Sara Michelle

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@seattlecritics.bsky.social, GALECA | http://sgn.org & http://Moviefreak.com | Tomatometer-Approved Top Critic | [email protected] | She/Her

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Watching the LE FEMME NIKITA 4K disc and it still blows me away. Almost 35 years later, it’s kinda crazy how giant an influence this one continues to have. Also, honestly shocked there hasn’t been a legacy sequel. Not saying we need one (we don’t), but as that’s the trend… 🤷‍♀️

Osgood Perkins delivers once again. #Longlegs overflows in a palpable sense of all-consuming dread. It’s a slow-burn shocker that doesn’t allow an exit from the madness for either its characters or the audience. Superb. moviefreak.com/longlegs-202...

So breezily charming, #FlyMeToTheMoon is an old-school Tracy-Hepburn style romcom that showcases Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum at the best. Had a blast watching this one achieve romantic liftoff. moviefreak.com/fly-me-to-th...

Fracture ankle. Go see major studio star-driven period romcom. Makes perfect sense in my book. 🤷‍♀️

Came back from a doctor appointment this afternoon with news I’d fractured my ankle. So that’s fun. At least all of this was waiting for me in my mailbox. Guess I have a few new options on what to watch for the next little while. Take the good new with the bad, right?

There’s plenty going on in #MaXXXine for those who want to dig in to all its retro ‘80s sleaze-slasher charms. Not all of it works but, for the most part, all of it is at worst interesting. Mia Goth remains outstanding. moviefreak.com/maxxxine-202...

Me: Ugh. Been a rough month. I’m backlogged on so many pieces I need to finish and get active. Also me: Oooooooo…4K Twister is here. I should watch it. 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️😂

Liked Christy Hall’s #Daddio quite a bit. Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn are superb. Some of their conversations ring a little hollow, but overall I was captivated and - best of all - genuinely moved. Good stuff. moviefreak.com/daddio-2023-...

Possible this month’s “Unforgettables” for the @SeattleGayNews is about a film no one could have anticipated I adore as much as I do. Be that as it may, let’s journey to the Hyborian Age, chat about CONAN THE DESTROYER, and tell tales of high adventure! www.sgn.org/story.php?ch...

Cinematic Milestones with Sara Michelle — Conan the Destroyerwww.sgn.org Feminine journeys through the Hyborian Age with Robert E. Howard’s sword-wielding barbarian icon.

Spoke with CORPSES, FOOLS AND MONSTERS authors Willow Catelyn Maclay and Caden Mark Gardner for this week’s Seattle Gay News. Excited to share this with everyone. What a terrific and fun conversation. www.sgn.org/story.php?ch...

Corpses, Fools and Monsters: Traveling through a century of Trans cinematic depictions with authors Willow Catelyn Maclay and Caden Mark Gardnerwww.sgn.org An interview with the Trans film critics, academics, historians, and authors upon their upcoming book release.

Journeying back to the Hyborian Age in June’s “Unforgettables” installment in Friday’s Seattle Gay News. Before going on that quest, why not revisit May’s entry celebrating the 50th anniversary of THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTFOOT? It’s a bank robbing blast. moviefreak.com/unforgettabl...

Been slowly doing some library cleanup around the apartment. Putting some stuff in clear storage bins (so it’s easy to find stuff) and generally reorganizing the shelves at the same time. It’s exhausting, but at least I’m starting to feel like I’m making a tiny bit of headway.

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#PrideMonth2024 #lgbtqia Please read about a person who transitioned when it was rarely done. Someone who had great influence on the tech we now all use #LynnConway #nopaywall (D used to own Conway's 1979 textbook, "Introduction to VSLI Systems", shown in the article) www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/t...

Lynn Conway, Computing Pioneer and Transgender Advocate, Dies at 86www.nytimes.com She made significant contributions at IBM, but she lost her job because of her conviction that she inhabited the wrong body. She later fought for transgender rights.

Just finished chatting with Willow Catelyn Maclay and Caden Mark Gardner about their upcoming book “Corpses, Fools and Monsters: The History and Future of Transness in Cinema.” Can’t wait to share it with everyone in next week’s Seattle Gay News. Such a great conversation. Fun times.

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We talked with critic @moviefreaksara.bsky.social about family being complicated, empathy, and eating mayonnaise with a spoon in our episode on JUNEBUG (aka Amy Adams’ first Oscar nom) Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2oLm...

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We’re talking about the first Oscar nomination for Amy Adams! We caught up with @moviefreaksara.bsky.social to talk about JUNEBUG, media literacy, and biting your toenails in this week’s episode! Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2oLm...

Article in today’s Seattle Times about the softball team I happen to coach was not something I expected. Huge shoutout to the Puget Sound Pronouns players and fans. You all do the hard work. You make the team what it is. Thank you. ❤️ www.seattletimes.com/sports/other...

Puget Sound Pronouns carves out place for transgender athletes, gives backwww.seattletimes.com The Puget Sound Pronouns were founded as a team "explicitly friendly to trans and nonbinary players.” Three years on, the softball team turned into a way to give back.

The 19th annual TRANS|lations Film Festival gets underway way this week with screenings and events at venues ranging from the Seattle Art Museum to the Ark Lodge Cinemas to The Beacon. Previewed this year’s event for the Seattle Gay News. Check it out! www.sgn.org/story.php?ch...

2024 TRANS|lations Film Festival preview: Seattle’s groundbreaking Transgender cinematic spectacle returns for its 19th yearwww.sgn.org A preview of this year’s showcase of Trans film excellence with Festival Director Anto(n) Astudillo.

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Still short on rent. Any ANNETTE lovers out there who want to buy this raincoat? Sized M. Might be a kids star. Got it free at a screening.

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It’s George Miller’s dystopian wasteland high-octane world, and we’re all lucky we get to experience it. Witness #Furiosa on the biggest screen possible. moviefreak.com/furiosa-a-ma...

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It’s Clint Eastwood’s 94th birthday, and coincidentally this month’s “Unforgettables” for the Seattle Gay News just happens to be all about 1974’s THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTFOOT. Take a look. Really enjoyed writing about this one. www.sgn.org/story.php?ch...

Unforgettables: Cinematic milestones with Sara Michelle — Thunderbolt and Lightfootwww.sgn.org <i>Thunderbolt and Lightfoot</i> is a quirky homoerotic heist thriller that’s defiantly stood the test of time.

Disney’s #YoungWomanAndTheSea is pretty great. Daisy Ridley’s never been better. Made with intelligence, care and confidence. Doesn’t reinvent the inspirational sports film wheel but does not need to. Just a terrific night out at the movies. Go see it. moviefreak.com/young-woman-...

Respected and admired the craft behind #InAViolentNature more than I fully enjoyed it. Also curious how it will work without a rowdy festival crowd. But there’s still lots to like here. And that mid-movie kill fans are going nuts about? It’s INCREDIBLE. moviefreak.com/in-a-violent...

It’s George Miller’s dystopian wasteland high-octane world, and we’re all lucky we get to experience it. Witness #Furiosa on the biggest screen possible. moviefreak.com/furiosa-a-ma...

This makes me so happy. 😁 #ISawTheTVGlow #SFCS #SIFF #SIFFTY #SIFF50

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Jane Schoenbrun’s #ISawTheTVGlow is one of the best films about identity I’ve ever seen. It roared inside of me in ways I never could have anticipated. It’s a gorgeously heartrending gut-punch. I loved it. moviefreak.com/i-saw-the-tv...

Previewed the 2024 Travessias Brazilian Film Festival for the Seattle Gay News, May 24-25 at the Northwest Film Forum. They have a great lineup and a clear vision. Check out what programners Livia Lima and Calac Nogueira had to say about this year’s fest: www.sgn.org/story.php?ch...

2024 Travessias Brazilian Film Festivalwww.sgn.org Programmers Livia Lima and Calac Nogueira on taking over the Northwest Film Forum for their two-day festival.

Was flabbergasted speechless by FURIOSA. I’m shook. Absolutely stunning. George Miller is a genius. Have no idea how he does it…but he’s unquestionably done it again. Wow.