My last post about the wonderful MIFF2012. Just a quick run- down of the films that I didn't enjoy. This is a tricky thing, personal responses to the creative arts are just that - personal! And one person's bread etc., actually I forget that saying, but you know what I mean. Anyway here are those films I chose with high expectations, that in my … [Read more...] about MIFF 2012 Disappointments
Archives for August 2012
Directors at MIFF 2012
One of the best things about going to a film festival is the opportunity to hear directly from the Directors of the films you are seeing. This year I heard from four, all of whom were interesting with insights into what their film was about and the process of making it. Ben Zeitlin Director of Beasts of the Southern Wild focussed on the location … [Read more...] about Directors at MIFF 2012
More Good Docos from MIFF2012
Some more from MIFF, this time documentaries. When I first read the program I thought the documentary program was weaker than in previous year but that was wrong. In addition to those I included in my Overview I really enjoyed these ones. SIDE BY SIDE was a good solid documentary, clear and concise technical explanations about the differences … [Read more...] about More Good Docos from MIFF2012
More Films from MIFF2012
A final wrap up of a few more films that I think worth noting from MIFF 2012. I really enjoyed ROBOT AND FRANK. 'I think therefore I am' morphs into 'I remember, therefore I am'. The question is:mdo memories make us human? Set in the near future it says at the start, check out the end credits and you see the future is nearer than we think. A grumpy … [Read more...] about More Films from MIFF2012
MIFF 2012 Overview
Had a great time at my fourth experience of MIFF full-time. Two weeks off work and sixty films. Organizationally proficient as usual thanks to all those volunteers. Low seats and sticky floors at Greater Union remain something to be endured and the catering in all venues is a rip off, but convenient. The atmosphere at the Forum is grungy and … [Read more...] about MIFF 2012 Overview