Palo Alto: The film not the city
Gia Coppola makes a subtle, sure-footed directorial debut in her ensemble tale about privileged Bay Area teens.
Rustin Thompson
Rustin Thompson is a filmmaker, film critic and indie radio deejay. He enjoys strong coffee, red wine, IPAs and his wife and grown children. He is comfortable with the fact he will never be rich, but
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Viral Video: Escaping an ISIS massacre
A chilling video from New York Times reporters captures the terror and brutality of ISIS. Viewer discretion strongly advised.
Starred Up: This boy's brutal life behind bars
In director David Mackenzie's violence-soaked film, a villainous son and father work out their damaged relationship in a British prison.
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What's behind Amazon's Twitch obsession
What the Seattle-based tech giant's $970 million acquisition means for the future of the independent gaming industry.
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Viral Video: Back to Bumbershoot?
Can a charming, low-tech promo video entice us back to Seattle's pricey, corporatized, 43-year-old musical extravaganza?