A different kind of lawsuit at the Port Townsend Film Festival

Laura Jean Schneider
ljschneider@ptleader.com

Posted 9/29/21

Even 20 years later, while society has changed, the main message of "Legally Blonde," remains relevant, and beloved, according to Kirsten Smith, because of Reese Witherspoon’s …

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A different kind of lawsuit at the Port Townsend Film Festival

Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith shares a moment before “Legally Blonde” hits the big screen. After a year off due to the pandemic, the 22nd annual Port Townsend Film Fest was thrilled to bring back the ever-popular outdoor screenings, held downtown on Taylor Street. Smith is a Chimacum graduate who has made a successful career in Hollywood as a screenwriter, and is known for writing the screenplay of “Legally Blonde” among other favorites such as “The House Bunny,” and the Netflix series, “Trinkets.”

Leader photo by Laura Jean Schneider

Contestants for the “Look like Elle and Bruiser” contest lined up on Saturday evening in the hottest of pink hues. Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith, the screenwriter of “Legally Blonde,” pictured third from the left, was on site to judge the contest. Smith celebrated the 20th anniversary of the film with the audience afterward at the 2021 Port Townsend Film Fest’s second outdoor feature night.

Leader photo by Laura Jean Schneider

1) Port Townsend Film Fest Executive Director Janette Force, right, awaits the costume contest held before Saturday’s screening of “Legally Blonde.” Force came on board the film fest crew in 2003, where she managed special events until selected as executive director in 2009. She plans to retire before the next fest.

Leader photo by Laura Jean Schneider

The outdoor, 20th anniversary showing of "Legally Blonde," was a hit last Saturday night, where movie-goers enjoyed the free show with Rose Theatre popcorn and clear skies.

Leader photo by Laura Jean Schneider

Posted Wednesday, September 29, 2021 2:20 pm

Laura Jean Schneider
ljschneider@ptleader.com

An enthusiastic crowd gathered in Port Townsend Saturday for an open-air showing of "Legally Blonde."

Before the screening, Chimacum grad and screenwriter for the film Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith judged an Elle and Bruiser look-alike contest at the festival's outdoor location on Taylor Street.

Even 20 years later, while society has changed, the main message of "Legally Blonde," remains relevant, and beloved, according to Smith, because of Reese Witherspoon’s “extraordinary performance.”

Leader reporter Laura Jean Schneider was there for the event, and here are a few of her favorite images from the evening.