Dan Doody
@doodydan.bsky.social
Film Programmer | Curator, Seattle International Film Festival
Classic Horror | Gothic | Ghost Stories | Film Noir | TCM | Maigret
Like to pretend I can time travel to historic Seattle cinemas, #ThenShowing
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📍Seattle, WA
Classic Horror | Gothic | Ghost Stories | Film Noir | TCM | Maigret
Like to pretend I can time travel to historic Seattle cinemas, #ThenShowing
letterboxd.com/dandoody/
📍Seattle, WA
#ThenShowing 16 Dec 1963, Seattle P-I
There's a Peter Sellers double-bill of I'M ALL RIGHT JACK + THE MOUSE THAT ROARED (Uptown) while the latter film's sans-Sellers sequel, MOUSE ON THE MOON—which actually released in '63—supports Disney's THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY (Northgate). 1/
There's a Peter Sellers double-bill of I'M ALL RIGHT JACK + THE MOUSE THAT ROARED (Uptown) while the latter film's sans-Sellers sequel, MOUSE ON THE MOON—which actually released in '63—supports Disney's THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY (Northgate). 1/
December 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#ThenShowing 16 Dec 1963, Seattle P-I
There's a Peter Sellers double-bill of I'M ALL RIGHT JACK + THE MOUSE THAT ROARED (Uptown) while the latter film's sans-Sellers sequel, MOUSE ON THE MOON—which actually released in '63—supports Disney's THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY (Northgate). 1/
There's a Peter Sellers double-bill of I'M ALL RIGHT JACK + THE MOUSE THAT ROARED (Uptown) while the latter film's sans-Sellers sequel, MOUSE ON THE MOON—which actually released in '63—supports Disney's THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY (Northgate). 1/
#ThenShowing 15 Dec 1986, Seattle P-I
There's a monastic thread running through a few films screening today: THE NAME OF THE ROSE (UA 70), THE MISSION (Uptown), and BLACK NARCISSUS (Market). There's a wealth of foreign films, too: BETTY BLUE (Egyptian), FLOATING CLOUDS (Grand Illusion)… 1/
There's a monastic thread running through a few films screening today: THE NAME OF THE ROSE (UA 70), THE MISSION (Uptown), and BLACK NARCISSUS (Market). There's a wealth of foreign films, too: BETTY BLUE (Egyptian), FLOATING CLOUDS (Grand Illusion)… 1/
December 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
#ThenShowing 15 Dec 1986, Seattle P-I
There's a monastic thread running through a few films screening today: THE NAME OF THE ROSE (UA 70), THE MISSION (Uptown), and BLACK NARCISSUS (Market). There's a wealth of foreign films, too: BETTY BLUE (Egyptian), FLOATING CLOUDS (Grand Illusion)… 1/
There's a monastic thread running through a few films screening today: THE NAME OF THE ROSE (UA 70), THE MISSION (Uptown), and BLACK NARCISSUS (Market). There's a wealth of foreign films, too: BETTY BLUE (Egyptian), FLOATING CLOUDS (Grand Illusion)… 1/
#ThenShowing 12 Dec 1935, Seattle Times
Mr. Christian! MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY (Blue Mouse) in its 5th week. If you can wait till tomorrow, you'll get more Clark Gable in CALL OF THE WILD (Embassy). If you missed STEAMBOAT 'ROUND THE BEND yesterday (in 1953), it's playing today at the Winter Garden. 1/
Mr. Christian! MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY (Blue Mouse) in its 5th week. If you can wait till tomorrow, you'll get more Clark Gable in CALL OF THE WILD (Embassy). If you missed STEAMBOAT 'ROUND THE BEND yesterday (in 1953), it's playing today at the Winter Garden. 1/
December 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#ThenShowing 12 Dec 1935, Seattle Times
Mr. Christian! MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY (Blue Mouse) in its 5th week. If you can wait till tomorrow, you'll get more Clark Gable in CALL OF THE WILD (Embassy). If you missed STEAMBOAT 'ROUND THE BEND yesterday (in 1953), it's playing today at the Winter Garden. 1/
Mr. Christian! MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY (Blue Mouse) in its 5th week. If you can wait till tomorrow, you'll get more Clark Gable in CALL OF THE WILD (Embassy). If you missed STEAMBOAT 'ROUND THE BEND yesterday (in 1953), it's playing today at the Winter Garden. 1/
#ThenShowing 11 Dec 1953, Seattle P-I
HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE (5th Ave)—yes, please: I, too, would also like to marry a millionaire. More rom-com fun with ROMAN HOLIDAY (Green Lake), Hawks' GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (Garden) and, another hair color-themed musical, THOSE REDHEADS FROM SEATTLE. 1/
HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE (5th Ave)—yes, please: I, too, would also like to marry a millionaire. More rom-com fun with ROMAN HOLIDAY (Green Lake), Hawks' GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (Garden) and, another hair color-themed musical, THOSE REDHEADS FROM SEATTLE. 1/
December 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
#ThenShowing 11 Dec 1953, Seattle P-I
HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE (5th Ave)—yes, please: I, too, would also like to marry a millionaire. More rom-com fun with ROMAN HOLIDAY (Green Lake), Hawks' GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (Garden) and, another hair color-themed musical, THOSE REDHEADS FROM SEATTLE. 1/
HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE (5th Ave)—yes, please: I, too, would also like to marry a millionaire. More rom-com fun with ROMAN HOLIDAY (Green Lake), Hawks' GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (Garden) and, another hair color-themed musical, THOSE REDHEADS FROM SEATTLE. 1/
#ThenShowing 10 Dec 1979, Seattle Times
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE hits cinemas—the commercials freaked me out, so it would be another 7 years before I became a Trekkie. Seasonal re-release of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Coliseum) while… 1/
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE hits cinemas—the commercials freaked me out, so it would be another 7 years before I became a Trekkie. Seasonal re-release of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Coliseum) while… 1/
December 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
#ThenShowing 10 Dec 1979, Seattle Times
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE hits cinemas—the commercials freaked me out, so it would be another 7 years before I became a Trekkie. Seasonal re-release of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Coliseum) while… 1/
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE hits cinemas—the commercials freaked me out, so it would be another 7 years before I became a Trekkie. Seasonal re-release of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Coliseum) while… 1/
#ThenShowing 9 Dec 1949, Seattle Times
We need to get a handle on Robert Young— at the Paramount, it's BRIDE FOR SALE w/Claudette Colbert, meanwhile over at the Music Hall, it's AND BABY MAKES THREE w/ Barbara Hale. 1/
We need to get a handle on Robert Young— at the Paramount, it's BRIDE FOR SALE w/Claudette Colbert, meanwhile over at the Music Hall, it's AND BABY MAKES THREE w/ Barbara Hale. 1/
December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
#ThenShowing 9 Dec 1949, Seattle Times
We need to get a handle on Robert Young— at the Paramount, it's BRIDE FOR SALE w/Claudette Colbert, meanwhile over at the Music Hall, it's AND BABY MAKES THREE w/ Barbara Hale. 1/
We need to get a handle on Robert Young— at the Paramount, it's BRIDE FOR SALE w/Claudette Colbert, meanwhile over at the Music Hall, it's AND BABY MAKES THREE w/ Barbara Hale. 1/
#ThenShowing 8 Dec 1966, Seattle P-I
The British are here!—
Michael Caine in ALFIE (Blue Mouse) and THE WRONG BOX, James Bond double-bill DR NO + GOLDFINGER (Admiral, Magnolia), and BILLY LIAR (Uptown) paired with WHAT'S UP TIGER LILY? 1/
The British are here!—
Michael Caine in ALFIE (Blue Mouse) and THE WRONG BOX, James Bond double-bill DR NO + GOLDFINGER (Admiral, Magnolia), and BILLY LIAR (Uptown) paired with WHAT'S UP TIGER LILY? 1/
December 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
#ThenShowing 8 Dec 1966, Seattle P-I
The British are here!—
Michael Caine in ALFIE (Blue Mouse) and THE WRONG BOX, James Bond double-bill DR NO + GOLDFINGER (Admiral, Magnolia), and BILLY LIAR (Uptown) paired with WHAT'S UP TIGER LILY? 1/
The British are here!—
Michael Caine in ALFIE (Blue Mouse) and THE WRONG BOX, James Bond double-bill DR NO + GOLDFINGER (Admiral, Magnolia), and BILLY LIAR (Uptown) paired with WHAT'S UP TIGER LILY? 1/
#ThenShowing 5 Dec 1941, Seattle Times
48 hours till history awakens a sleeping giant…. THE MALTESE FALCON (Orpheum) just opened, though apparently it's Gene Tierney in SUNDOWN (Liberty) breaking Seattle box office records. SERGEANT YORK (Roosevelt) will soon be very, very relevant. 1/
48 hours till history awakens a sleeping giant…. THE MALTESE FALCON (Orpheum) just opened, though apparently it's Gene Tierney in SUNDOWN (Liberty) breaking Seattle box office records. SERGEANT YORK (Roosevelt) will soon be very, very relevant. 1/
December 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
#ThenShowing 5 Dec 1941, Seattle Times
48 hours till history awakens a sleeping giant…. THE MALTESE FALCON (Orpheum) just opened, though apparently it's Gene Tierney in SUNDOWN (Liberty) breaking Seattle box office records. SERGEANT YORK (Roosevelt) will soon be very, very relevant. 1/
48 hours till history awakens a sleeping giant…. THE MALTESE FALCON (Orpheum) just opened, though apparently it's Gene Tierney in SUNDOWN (Liberty) breaking Seattle box office records. SERGEANT YORK (Roosevelt) will soon be very, very relevant. 1/
#ThenShowing 4 Dec 1962, Seattle P-I
SPACESHIP ON VENUS + Ishirō Honda's VARAN THE UNBELIEVABLE at the Paramount opens tomorrow😖 Will have to make due with Italian sword-and-sandal flick THE CENTURION + Danish-Kaiju REPTILICUS—makes my head spin describing it. 1/
SPACESHIP ON VENUS + Ishirō Honda's VARAN THE UNBELIEVABLE at the Paramount opens tomorrow😖 Will have to make due with Italian sword-and-sandal flick THE CENTURION + Danish-Kaiju REPTILICUS—makes my head spin describing it. 1/
December 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
#ThenShowing 4 Dec 1962, Seattle P-I
SPACESHIP ON VENUS + Ishirō Honda's VARAN THE UNBELIEVABLE at the Paramount opens tomorrow😖 Will have to make due with Italian sword-and-sandal flick THE CENTURION + Danish-Kaiju REPTILICUS—makes my head spin describing it. 1/
SPACESHIP ON VENUS + Ishirō Honda's VARAN THE UNBELIEVABLE at the Paramount opens tomorrow😖 Will have to make due with Italian sword-and-sandal flick THE CENTURION + Danish-Kaiju REPTILICUS—makes my head spin describing it. 1/
#ThenShowing 3 Dec 1956, Seattle Times
Hollywood studios bringing out some big guns to get audiences away from their TV and into theaters. The big, big picture of THIS IS CINERAMA (Paramount), OKLAHOMA (Blue Mouse) in Todd-AO, GIANT (Music Hall), King Vidor's WAR AND PEACE—last day!… 1/
Hollywood studios bringing out some big guns to get audiences away from their TV and into theaters. The big, big picture of THIS IS CINERAMA (Paramount), OKLAHOMA (Blue Mouse) in Todd-AO, GIANT (Music Hall), King Vidor's WAR AND PEACE—last day!… 1/
December 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
#ThenShowing 3 Dec 1956, Seattle Times
Hollywood studios bringing out some big guns to get audiences away from their TV and into theaters. The big, big picture of THIS IS CINERAMA (Paramount), OKLAHOMA (Blue Mouse) in Todd-AO, GIANT (Music Hall), King Vidor's WAR AND PEACE—last day!… 1/
Hollywood studios bringing out some big guns to get audiences away from their TV and into theaters. The big, big picture of THIS IS CINERAMA (Paramount), OKLAHOMA (Blue Mouse) in Todd-AO, GIANT (Music Hall), King Vidor's WAR AND PEACE—last day!… 1/
#ThenShowing 2 Dec 1985, Seattle Times
A CHRISTMAS STORY geting a re-release 2 years after its first run on its way to becoming a beloved Christmas flick; much better than the other seasonal offerings: Disney's ONE MAGIC CHRISTMAS and SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE w/Dudley Moore. 1/
A CHRISTMAS STORY geting a re-release 2 years after its first run on its way to becoming a beloved Christmas flick; much better than the other seasonal offerings: Disney's ONE MAGIC CHRISTMAS and SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE w/Dudley Moore. 1/
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#ThenShowing 2 Dec 1985, Seattle Times
A CHRISTMAS STORY geting a re-release 2 years after its first run on its way to becoming a beloved Christmas flick; much better than the other seasonal offerings: Disney's ONE MAGIC CHRISTMAS and SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE w/Dudley Moore. 1/
A CHRISTMAS STORY geting a re-release 2 years after its first run on its way to becoming a beloved Christmas flick; much better than the other seasonal offerings: Disney's ONE MAGIC CHRISTMAS and SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE w/Dudley Moore. 1/
#ThenShowing 1 Dec 1970, Seattle Times
24 days till Christmas, good time to watch Finney & Guinness in SCROOGE (Blue Mouse). Or, there's William Holden in THE CHRISTMAS TREE (Northgate) supporting Streisand's ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER. 1/
24 days till Christmas, good time to watch Finney & Guinness in SCROOGE (Blue Mouse). Or, there's William Holden in THE CHRISTMAS TREE (Northgate) supporting Streisand's ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER. 1/
December 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#ThenShowing 1 Dec 1970, Seattle Times
24 days till Christmas, good time to watch Finney & Guinness in SCROOGE (Blue Mouse). Or, there's William Holden in THE CHRISTMAS TREE (Northgate) supporting Streisand's ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER. 1/
24 days till Christmas, good time to watch Finney & Guinness in SCROOGE (Blue Mouse). Or, there's William Holden in THE CHRISTMAS TREE (Northgate) supporting Streisand's ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER. 1/
#ThenShowing 28 Nov 1967, Seattle P-I
The order of the day is Elizabeth Taylor in literary adaptations: with Brando in REFLECTIONS OF A GOLDEN EYE (The Town), with then-hubby Burton in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (5th Ave). Twice the Lee Marvin, too: THE DIRTY DOZEN (Northgate) and POINT BLANK (Lynn).1/
The order of the day is Elizabeth Taylor in literary adaptations: with Brando in REFLECTIONS OF A GOLDEN EYE (The Town), with then-hubby Burton in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (5th Ave). Twice the Lee Marvin, too: THE DIRTY DOZEN (Northgate) and POINT BLANK (Lynn).1/
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
#ThenShowing 28 Nov 1967, Seattle P-I
The order of the day is Elizabeth Taylor in literary adaptations: with Brando in REFLECTIONS OF A GOLDEN EYE (The Town), with then-hubby Burton in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (5th Ave). Twice the Lee Marvin, too: THE DIRTY DOZEN (Northgate) and POINT BLANK (Lynn).1/
The order of the day is Elizabeth Taylor in literary adaptations: with Brando in REFLECTIONS OF A GOLDEN EYE (The Town), with then-hubby Burton in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (5th Ave). Twice the Lee Marvin, too: THE DIRTY DOZEN (Northgate) and POINT BLANK (Lynn).1/
#ThenShowing 27 Nov 1959, Seattle P-I
For a movie that famously wasn't well received, Hitchcock's VERTIGO (Guild 45th) lingers on the same bill as TO CATCH A THIEF. Seems like someone missed a trick by not pairing the former with BELL, BOOK & CANDLE (Varsity) for double the Stewart & Novak… 1/
For a movie that famously wasn't well received, Hitchcock's VERTIGO (Guild 45th) lingers on the same bill as TO CATCH A THIEF. Seems like someone missed a trick by not pairing the former with BELL, BOOK & CANDLE (Varsity) for double the Stewart & Novak… 1/
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
#ThenShowing 27 Nov 1959, Seattle P-I
For a movie that famously wasn't well received, Hitchcock's VERTIGO (Guild 45th) lingers on the same bill as TO CATCH A THIEF. Seems like someone missed a trick by not pairing the former with BELL, BOOK & CANDLE (Varsity) for double the Stewart & Novak… 1/
For a movie that famously wasn't well received, Hitchcock's VERTIGO (Guild 45th) lingers on the same bill as TO CATCH A THIEF. Seems like someone missed a trick by not pairing the former with BELL, BOOK & CANDLE (Varsity) for double the Stewart & Novak… 1/
#ThenShowing 26 Nov 1975, Seattle Times
Day before Thanksgiving and two iconic double-features out: Disney's TREASURE ISLAND + DR SYN (Aurora)—spine tingling suspense!—the other one's playing at the Garden Art Theatre (art here must be some kind of euphemism). 1/
Day before Thanksgiving and two iconic double-features out: Disney's TREASURE ISLAND + DR SYN (Aurora)—spine tingling suspense!—the other one's playing at the Garden Art Theatre (art here must be some kind of euphemism). 1/
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#ThenShowing 26 Nov 1975, Seattle Times
Day before Thanksgiving and two iconic double-features out: Disney's TREASURE ISLAND + DR SYN (Aurora)—spine tingling suspense!—the other one's playing at the Garden Art Theatre (art here must be some kind of euphemism). 1/
Day before Thanksgiving and two iconic double-features out: Disney's TREASURE ISLAND + DR SYN (Aurora)—spine tingling suspense!—the other one's playing at the Garden Art Theatre (art here must be some kind of euphemism). 1/
#ThenShowing 25 Nov 1943, Seattle Times
Early happy Thanksgiving courtesy of 1943, meaning holiday matinees. Lena Horne in STORMY WEATHER is screening cinemas around town, including a dubious pairing with CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN (Bagdad). Rochester can be seen in WHAT'S BUZZIN' COUSIN?… 1/
Early happy Thanksgiving courtesy of 1943, meaning holiday matinees. Lena Horne in STORMY WEATHER is screening cinemas around town, including a dubious pairing with CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN (Bagdad). Rochester can be seen in WHAT'S BUZZIN' COUSIN?… 1/
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
#ThenShowing 25 Nov 1943, Seattle Times
Early happy Thanksgiving courtesy of 1943, meaning holiday matinees. Lena Horne in STORMY WEATHER is screening cinemas around town, including a dubious pairing with CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN (Bagdad). Rochester can be seen in WHAT'S BUZZIN' COUSIN?… 1/
Early happy Thanksgiving courtesy of 1943, meaning holiday matinees. Lena Horne in STORMY WEATHER is screening cinemas around town, including a dubious pairing with CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN (Bagdad). Rochester can be seen in WHAT'S BUZZIN' COUSIN?… 1/
#ThenShowing 24 Nov 1939, Seattle Times
Quite a few gold star 1939 films in cinemas today: MR SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (Liberty), GOODBYE MR CHIPS (Capitol), THE PRIVATE LIVES OF ELIZABETH AND ESSEX (Roosevelt), John Ford's DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK (Blue Mouse), ANOTHER THIN MAN (Paramount)… 1/
Quite a few gold star 1939 films in cinemas today: MR SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (Liberty), GOODBYE MR CHIPS (Capitol), THE PRIVATE LIVES OF ELIZABETH AND ESSEX (Roosevelt), John Ford's DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK (Blue Mouse), ANOTHER THIN MAN (Paramount)… 1/
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
#ThenShowing 24 Nov 1939, Seattle Times
Quite a few gold star 1939 films in cinemas today: MR SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (Liberty), GOODBYE MR CHIPS (Capitol), THE PRIVATE LIVES OF ELIZABETH AND ESSEX (Roosevelt), John Ford's DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK (Blue Mouse), ANOTHER THIN MAN (Paramount)… 1/
Quite a few gold star 1939 films in cinemas today: MR SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (Liberty), GOODBYE MR CHIPS (Capitol), THE PRIVATE LIVES OF ELIZABETH AND ESSEX (Roosevelt), John Ford's DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK (Blue Mouse), ANOTHER THIN MAN (Paramount)… 1/
#ThenShowing 21 Nov 1940, Seattle Times
Gary Cooper's finest role THE WESTERNER (Liberty) is somewhat tempered by the fact he has yet to appear in MEET JOHN DOE, SERGEANT YORK (both 1941), PRIDE OF THE YANKEES (1942), or HIGH NOON (1952); he is also in NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE (Paramount). 1/
Gary Cooper's finest role THE WESTERNER (Liberty) is somewhat tempered by the fact he has yet to appear in MEET JOHN DOE, SERGEANT YORK (both 1941), PRIDE OF THE YANKEES (1942), or HIGH NOON (1952); he is also in NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE (Paramount). 1/
November 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
#ThenShowing 21 Nov 1940, Seattle Times
Gary Cooper's finest role THE WESTERNER (Liberty) is somewhat tempered by the fact he has yet to appear in MEET JOHN DOE, SERGEANT YORK (both 1941), PRIDE OF THE YANKEES (1942), or HIGH NOON (1952); he is also in NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE (Paramount). 1/
Gary Cooper's finest role THE WESTERNER (Liberty) is somewhat tempered by the fact he has yet to appear in MEET JOHN DOE, SERGEANT YORK (both 1941), PRIDE OF THE YANKEES (1942), or HIGH NOON (1952); he is also in NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE (Paramount). 1/
#ThenShowing 20 Nov 1978, Seattle Times
I could make my own double feature with ANIMAL HOUSE + MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (Aurora Cinema), and give myself tonal whiplash. Four great repertory films at the University Cinema: ROARING 20S, TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, HIGH SOCIETY & AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. 1/
I could make my own double feature with ANIMAL HOUSE + MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (Aurora Cinema), and give myself tonal whiplash. Four great repertory films at the University Cinema: ROARING 20S, TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, HIGH SOCIETY & AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. 1/
November 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#ThenShowing 20 Nov 1978, Seattle Times
I could make my own double feature with ANIMAL HOUSE + MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (Aurora Cinema), and give myself tonal whiplash. Four great repertory films at the University Cinema: ROARING 20S, TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, HIGH SOCIETY & AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. 1/
I could make my own double feature with ANIMAL HOUSE + MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (Aurora Cinema), and give myself tonal whiplash. Four great repertory films at the University Cinema: ROARING 20S, TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, HIGH SOCIETY & AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. 1/
#ThenShowing 19 Nov 1984, Seattle Times
I had no idea that John Huston and Pelé were in a movie together, truly A MINOR MIRACLE. Confession, never seen NIGHT OF THE COMET, would love to have seen it at Valley Drive in w/THE DEAD ZONE; same with THE TERMINATOR at the Coliseum. 1/
I had no idea that John Huston and Pelé were in a movie together, truly A MINOR MIRACLE. Confession, never seen NIGHT OF THE COMET, would love to have seen it at Valley Drive in w/THE DEAD ZONE; same with THE TERMINATOR at the Coliseum. 1/
November 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
#ThenShowing 19 Nov 1984, Seattle Times
I had no idea that John Huston and Pelé were in a movie together, truly A MINOR MIRACLE. Confession, never seen NIGHT OF THE COMET, would love to have seen it at Valley Drive in w/THE DEAD ZONE; same with THE TERMINATOR at the Coliseum. 1/
I had no idea that John Huston and Pelé were in a movie together, truly A MINOR MIRACLE. Confession, never seen NIGHT OF THE COMET, would love to have seen it at Valley Drive in w/THE DEAD ZONE; same with THE TERMINATOR at the Coliseum. 1/
#ThenShowing 18 Nov 1954, Seattle P-I
Little early for Christmas movies maybe, but looks like Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS (Music Hall), in its 4th & final week, won't be around till then. Mickey Spillane's I, THE JURY (Beacon) is a Christmas-set film noir. 1/
Little early for Christmas movies maybe, but looks like Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS (Music Hall), in its 4th & final week, won't be around till then. Mickey Spillane's I, THE JURY (Beacon) is a Christmas-set film noir. 1/
November 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
#ThenShowing 18 Nov 1954, Seattle P-I
Little early for Christmas movies maybe, but looks like Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS (Music Hall), in its 4th & final week, won't be around till then. Mickey Spillane's I, THE JURY (Beacon) is a Christmas-set film noir. 1/
Little early for Christmas movies maybe, but looks like Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS (Music Hall), in its 4th & final week, won't be around till then. Mickey Spillane's I, THE JURY (Beacon) is a Christmas-set film noir. 1/
#ThenShowing 17 Nov 1961, Seattle P-I
Despite some obvious problems, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (Paramount) is a film I love, but today's jewel is Vadim's BLOOD AND ROSES (Coliseum), a film near-impossible to see due to some kind of rights issues; generous to refer to THE DEVIL'S HAND as a "co-hit". 1/
Despite some obvious problems, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (Paramount) is a film I love, but today's jewel is Vadim's BLOOD AND ROSES (Coliseum), a film near-impossible to see due to some kind of rights issues; generous to refer to THE DEVIL'S HAND as a "co-hit". 1/
November 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#ThenShowing 17 Nov 1961, Seattle P-I
Despite some obvious problems, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (Paramount) is a film I love, but today's jewel is Vadim's BLOOD AND ROSES (Coliseum), a film near-impossible to see due to some kind of rights issues; generous to refer to THE DEVIL'S HAND as a "co-hit". 1/
Despite some obvious problems, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (Paramount) is a film I love, but today's jewel is Vadim's BLOOD AND ROSES (Coliseum), a film near-impossible to see due to some kind of rights issues; generous to refer to THE DEVIL'S HAND as a "co-hit". 1/
#ThenShowing 14 Nov 1952, Seattle P-I
Odd pairing CONFIDENCE GIRL "Larceny in every curve!"+RED PLANET MARS (Capitol). Just rented THE SNIPER (Duwamish, Aurora Drive-ins) from Scarecrow. THE BLACK SWAN (Midway) is one of my favorite swashbucklers. More romantic adventure with IVANHOE (Music Box). 1/
Odd pairing CONFIDENCE GIRL "Larceny in every curve!"+RED PLANET MARS (Capitol). Just rented THE SNIPER (Duwamish, Aurora Drive-ins) from Scarecrow. THE BLACK SWAN (Midway) is one of my favorite swashbucklers. More romantic adventure with IVANHOE (Music Box). 1/
November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
#ThenShowing 14 Nov 1952, Seattle P-I
Odd pairing CONFIDENCE GIRL "Larceny in every curve!"+RED PLANET MARS (Capitol). Just rented THE SNIPER (Duwamish, Aurora Drive-ins) from Scarecrow. THE BLACK SWAN (Midway) is one of my favorite swashbucklers. More romantic adventure with IVANHOE (Music Box). 1/
Odd pairing CONFIDENCE GIRL "Larceny in every curve!"+RED PLANET MARS (Capitol). Just rented THE SNIPER (Duwamish, Aurora Drive-ins) from Scarecrow. THE BLACK SWAN (Midway) is one of my favorite swashbucklers. More romantic adventure with IVANHOE (Music Box). 1/
#ThenShowing 13 Nov 1964, Seattle P-I
You can mail order advanced tix for MY FAIR LADY, in the meantime I'll happily sit through TOPKAPI (Music Box), then jump over to A SHOT IN THE DARK (Blue Mouse). I have a paperback copy of FAIL SAFE (Coliseum) somewhere around my place. 1/
You can mail order advanced tix for MY FAIR LADY, in the meantime I'll happily sit through TOPKAPI (Music Box), then jump over to A SHOT IN THE DARK (Blue Mouse). I have a paperback copy of FAIL SAFE (Coliseum) somewhere around my place. 1/
November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
#ThenShowing 13 Nov 1964, Seattle P-I
You can mail order advanced tix for MY FAIR LADY, in the meantime I'll happily sit through TOPKAPI (Music Box), then jump over to A SHOT IN THE DARK (Blue Mouse). I have a paperback copy of FAIL SAFE (Coliseum) somewhere around my place. 1/
You can mail order advanced tix for MY FAIR LADY, in the meantime I'll happily sit through TOPKAPI (Music Box), then jump over to A SHOT IN THE DARK (Blue Mouse). I have a paperback copy of FAIL SAFE (Coliseum) somewhere around my place. 1/
#ThenShowing 12 Nov 1948, Seattle Times
So much George today—George Raft in RACE STREET (Blue Mouse), THE HOUSE ACROSS THE BAY (Winter Garden); George Brent in GOD'S COUNTRY & THE WOMAN (Broadway) and CHRISTMAS EVE (Roxy) w/George Raft! Never been a huge Danny Kaye fan so… 1/
So much George today—George Raft in RACE STREET (Blue Mouse), THE HOUSE ACROSS THE BAY (Winter Garden); George Brent in GOD'S COUNTRY & THE WOMAN (Broadway) and CHRISTMAS EVE (Roxy) w/George Raft! Never been a huge Danny Kaye fan so… 1/
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
#ThenShowing 12 Nov 1948, Seattle Times
So much George today—George Raft in RACE STREET (Blue Mouse), THE HOUSE ACROSS THE BAY (Winter Garden); George Brent in GOD'S COUNTRY & THE WOMAN (Broadway) and CHRISTMAS EVE (Roxy) w/George Raft! Never been a huge Danny Kaye fan so… 1/
So much George today—George Raft in RACE STREET (Blue Mouse), THE HOUSE ACROSS THE BAY (Winter Garden); George Brent in GOD'S COUNTRY & THE WOMAN (Broadway) and CHRISTMAS EVE (Roxy) w/George Raft! Never been a huge Danny Kaye fan so… 1/