Has it really been a year since I sat in those seats at Tower City 8 hours a day? When we're experiencing June Weather in March it adds another hurdle to investing so much time. But when you arrive, ahhh, it seems like yesterday. Had a quick conversation with Susan … [Read more...] about Getting Carried Away Day 2
Jim Simler on Film
CIFF Year 36
Where to start? Frankly, I have reviewed the films and every year, it seems to get even more difficult to make my choices. So, when I don't know what to schedule, I turn to several friends who I know have assiduously studied the program. Here are their picks the first … [Read more...] about CIFF Year 36
Cleveland Film Festival – Year 36 begins in 2 1/2 weeks
Its that time of year when the days are getting longer, the temperatures getting warming and the flowers become bloomers. But for me, I will be getting pastier spending a glorious 11 days in the dark seeing the world through the lens of movies. Yes, the Film Festival is March … [Read more...] about Cleveland Film Festival – Year 36 begins in 2 1/2 weeks
Its a wrap – 35th Cleveland Film Festival is in the record books
With attendance increasing another 9% to over 78,000 people, CIFF is one of the few festivals that continues to grow leaps and bounds. This was helped in part by the decision to have the festival take over Tower City Cinemas completely for the 11 days. Although regular … [Read more...] about Its a wrap – 35th Cleveland Film Festival is in the record books
Days 8 & 9 at the Film Festival
When it comes down to it, whether a movie is worthwhile, it comes down to the heart. All movies have flaws, but if the movie captures your attention or affects you in some manner, then you sometimes you are forgiving of those flaws. Not unlike relationships. A friend and I … [Read more...] about Days 8 & 9 at the Film Festival
