The Pacific Northwest Inlander

A snapshot of Train Dreams’ filming locations throughout Eastern Washington

When it comes to the locations where Train Dreams was shot, much was done on private property, where owners opened their doors to the production. However, there are also plenty ...
The Pacific Northwest Inlander

Thanks to the work of an immensely talented and mostly local crew, Train Dreams is a stunning film where every detail ensures it will endure through time

Historically, the people who built the Pacific Northwest as we know it are frequently the ones we know the least about.
The Inlander

Making a case for why Train Dreams should be nominated — and win — some of the award night’s biggest categories

With hype building around Clint Bentley’s Train Dreams, it seems a good time to ask: Can win it an Oscar? While its artistic value is distinct from this question, as awards shows often get it very ...
The Inlander

Local historians weigh in on Train Dreams’ portrayal of early 20th century rural life

In the opening moments of Train Dreams — both the film and the Denis Johnson novella it’s based on — it’s 1917. In the ensuing years (mainly through the 1940s, plus a few scenes in the late ’60s) we ...