Film fans should check out The Northwest Film Forum on 12th ave on Capitol Hill. First off, it’s a great space to see movies. The theater is carved out of an old warehouse building complete with exposed brick walls. And second, their selection of movies is definitely an alternative to the usual Hollywood fare. Actually, it’s even an alternative to the movies you might see at the Egyptian or Seven Gables.
TNFF is not strictly a theater. They bill themselves as a film collective complete with workshops and rental equipment. And as such, they feature filmmakers working outside the usual distribution channels. Plus, they’ll throw in some classics long gone from the big screen.
Their films usually run for about a week, so they always have something new coming up. Of course, this also means you have a short window to catch your movie of choice. I recently caught a documentary about the rock group, The Flaming Lips then missed a showing of Jack Nicholson’s Chinatown.
So if you’re looking for alternative film, I’d recommend keeping an eye on their calendar (it’s online). Chances are you’ll find something you won’t see in any other theater around town. And for post-movie discussions, there are plenty of great bars and cafes in the neighborhood.
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