I've been attending music concerts in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights school district for longer than my memory allows – at least 45 years. So I have a lot of context when I state that Monday's performance of O Fortuna from Carl Orff's Carmina Burana was the most … [Read more...] about O Fortuna, shining brightly on our kids
Arts and Entertainment
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
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
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
