Jim Simler on Film

Wednesday proved to be quite rewarding with two different films worth checking out. Anita is just another example of why I attend the Film Festival religiously each year.  It tells the tale of a young girl with Downs syndrome who becomes separated from her mother when the … [Read more...] about Film Festival – Try not to Cry for this film from Argentina

As today was a light day at the Film Festival (only 2 movies), I had the opportunity to visit Taiwan.  R U There stars a Dutch actor visiting Taipei for a gaming convention.  He happens to meet Min Min who is aloof to him in person, but is passionate on the computer games each … [Read more...] about R U There at the Festival

Day 3 of the film festival saw record crowds again.  If you still haven't had a chance to attend, or if you are new to this whole thing, Vincent Wants to Sea is Sunday at 4:30pm. Vincent has turrets syndrome which embarrasses his politician father whenever he has a speaking … [Read more...] about Film Fest Day 3 – Vincent Wants to Sea you

Spring has arrived.  The Film Festival is in full bloom. Like all festivals, I saw some worthwhile, some just okay. Issabelle Huppert stars or should I say commands the screen in Copacabana, a French film (but not too French) that was just plain fun.  It is about a very … [Read more...] about Film Fest Review – A Copacabana that Barry Manilow would be proud of

If you haven't heard, the first full day of the festival starts on Friday. As a regular attendee, I never forget the following: Light snacks / fruit (to eat between movies) Running shoes when going from movie to movie Glasses (and cleaner) to read subtitles One … [Read more...] about Film Festival Eve