If Netflix and Blockbuster ran the world…

If Netflix and Blockbuster ran the world…

What would we stand to lose as a culture? People not as in tune with what’s going on in the world of home video may not have given it much consideration, but the unconditional purging of VHS by the corporate chain stores combined with the massive market share …

Don’t miss Crypticon at Seattle Center this weekend

Are you like me, and grew up reading Fangoria magazine, seeing all those ads for horror conventions and wondering why they’re always in New Jersey? Well, finally we have one of our own and this year it’s June 5-7 at Seattle Center. Look for our table for a selection of high quality horror DVDs.
Some of …

Expand your SIFF experience with Warren Etheredge’s podcasts

As dedicated film fans, we’re sure you’re familiar with The Warren Report and the man behind the title, Warren Etheredge.  Since SIFF season began, his insightful (& star studded!) podcast has featured filmmakers and stars from the fest. Here’s an interview he did with Spring Breakdown director & co-writer Ryan Shiraki and co-writer & star …

We now have the fancy bound catalogs for the Seattle International Film Festival for sale! They’re available in the store for just $10.  SIFF catalogs are not only helpful in navigating the festival, but also serve as an excellent reference guide for years to come. So three years from now when you’re wondering what that …

Tonight, Wednesday, May 27th is SIFF’s big tribute to Spike Lee! They’ll be awarding him the 2009 Golden Space Needle Award for Outstanding Achievement in Directing (not to be confused with Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence, which we believe Lee has already been awarded), hosting a big interview and Q&A,  then screening his …

New Releases for the week of May 26th

We’ve just put out a bunch of New Releases; here are some highlights:
Making their DVD debut this week are John Boorman’s Beyond Rangoon, David Cronenberg’s M Butterfly and Michelangelo Antonioni’s Zabriskie Point.
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung-Shaw Brothers + director Cheh Chang = a film chock full of kung-fu action. There’s also a Special Edition of The …

MacGuffin Podcast: Episode I

While we were camped out last month at the booth we call our satellite Scarecrow Video at Sakura-Con, the fine folks at the Backroom Podcast interviewed Alex to get some anime viewing recommendations.  Now some of those folks have a spin-off called MacGuffin Podcast that’s dedicated to all things film.  Spencer & his crew filmed …

Lloyd Kaufman In-store appearance June 8th

Scarecrow Video is proud to welcome independent film legend LLOYD KAUFMAN to the store on Monday, June 8 at 7pm.
Kaufman is of course the co-founder, president and spokesman of Troma Entertainment, the world’s longest running independent film studio. Known for their goofy titles, tasteless humor and copious gore and nudity, Troma movies are one of …