Seattle Film Critics Society
The official home for Seattle’s critics.
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Roundup: SFCS Favorites of 2026 (So Far)
The year’s already at the halfway point. To mark the occasion, we checked in with members of the Seattle Film Critics Society for their favorite films of the year (so far) as well as their most anticipated titles yet to come. More than fifty films appeared across our members’ lists, but there were some definite…
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Obsession wins SIFF 2026 Seattle Critics Award
The Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS), in partnership with SIFF, polled accredited media members for their favorite new release feature films screened during the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival. 75 different films appeared on submitted ballots, but there was widespread consensus at the top of the list. The Seattle Film Critics Society is thrilled to…
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Sky Hopinka to be Honored by SFCS with Hartl Spotlight Award at SIFF Alongside “An Evening with Sky Hopinka” at NWFF
As part of SFCS’s annual awards highlighting the best in film, the Seattle Film Critics Society presents the John Hartl Pacific Northwest Spotlight to honor the outstanding work of a person with local ties to the region. Named in honor of John Hartl, the late Seattle Times film critic whose legacy remains a beacon in…