Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️

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Journalist/📽️critic The A.V. Club • BW/DR • The Seattle Times • The Inlander • TheWrap • IGN • IndieWire • RogerEbert.com authory.com/ChaseHutchinson Hire me: chase.hutchinson.writer@gmail.com Prez Seattle Film Critics Society SPJWash Winner for Criticism

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Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· 27d

Will have a full written review tomorrow, but before then, had a fun conversation with @liamgbillingham.bsky.social about our first reflections on Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY. Come for our review, stay for us championing Himesh Patel 📽️ Listen here: seattlemoviesdaily.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/se...

A still from THE ODYSSEY where Agamemnon stares down the troubled Odysseus as both prepare to go off on what will be a doomed journey.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· 27d

Today on @citycastseattle.bsky.social, talked lawsuits, including WA joining a dozen states suing to block Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Discovery, the Seahawks ownership shakeup, the coming-of-age movie shooting in the city next month, + more 📽️ Listen here: seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/how...

A screenshot from the City Cast Seattle website with a headline that reads How a Civic Assembly Changed Minds on AI. Plus, the WA Lawsuits Over Schools and Housing with an embed of the podcast waiting for you to listen to it.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· 28d

Growing up in Washington, Cooper Tomlinson was always sneaking into horror movies. Now, with his collaborator and friend Curry Barker, he's made the breakout horror hit of the year a new generation is sneaking into. Spoke to him about it for @seattletimes.com 📽️ www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

Michael Johnston, left, and Cooper Tomlinson standing next to each other in a bar in a still from OBSESSION (Courtesy of Focus Features).

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jul 10

On @citycastseattle.bsky.social, talked death, life, the recent updates at Harbor Island Studios, what to do this weekend, and much more. Come for the thoughtful conversation, stay for Marcus leaving @janehu.bsky.social and me in stitches at the end. Listen here: seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/jun...

A screenshot of the City Cast Seattle website on July 10, 2026 with a headline that reads June Sets Record for Zero Homicides, Pro Tips for Ballard Seafood Fest, and a "Life Skills" Class for WA High Schools with an embed of said podcast waiting for you to listen to it.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jul 9

The first time I saw Olivia Wilde’s THE INVITE, I liked many parts of it, but found it a hard film to fully love. Then my long-term relationship came to an end & it all clicked into place. Apologies, this is a more personal review, but couldn't be helped📽️ My review: www.inlander.com/screen/the-i...

The cover of The Inlander’s screen section for July 9, 2026 with a still from Olivia Wilde’s THE INVITE where Penélope Cruz (left) stares intently at Wilde (right) while Seth Rogen (center) stands in the middle facing away from us as their characters gather in an apartment where they'll spend the entirety of the film with a headline that reads LEARNING TO LOVE MUSIC AGAIN and a subhead the reads THE INVITE is a razor-sharp dramedy about modern relationships that becomes unexpectedly moving with a caption that reads The unspoken strains in relationships come to the forefront via The Invite's comedic touch.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jul 9

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE: Netflix’s adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s children’s novels offers up some admirable revisions, only to sell its characters & serious historical subjects short. The adaptions will continue until morale improves📺 My review @avclub.com: www.avclub.com/little-house...

A still from the series LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE where a family and their wagon stops in a forest while the parents talk about something near the front as their two children stand alone in the back. Image via Netflix.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jul 8

When John Early saw Washington actor Eric Rahill in the Conner O'Malley film RAP WORLD, he knew he had to have him in MADDIE’S SECRET, saying it was like watching Chekhov. So, I talked to both Early and Rahill about comedy, sincerity, Chekhov, & their new film 📽️ www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

Eric Rahill smiling while wearing a nice jean jacket and a flannel while standing on the streets with a spraypainted carton weed leaf lurking over his shoulder in a behind the scenes photo from MADDIE’S SECRET.

Eric Rahill (left) and John Early (right) both starring intently into a mirror while one embraces the other in a still from the film MADDIE’S SECRET.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jul 7

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Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jul 7

🚨NEW🚨: Harbor Island Studios is back open for business. That means movie/TV productions can resume there, at least for the next year, under new operators Kirk Nordenstrom and Kris Flink. However, big questions remain about the future 📽️ My story @thestranger.com: www.thestranger.com/film-2/harbo...

A photo of the exterior of Harbor Island Studios that just reopened.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jul 3

Went back on TV to run down the summer movies you should keep an eye out for (THE INVITE, MADDIE’S SECRET, THE ODYSSEY, TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING, FILIPIÑANA, & HOPE) with the lovely folks at New Day Northwest 📽️ Watch that here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgKN...

A photo from the set of King 5’s New Day Northwest studio with me waiting to run down a whole lot of info about a wide range of movies with posters for each (THE INVITE, MADDIE’S SECRET, THE ODYSSEY, TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING, FILIPIÑANA, and HOPE) arranged in a uniform row below my face.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jul 2

On @citycastseattle.bsky.social, talked w/ @janehu.bsky.social & Eula Scott Bynoe about if Seattle is patriotic as World Cup excitement reaches a fever pitch, all the new series ELLE gets wrong about the city, + offer some film recs for the weekend 📽️ Listen here: seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/is-...

A screenshot of the City Cast Seattle website with today's podcast headline Is Seattle Patriotic? Plus, What the 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Gets Wrong About Our City and an embed of it waiting for you to listen to it.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jul 1

ELLE: The most "why does this exist?" show to ever come out in our modern IP-must-be-expanded-at-all-costs hellscape. Where the terrific LEGALLY BLONDE had Reese Witherspoon’s effervescent, whip-smart charm, this one lacks any spark or humor My review: seattlemoviesdaily.beehiiv.com/p/elle-revie...

A screenshot of a review of ELLE With the headline 'Elle' Review: She Doesn't Even Go Here and the subhead "A prequel to the 2001 film "Legally Blonde," this series is an unfunny and excruciating slog that, for some reason, is set in Seattle with a still from the series with Lexi Minetree sitting in a pink bed with her dog wearing a matching sleep mask.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 29

Time marches on and, thus, here are the best new movies I've seen this year thus far. Yes, I'm aware some of these can't be seen yet, but I hope this can be considered a recommendation piece of what you should keep an eye out for in the months ahead 📽️ seattlemoviesdaily.beehiiv.com/p/best-movie...

Posters (from L to R) for THE JOYLESS ECONOMY, BLUE HERON, TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, FILIPIÑANA, and ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM. Descriptions for each of them below:

THE JOYLESS ECONOMY: A minimalist poster that appears to be hand-drawn with a white theater mask and what appears to be red hair with the title of the film in the upper left corner and text in the bottom left that says A FILM BY MARJORIE CONRAD.

BLUE HERON: A black-and-white photo of a family sitting on a porch with most of the children looking directly into the camera while the oldest brother reaches out towards a cat with a small colored lines here and there with the title at the top that appears to be hand-drawn with text above it that reads a film by SOPHY ROMVARI.

TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA: The title of the film in bright red text that appears to be hand-drawn with SEX AND DEATH in hearts with an arrow going throw it with the backdrop appearing to be the static of a television screen of some kind.

FILIPIÑANA: A figure laying on grass with their eyes closed while a sprinkler sprays water above them with the title of the film in bright yellow and text at the top that says A Film By Rafael Manuel.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM: A historical party of some of the foremost writers, thinkers, and artists of American history all passionately speaking and gesturing towards each other with multicored text of the title and the tagline A FILM 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 26

ROSE OF NEVADA: Starring George MacKay and Callum Turner, this excellent new film from Mark Jenkin is a time travel story as only he could tell (namely, with immaculate sound design and visuals). These are my THE BOYS IN THE BOAT. Seattle folks, see it @siffnews.bsky.social📽️ My review: rb.gy/ou8r1y

George MacKay (left) and Callum Turner walk along a dock in a village where a mysterious fishing boat has arrived. Image via 1-2 Special.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 26

Update: The Union said earlier today that they won their contract and that there will be no picket line tonight, encouraging people to come out to see them on Friday. Source: www.instagram.com/p/DaBkBssSOU...

A screenshot of a photo from Instagram that reads: We won our contract! We are so excited and eager to tell you all about it and we're grateful for your support. No picket line tonight. Come see us at Walrus on Friday.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 25

Of course, there is also this other sacred text that, hopefully, may no longer be continually relevant if this leads to a trend 📽️

A post from Twitter that reads:

OP: Guy Lodge (@GuyLodge - December 23, 2020): The arc of WONDER WOMAN 1984's critical reception over the last ten days or so has been very interesting.

Quote Tweet: Charles Bramesco (@intothecrevasse - December 24, 2020 at 6:03 a.m.): The key to make sense of this is realizing they show these movies to the fake critics before the real ones

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 25

For background, this piece from @jasondashbailey.com is still a great one (though, as a warning, it also may make you want to throw up) 📽️ slate.com/culture/2022...

A screenshot of text that reads: Studio publicity departments have learned how to play the game, lifting embargoes for the social media reactions of influencers and interviews days or even weeks before those of critics. That initial wave is rarely, if ever, negative. In the first responses to eventually panned pictures like Wonder Woman 1984 and Eternals, one will read appraisals vague enough to avoid ruffling any feathers at Disney or WB—and thus jeopardizing coverage opportunities for next month’s tentpole. The full-on critical assessments that follow are framed as the work of snobby cinephiles who just don’t get it.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 25

Netflix’s abysmal #AvatarTheLastAirbender is like if Koh the Face Stealer was an adaptation. Like that trickster, it steals the faces of the animated series, impersonating them in a futile attempt to manipulate you into feeling some sort of emotion 📺 My review: www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

Gordon Cormier as the no longer young Aang standing in a ready stance while looking at something out of frame with concern. Image via Netflix.

Gordon Cormier as Aang and Kiawentiio as Katara standing opposite a giant blue-green sea creature towering above them. Image via Netflix.

Gordon Cormier as Aang struggles to carry a boulder while training under Miyako as Toph who watches on from behind. Image via Netflix.

Miyako as Toph, Kiawentiio as Katara, Gordon Cormier as Aang, Ian Ousley as Sokka, and Maria Zhang as Suki stand alongside each other in a line ready to battle something that is out of frame. Image via Netflix.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 25

What a poster, what a film 📽️

A poster for Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER with two figures, one towering over the other who is seated on the ground, in a style that resembles ink paintings with the pull quotes on the top left that read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "MASTERFUL." - BRIAN TALLERICO, ROGEREBERT.COM and underneath it"BOTH MURDER MYSTERY AND MESMERIZING EPIC." - CHASE HUTCHINSON, THE WRAP.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 25

Adopting a PITT-esque structure, #TheBear closes out with a fantastic final season that's more playful and loose though also still wonderfully, humbly profound. Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are electric. THE BEAR is dead, long live THE BEAR 📺 My review: www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu, left, and Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in Season 5 of “The Bear.” (Courtesy of FX)

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 25

On @citycastseattle.bsky.social talked w/ @janehu.bsky.social abt hot strike summer with Walrus and the Carpenter closing while workers picket, community rallying around @thegrandcinema.bsky.social in Tacoma after a threat this weekend, & much more 📽️ Listen here: seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/why...

A screenshot of the City Cast Seattle website with the headline Why the Walrus and the Carpenter Closed and an Update on the Grand Cinema's Threat with an embed of the podcast below it waiting for you to listen to it.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 23

Sophy Romvari’s devastating drama BLUE HERON, 2026’s best debut, is now available on VOD. However, I recommend catching it when it opens @thegrandcinema.bsky.social Friday and returns to @siffnews.bsky.social via @grandillusioncinema.org on Saturday 📽️ My review: www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 22

UPDATE: Elizabeth Calhoun, Executive Director of The Grand Cinema, just sent out an email sharing some more information about what the impact will be on the theater this week following a threat they recieved Saturday. Specifically, they're increasing security measures and restricting bags this week📽️

Text from an email that reads:

Tacoma Community,

The Grand Cinema received threats from an individual on Saturday, June 20th. Our team worked in coordination with the Tacoma Police Department to inspect the space. Out of an abundance of caution, we made the decision to fully close the theater on Sunday, June 21st. We would like to clarify that to our knowledge, the threat was not, in any way, associated with our programming.

The Tacoma Police Department has thoroughly inspected The Grand Cinema twice and made clear to us that it is safe to reopen. As a precautionary measure, we are increasing security measures to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, audience members, and tenants of the building.

We will also restrict bags from entering the theater this week, at the recommendation of TPD. Your safety is our top priority.

At this time, we cannot share further details due to ongoing police investigations. The Grand Cinema team will communicate additional details when we are able. Please refrain from speculating, as spreading misinformation can be harmful to the investigations.

The Grand Cinema is committed to being a safe and welcoming place for everyone in Tacoma and the South Sound. We are very disappointed that this happened, but our team is grateful for everyone’s patience, understanding, and support as we’ve been working through this.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me directly.

-Elizabeth Calhoun, Executive Director

elizabeth@grandcinema.com

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 21

A couple quick corrections/notes to the above reply: there is now some different reporting out there about when the timing of the call was (King 5 has it as being received at 8:20 p.m.) and, in regards to the lead image on the TNT story that also appears in the body this is definitely NOT The Grand📽️

A photo from inside Urban Grace Church where The Grand Cinema holds the 253 Film Competition Party with a caption that incorrectly reads "An interior view of the Grand Cinema" which is an entirely other building.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 21

The Grand Cinema in Tacoma is cancelling all showings after they recieved a verbal threat over the phone Saturday evening. Director of Operations, Pat.C Noriega, posted an update on Instagram, saying refunds will be offered for all screenings and, if you don't get one by EOD, to shoot them an email📽️

A post on Instagram from The Grand Cinema that reads "Due to an ongoing threat and safety issue to the theater, we are now cancelling all shows for today. Tacoma PD has been working with us to ensure everyone is safe. We prioritize the safety of our patrons, volunteers and staff and feel it's necessary to stay closed for today. We are very sorry to disrupt your choice to see a film with us, but we hope you'll understand. Please be patient while the team starts issuing refunds. If you do not receive one by the end of the day, please contact us at info@grandcinema.com and we will get to you as soon as we can. Pat.C Noriega Director of Operations.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 19

Currently need Marshawn Lynch, who got the biggest cheer at the watch party I'm currently at (Russell Wilson got loudly booed), to make a movie about someone coming to Seattle for the World Cup and getting much too high them having to navigate the city with him as their caring guide helping them out

A photo of a screen playing the World Cup showing Marshawn Lynch watching intently.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 19

Currently dying at the fact that the Washington State Department of Health department issued a warning to all visiting the state that our weed is VERY strong & not to be taken lightly. Be safe out there visiting soccer fans! (credit to @pgcornwell.bsky.social for sharing this hilarious nugget first)

A news update that reads:

Health department to visitors: Be careful with strong WA weed
The Washington State Department of Health is warning visitors that Washington's marijuana products may be stronger than they're used to.

Hospitals have seen an increase in emergency visits related to marijuana, according to the health department, as tens of thousands of tourists visit for the World Cup.

In its World Cup visitors guide, the health department says cannabis potency can vary and recommends starting with a low dose and going slow. Edibles can take up to three hours to feel the effects, which can last up to 24 hours.

- Paige Cornwell

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 19

Look at how happy he is! 📽️ www.thewrap.com/creative-con...

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 19

Love this endearingly cheesy announcement for the Oct. 16 release of THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK, Noah Segan’s sleeper standout of Sundance this year starring the always great John Turturro. Go out to see it whenever it comes to a theater near you and read my review below to get ready 📽️

A photo of John Turturro smiling from ear to ear while taking a selfie at a Knicks game with an orange and blue caption that reads John Turturro is... The Only Living Knicks Fan in New York.

A photo of John Turturro and his THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK co-star Giancarlo Esposito looking excited as all hell to be at a Knicks game with the caption When you both have a Knicks parade at 11:59 and your new film announcement at 12:00 p.m.

Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️@eclectichutch· Jun 18

TOY STORY 5: For a film about the importance of imagination in modern life that does contain some frequently beautiful animated sequences which capture this, still found this sequel to be painfully unimaginative. Conan O'Brien and Joan Cusack innocent 📽️ My review: www.inlander.com/screen/revie...