FOLLOWUP: “The Day My Parents Became Cool” Gets DVD Release May 25th

We’ve been covering this local creation since before it went into production (see original 2008 post here) – from local lawyer/filmmaker Steve Edmiston comes news that his locally-shot 2009 short... [Read more]

VIDEO: Sneak Peek Of “B-TOWN – How Burien Came Into Its Own” Film

Last summer, we first reported on a documentary being filmed about Burien by some old friends from our days at KING-TV; and yes, mostly because they had four cameras in everyone’s faces (including... [Read more]

VIDEO: Skateboarding Clip From “Where We Live Now, Burien” Documentary

Back in October, we premiered a trailer for a new documentary being produced on Burien, called “Where We Live Now, Burien.” This documentary is still in production, and another clip has been... [Read more]

OMG! Some Of The Stars From “Twilight” Will Be At Southcenter Nov. 12th!!!

OMG! On Thursday, Nov. 12th, some cast members from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” will be appearing at Tukwila’s Westfield Southcenter Mall! And get this kids – not only can you... [Read more]

VIDEO: Sneak Peek Trailer For “Where We Live Now, Burien” Documentary; Here’s How You Can Help Complete It

If you attended Burien’s Strawberry Festival, or the myriad of the many other B-Town events this past summer, you may have noticed a film crew (or four) wandering around, shooting footage for a new... [Read more]

See "Journey To The Center Of The Earth" In 3D For FREE This Friday Night (Glasses Included)

This Friday night (Aug. 14th), starting around 8pm, prepare to put your complimentary 3D glasses on and get transported for FREE on a “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” the first of the... [Read more]

See The Classic Silent Film “Metropolis” This Saturday With Live Techno/Funk Soundtrack At B/ IAS

More art is happening at Burien’s Interim Art Space, and this Saturday, Aug. 1st is no exception – the classic Fritz Lang silent film “Metropolis” will be shown, with a “modern... [Read more]

Lebowski Fest Is Coming To Tukwila’s ACME Bowl Tues. July 21st

Far as we know, it’s the only wacky bowling party based on a Coen Brothers movie – the annual Lebowski Fest returns to the area on Monday July 20th & Tuesday July 21st! The Fest kicks... [Read more]

EXCLUSIVE: “Dan The Sausageman” Space To Be Replaced By Bar/Movie Theater Called “The Tin Theater”

In a B-Town Blog exclusive, we’ve just learned from longtime Burien business owner Dan House, proprietor of both The Tin Room Bar and Dan the Sausageman, that he’ll be building a brand new... [Read more]

“Sick Around The World” Documentary To Be Shown For Free At New Library Saturday, June 27th

This Saturday, June 27th, at 2:30pm a PBS Frontline documentary called “Sick Around the World” will be shown at the new Burien Library’s multipurpose room on the first floor. A discussion... [Read more]

Area Filmmaker Steve Edmiston Has Two Films At SIFF

Burien-area filmmaker Steve Edmiston (Writer/Director of “The Day My Parents Became Cool“) has doubled up with two films premiering at the prestigious Seattle International Film Festival, including his latest work “The Spy and the Sparrow,” which will premiere at 9pm tonight (Wed. June 10th)…

Local Documentary Receives Grant, Starts Production Soon

“I Am Highline,” a new film/DVD, has received a 4Culture Special Project grant to fund the development, filming and production of a promotional film about the Highline area.

The new high-definition film will be Directed by B-Town Blog Publisher Scott Schaefer, a three-time National Emmy Award winner for work on “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” an acclaimed kids’ educational show that aired on PBS. His other credits include “Penn & Teller: BS!,” “The Arsenio Hall Show,” “Almost Live!” and many others over a 23+ year career in media ranging from Seattle’s KING-TV to six years in Hollywood and much more.

Filming will be begin in the late summer and early fall and will feature diverse residents of Highline…

"The Day My Parents Became Cool" To Play In Burien 8/21

We first reported on the locally-made short comedy film “The Day My Parents Became Cool” last June when we posted a call for extras needed for scenes being filmed at Highline High School.

We reported from the set, showcased photos of the action, produced a video on the first sneak peek screening, interviewed Writer/Director Steve Edmiston as well wrote about the film’s first showing in various festivals (can you tell we love to see creative success?), and heck – we even proclaimed it as the #10 Top Burien-area story for 2008!

Well now we’ve got more exciting news about this B-Town Baby, including the Burien-area premiere date, time and place…

UPDATE: “The Day My Parents Became Cool” LA Screening

Megan Joy, left, is Paige and Highline Schools' Superintendent John Welch is Principal Higgens in "The Day My Parents Became Cool." Area lawyer-turned-filmmaker Steve Edmiston, the Writer/Director... [Read more]

VIDEO:”The Day My Parents Became Cool” Trailer + News

Megan Joy, left, is Paige and Highline Schools' Superintendent John Welch is Principal Higgens in "The Day My Parents Became Cool." We first broke the news about an original short comedy... [Read more]

Matt’s Movies: I Was Definitely Taken By “Taken”

by Matt Marble Everybody has rules. A common one is that you never mess with a man’s family. This is what happens in the action thriller “Taken.” Bryan (Liam Neeson), a former secret... [Read more]

Matt’s Movies: “Bedtime Stories” Is Funniest Movie This Year

by Matt Marble When Adam Sandler first appeared on Saturday Night Live in the 80′s, it was clear that he was going to become a great comedic actor. He has stayed strong since then with films like... [Read more]

“The Day My Parents Became Cool” To Premiere In Sedona

Area resident Steve Edmiston, Writer/Director of the short “The Day My Parents Became Cool,” which was filmed in Burien and Normandy Park, tells us that his film’s official “World... [Read more]

Matt’s Movies: “The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button”

by Matt Marble Brad Pitt has already established himself as a Hollywood heavyweight, sharing the screen with close friends like George Clooney, Matt Damon, and his current wife Angelina Jolie. But... [Read more]