‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ Director Grew Up In Burien; Film Plays Tin Theater 2/10-16

A few years back, you might have seen a young man running around Burien’s Gregory Heights neighborhood with a Super-8 or VHS movie camera, telling his friends what to do, when to do it and where…

B-TOWN UNDERCOVER: Shawn Underwood Hangs Out At Sundance

Shawn's friend Michelle successfully deciphers Sundance signage and finds the restaurants. Or is it the screening rooms? by Shawn Underwood Every time I run into Scott (slave driver) Schaefer he inquires... [Read more]

INTERN’S VIEW: ‘I Don’t Know How To Convey How I Feel About Bloodz vs. Wolvez‘

[EDITOR'S NOTE: It's a bittersweet moment in the history of The B-Town Blog as we bid adieu to our feisty, intellectual 17-year old Big Picture High School Intern Philip Benais – below is his final movie... [Read more]

REMINDER: Concessions At Tonight’s ‘Movies In The Park’ To Benefit Injured Teen

REMINDER: Concession sales by Hanna Rasmussen and friends at tonight’s FREE ‘Movies in the Park’ showing of “Despicable Me” at Lake Burien School Park will benefit injured... [Read more]

Concessions At Final ‘Movies In Park’ Will Help Raise Money For Whitney Sellers

Burien’s Hanna Rasmussen and friends will be selling concessions to raise money for injured Burien teen Whitney Sellers at this Friday’s final ‘Movies in the Park’ FREE showing... [Read more]

Don’t Miss ‘Toy Story 3′ For FREE Friday Night At Lake Burien School Park

The City of Burien’s FREE annual Music and Movies in the Park (we’re Sponsors) continues this Friday night, Aug. 19th, as it shifts into Movie Night at around 8:30 p.m. at Lake Burien School... [Read more]

‘Music And Movies In The Park’ Starts July 7th At Lake Burien School Park

The City of Burien’s FREE annual Music and Movies in the Park (we’re Sponsors) is back, with ‘Lulu LaFever and the Hot Tamales‘ headlining the kickoff concert on Thursday night,... [Read more]

Got Film? White Center Art Walk Seeking Movies For Its June 18th Event

Just received word from our friends at the White Center Art Walk that they’re seeking films to show at three different locations at their upcoming June 18th Art Walk. We previously posted that they’re... [Read more]

City Of Burien Announces Schedule For 2011 ‘Music & Movies In The Park’

The City of Burien announced Friday (May 20th) their schedule for the 2011 ‘Music & Movies In The Park,’ to be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights beginning July 7th, and we’re... [Read more]

INTERN’S VIEW: I Hated Every Moment Of ‘Sucker Punch’

by Philip Benais Sucker Punch; Directed By Zack Synder: Starring Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Oscar Isaac, Carla Gugino, Jon Hamm and Scott Glenn. Critical... [Read more]

INTERN’S VIEW: ‘Red Riding Hood’ Example Of Everything Wrong With Films Today

by Philip Benais Red Riding Hood; Directed By Catherine Hardwicke: Starring Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman, Shiloh Fernandez, Virginia Madsen, Julie Christie and Max Irons. Being a legitimate cinema lover... [Read more]

POLL: Vote And Help Burien Parks Pick This Summer’s ‘Movies In The Park’

Burien Parks’ Gina Kallman has asked us to help find out what movies B-Towners would want to watch during this coming summer’s “Music and Movies In The Park,” and of course we obliged. The... [Read more]

INTERN’S VIEW: Gondry’s ‘Green Hornet’ Is The Perfect Superhero Comedy

by Philip Benais The Green Hornet; Directed by Michel Gondry; Starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Christoph Waltz, Tom Wilkinson and Cameron Diaz. Sometimes a superhero film doesn’t need to challenge our... [Read more]

INTERN’S VIEW: ‘Season Of The Witch’ Is A Vast Empty Void Of Nothingness

by Philip Benais Season Of The Witch; Directed By Dominic Sena: Starring Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman and Claire Foy. The story of Nicolas Cage’s career is certainly a tragic one; how he managed to go... [Read more]

INTERN’S VIEW: ‘The King’s Speech’ Made Me Speechless

by Philip Benais The King’s Speech; Directed By Tom Hooper: Starring Colin Firth, Geoffery Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Gambon and Guy Pearce. It goes without saying that if you know me, I usually... [Read more]

INTERN’S VIEW: ‘Megamind’ Is A Fun Kid’s Film, Even For A Teenager

by Philip Benais Megamind: Directed By Tom McGrath; Starring Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill and David Cross. It’s rare that I find a kid’s film that I can actually enjoy now as a teenager.... [Read more]

INTERN’S VIEW: I Should Have Loved ‘Due Date,’ But I Didn’t

by Philip Benais Due Date: Directed By Todd Phillips; Starring Robert Downey Jr, Zach Galifianakis, Jamie Foxx. I should have loved this film. I should have rushed out of the theatre eager to share my... [Read more]

INTERN’S VIEW: Why I Walked Out Of ‘Paranormal Activity 2,’ An Unscary Bore

by Philip Benais Paranormal Activity 2: Directed by Tod Williams; Starring Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Brian Boland, Sprauge Grayden, Molly Ephraim and Tim Clemens. What would we do without bad movies?... [Read more]