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SGN SPECIAL: Gay director Ira Sachs discusses Married Life
by Gary M. Kramer -
SGN Contributing Writer
Married Life, co-written and directed by Gay filmmaker Ira Sachs, is set in 1949 and concerns a philanderer named Harry (Chris Cooper) who wants to poison his wife Pat (Patricia Clarkson) to spare her the indignity of divorce. The Seattle Gay News recently met with Sachs, Cooper and Clarkson to talk about their film and marri more
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Norwescon proves nothing can stop the party
by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid -
SGN A&E Writer
NORWESCON 31
MARCH 20-23
DOUBLETREE SEATAC
Yes, there were rumblings that the workers at the DoubleTree SeaTac (the primary host hotel for Norwescon for the last 20 years or so), were planning to strike because of working without a contract since 2006. B more
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SGN SPECIAL: Interview with Lesbian director Kimberly Peirce
by Gary M. Kramer -
SGN Contributing Writer
Lesbian filmmaker Kimberly Peirce is fascinated by constructions of masculinity. Her first feature, Boys Don't Cry, depicted the tragedy of Brandon Teena, a fe-male who posed as male until her true identity was discovered and she was murdered.
Stop-Loss, her latest film whi more
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Sweetest Swing hits it out of the park
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
The Sweetest Swing in Baseball
By Rebecca Gilman
Directed by Shana Bestock
Starring Heather Hawkins
Coproduced by Artswest and Seattle Public Theater
The Bathhouse
Through April 13
We are who we believe ourselves to be. That's the more
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by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
MySpace Music Tour w/ Justice, Diplo
March 24
The Showbox (SoDo)
I was a sweaty, stinking, exhausted mess when I left The Showbox (SoDo) on Monday night, following Justice's super-high energy performance. Not surprisingly, others were in worse shape. more
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George Michael coming to Key Arena
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
Twenty-four hours. That's how much time you have to recover from Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors Tour" to prepare for George Michael's big concert at Key Arena.
The Grammy-winning artist - an international Gay icon who got his start as half of pop duo Wham! - announced his fir more
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Camerata Ireland brings exquisite music
by Rod Parke -
SGN A&E Writer
Camerata Ireland
March 24
Benaroya Hall
This string orchestra of 18 players from Ireland must have pulled in a new crowd for this concert. A large portion of the audience had no awareness of proper concert etiquette and insisted upon clapping after each moveme more
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How? Why? Enjoy!
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
How How Why Why Why
Written and performed by Kevin Kling
With assistance from Simone Perrin
Directed by David Esbjornson
Seattle Repertory Theater
Through April 19
The high art of storytelling is the lyrical brush of words painting a pi more
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Late Night Cabaret following Ilkhom Theatre an absolute must-see
by E. Joyce Glasgow -
SGN A&E Writer
ACT LATE NIGHT CABARET
ACT THEATRE
THROUGH APRIL 13
$10
For lovers of great and meaningful performance, a trip to the ACT Theatre to see the Ilkhom Theatre from Tashkent, Uzbekistan is an absolute must. The Ilkhom (Ilkhom translates as "inspiration") more
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Poignant Stop-Loss a powerful soldier's story
by Sara Michelle Fetters -
SGN Contributing Writer
Stop-Loss
Opening March 28
Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan Phillippe) is an Iraq veteran and war hero. Returning back to his home in rural Texas, he and his best friend Steve Shriver (Channing Tatum) are given the welcome of a lifetime, Senator Orton Worrell (Josef Sommer) even s more
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Stately Married Life a frustrating courtship
by Sara Michelle Fetters -
SGN Contributing Writer
Married Life
Now playing
After decades together, Harry (Chris Cooper) has come to the conclusion that if he ever wants to live happily with his beautiful mistress Kay (Rachel McAdams), then the only humane thing to do is kill his quietly lovely wife P more
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Haunting, beautifully tragic Snow Angels grabs your heart
by Rajkhet Dirzud-Rashid -
SGN A&E Writer
Snow Angels
Now playing
Life, like time, is definitely not linear (as much as people believe it to be and want it to be), and often the most life-changing events are noticed out of sequence, with one standing in the middle of wherever, going, "How did we get here?" more
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The Atomic Bombshells make stripping an art
by Jessica Price -
SGN A&E Writer
The Atomic Bombshells
April 1-2, 7/10 PM
The Triple Door
$22
The Atomic Bombshells are, without a doubt, Seattle's hardest-working women in show business. On top of that, they're dazzling and can charm the pants off an audience. Come to think of more
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Q-Scopes by Jack Fertig
ARIES (March 20 - April 19): Venus is in your sign, and it's a great time for a makeover. Looking good professionally is more important than just looking gorgeous, so freshen up your work as well as your appearance. Looking good in lieu of accomplishment will fool no one.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Allow yourself time to be alon more
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