Rearview Mirror: Lobster Rolls, Cold Plunges, and Opening Night at SIFF
By Sarah Stackhouse
Published on May 8, 2026.
The opening night of the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) was held with the release of Boots Riley's new comedy, "I Love Boosters," about shoplifters taking on a fashion girl boss. The film, which opened at Paramount Theatre, stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, and Poppy Liu, as well as Demi Moore, is the standout performance. The reviewer also experienced contrast therapy at City Sweats on Wallingford, where she spent an hour moving between an infrared sauna and a cold plunge while trying to act like a normal person. Finally, Pioneer Square has been recognized as a Certified Washington State Creative District by the Washington State Arts Commission.
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