Moira Macdonald

I am so sorry, Marya. ❤️

Jon Talton, Seattle Times business columnist and author, dies at 69 Jon Talton had a long, dual writing career: in journalism, as a business reporter, columnist and editor; and in fiction, as the author of 14 detective novels.

Writing an obituary is important work—a final record of a person lost. I wrote this one for a former colleague, business columnist Jon Talton; like me, he moved between the worlds of journalism and fiction. I was honored to write about him. Rest peacefully, Jon. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Catherine O’Hara, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ Star, Dies at 71 Catherine O'Hara, a legendary Hollywood actor known for her roles in 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone,' has died. She was 71.

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This movie masterpiece is finally being released by the Criterion Collection A quiet masterpiece, Huston's film is a subtle adaptation of James Joyce's novella, about a festive yet fateful evening in Dublin in 1904.

Finally got to write about one of of my all-time favorite movies: John Huston’s “The Dead.” www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

In case anyone is in need please know that the new season of “All Creatures Great and Small” is now streaming on PBS and it is LOVELY.

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Explore Seattle’s romantic — and vanishing — historic moviehouses All of us go to the movies to feel something: to laugh, to cry, to be frightened, to be thrilled, to lose ourselves in a story. And that experience might feel just the littlest bit richer in a place w...

Eight years ago, I wrote this essay about Seattle’s historic moviehouses, focusing on 7 theaters that were at least half a century old and still operating. Now only 3—the Admiral, the Uptown, and the former Cinerama—are still open; the rest are just memories. www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

This longtime Seattle movie theater is closing The Varsity Theatre is closing, effective Thursday, leaving the U District, once a hub of moviegoing, without a movie theater.

The last moviehouse in the University District will close its doors this week, after 85 years. It’s very sad news; the Varsity — where my parents went to movies when they were at the UW, in the 1950s — was a place filled with stories. www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

Rob Reiner, ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ and ‘Stand by Me’ Director and ‘All in the Family’ Actor, Dies at 78 in Apparent Homicide (Report) The two-time Emmy winner and Oscar nominee and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their Brentwood home.

“When Harry Met Sally.” “The Princess Bride”. “This Is Spinal Tap.” “A Few Good Men.” Such devastating news; such a legend. 💔 www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

This is such terribly sad news. Thank you, Madeleine/Sophie, for all of the laughter. ♥️

Wonderful news — congratulations! 🎉

My family wouldn’t dare.

Cheery yellow/red/pink cover, depicting a bookstore, of novel, “Storybook Ending,” sitting on a shelf in an indie bookstore.

Good morning! If anyone is out spending their feelings this weekend, may I modestly note that my novel, ”Storybook Ending,” would make a very cheery holiday gift, and it’s available at indie bookstores everywhere. (Signed copies at Third Place Books in Ravenna and Lake Forest Park!) ❤️📚

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Laura! Good luck with the turkey. 🦃

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Every Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers movie, because they remind me that “poetry in motion” is not just a cliche, and that two people dancing together can create drama, romance and utter joy.

Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald: 9780593851296 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books A charming story about friendship, community, and the magic that happens in bookstores—when an anonymous note left in a book finds the wrong recipient. April, a smart and lonely tech worker, worries....

OK! My book is a comedy of manners set in a bookstore and it even has a Thanksgiving scene in it! You might like it! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760835...

Oh my goodness, I have just seen Chloe Zhao’s gorgeous “Hamnet,” and I am telling you: bring tissues.

WA’s real Twin Peaks: Seattle Times critics take a surreal day trip Dinner at a Movie finds a classic 1940s diner, moviehouse and film — a trifecta of greatness that makes for a best-ever (and surreal!) day trip.

PSA (courtesy of my long-running column Dinner at a Movie, with Bethany Jean Clement): “Double Indemnity” will be at the North Bend Theatre on Sunday afternoon (hello, Noirvember!), and the BLTs at Twede’s (i.e. the Twin Peaks cafe) across the street are great. www.seattletimes.com/life/food-dr...

Yay! @blockclubchi.bsky.social is so lucky to have you! (Not grumpy, but INVESTIGATIVE) ♥️

Just dropped mine off, and for what it’s worth there was quite a line of cars at the Sand Point ballot box. Maybe everyone’s last-minute this year?

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Vertigo, Rear Window, Rebecca.

Feeding America has a page where you can input your zip code and it'll show you all of the food banks near you overlaid on a map. If you need it, it's there. If you don't need it, think about donating money if you have it and your time if you don't.

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Because it’s fun to celebrate the achievements of friends and colleagues, just finished @moiraverse.bsky.social’s STORYBOOK ENDING. So full of life and intimately incisive observations that made me smile. Just made me feel good and - especially right now - there’s precious little better than that.

Oh, that’s so sweet! If you’d like me to sign the books for your nieces I would love to. I’ll be at “Bugonia” this week if you’ll be there. Thank you so much!!

Sara, thank you! Was having a low day and this means the world to me. I’m so, so glad you enjoyed it! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

At cinema concession stand, rolled -up blankets for sale

Apparently you can buy blankets at the multiplex now? Is it too expensive to keep the heat on?

Yellow and red leaves against a bright blue sky

Hello, fall. You’re gorgeous. 🍂

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One of a kind. Rest peacefully. 💔

I’m so sorry, Celeste. May your memories give you comfort during this sad time. ❤️

Seattle is losing yet another indie movie theater SIFF Cinema Egyptian on Capitol Hill — known for decades as the Egyptian Theatre — will not reopen under SIFF ownership after flooding last year.

😢💔https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/seattle-movie-theater-update-siff-will-end-lease-at-historic-egyptian/