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
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CIFF: three films; two worth seeing
It’s a sunny/cloudy day and I’m on my way downtown. When I glimpse Tower City out the window of the RTA, my heart beats just a little bit faster. Walking through the food court on my way to the movieplex, the atmosphere is simmering with anticipation. I have some time before … [Read more...] about CIFF: three films; two worth seeing
Spring is Fighting Hard to Get Here
Something to look forward to, the advent of spring and warmer weather. Robins are asking my advice on where to hang out these days, and I've been suggesting the places pictured above. 3 of the 4 scenes are in Cleveland Heights, and all are of the same general place. … [Read more...] about Spring is Fighting Hard to Get Here
Film Festival Eve
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
The Hostess
Ten years ago a water line burst by the front sidewalk of the house between us. Bobbie came out to see the water plume and apologized for not introducing herself sooner. We’d moved in a few months prior, and she’d been “so busy she’d forgotten her manners.” The next day we … [Read more...] about The Hostess
