Now that the Oscars are history and my catalogue for the 36th Cleveland International Film Festival has arrived, it’s time to turn my attention toward Tower City. This year, my friend Cheryl is driving west from Yardley, PA, to sit in the dark for ten days with me, and “be … [Read more...] about Be Carried Away at 36th CIFF
CIFF: the last reel
After a week of sitting in the dark, I am home again. The laundry is done, the refrigerator is full, and the billed are paid. Reflecting on what was a great festival, I had some questions; so I called Patrick Shepard, assistant director for CIFF, for some answers. Attendance … [Read more...] about CIFF: the last reel
CIFF: the party’s over
The party’s over, but what a party it’s been! My last day at the 35th Cleveland International Film Festival was Saturday. The films we saw ranged from OK to very good. Route Irish (B), British film about two lifelong friends from Liverpool who go to Iraq to make big money … [Read more...] about CIFF: the party’s over
CIFF: A taste of brilliance
I saw two mediocre and uninspiring films on Wednesday, and a third on Thursday, hence my silence the last few days. The picture brightened considerably on Friday with A Matter of Taste and Autumn Gold. A Matter of Taste (A+), I’m a foodie, pure and simple. I like to cook and I … [Read more...] about CIFF: A taste of brilliance
CIFF: Caterpillar, it’s a WOW!
Monday was a four-film day, which took me from Cleveland to Amsterdam, and from there to the UK and Japan. Facing Forward (A) This riveting documentary takes a close look at Entrepreneurship Preparatory School (E-Prep), a relatively new charter school within the … [Read more...] about CIFF: Caterpillar, it’s a WOW!
