MARTY SUPREME
📽️ Paul Thomas Anderson - ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
📽️ Ryan Coogler - SINNERS
📽️ Clint Bentley - TRAIN DREAMS

The 2025 SFCS nominees for BEST LEAD ACTOR:
📽️ Timothée Chalamet - MARTY SUPREME
📽️ Leonardo DiCaprio - ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
📽️ Joel Edgerton - TRAIN DREAMS
📽️ Ethan Hawke - BLUE MOON
📽️ Michael B. Jordan - SINNERS

The 2025 SFCS nominees for BEST LEAD ACTRESS:
📽️ Jessie Buckley - HAMNET
📽️ Rose Byrne - IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU
📽️ Amanda Seyfried - THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE
📽️ Emma Stone - BUGONIA
📽️ Eva Victor - SORRY, BABY