Every year, I tell myself I am not going to be sad now that my life returns to normalcy. I won't see my friends so frequently (e.g. once every hour and a half). My neck feels vacant without my Press badge. That yellow ball in the sky seems so bright. Yes, number 36 is in the … [Read more...] about Film Festival 36 is a Take
Jim Simler on Film
Day 9 Wrap Up
We are heading into the last week of the Film Festival and it is with a sense of sadness and relief. Every time my cats see my bright yellow film festival bag, they know I will be heading out 8 hours or more to see the world through film. There is also a sense of wanting to go … [Read more...] about Day 9 Wrap Up
CIFF: Day 8. Under the African Skies
Its hard to believe how much time has passed since Paul Simon released his classic album "Graceland". Its not just the catchy tunes ("You Can Call Me Al", "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes"), but the political and musical implications of his endeavor that are … [Read more...] about CIFF: Day 8. Under the African Skies
Mid-week synopsis
In the last two days, I screened 6 films but won't spend much time discussing them since they have gone to movie heaven - or wherever they go when they are not picked up by a distributor. Here is the rundown. Apartment in Athens. A typical WWII movie that is good but nothing … [Read more...] about Mid-week synopsis
Come as you are to the Film Festival
This past weekend was another Film Festival winner, but not without its challenges. The French film "The Art of Love" arrived on-time, alas without sub-titles. Do the French really think that all Americans can understand... French? We are still working on English! Saturday … [Read more...] about Come as you are to the Film Festival
