The Atlantic Film Festival is looming in, with opening festivities starting on September 11th. This year's program promises Hollywood features alongside local endeavours. Am I excited? In a word, YES!
I have "a man on the inside" this year, so I'll be able to check out some films from the comfort of my living room (we watched "Treevenge" and "There Are Monsters" last night). But, there are still some movies I'm definitely going to try and watch in theatre. What are these films? Read on...
Blindness: I've been going on about this one for a while, because I love the book that it's based on. There are rumours on the internets that Mark Ruffalo might come out to the opening of this.
Repo! The Genetic Opera: Anthony Stewart Head sings... again? Okay! This film looks just campy enough to keep it out of Saw territory. We'll ignore the fact that Paris Hilton is in it.
Zach and Miri Make a Porno: Okay, Kevin Smith, I might think you're gross, but I usually try to see your movies anyways. And then complain about it afterwords. Sigh.
Cronos: Guillermo Del Toro and Ron Perlman team up... in 1993? Pre Hell Boy film that looks smart and creepy.
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: You have got to respect the good doctor.
A Dartmouth Werewolf in Dover: Wherein Matty Mays & co. go to England to record an album. Terror ensues.
Patti Smith: Dream of Life: I love this lady. This film has been years in the making... so glad I get to finally see it.
Word of Advice -- William S. Burroughs on the Road: Not sure if this is a film of Burroughs on Kerouac or Burroughs on himself or... hmm? Either way, Old Bull Lee is always interesting.
The Scavengers: Cory Bowles' first foray into film-making. And it's about a mermaid!
Surveillance: Jennifer Lynch (David's daughter) tries it again. Looks a lot better than Boxing Helena.
That's all I've got for now, besides an urge to see as much Atlantic Canadian content as possible. My birthday always coincides with the festival, which is both good and bad. The day that I was planning on doing birthday-stuff coincides with a Tom Fun Orchestra/Hey Rosetta! show. I think the gods are trying to tell me something...
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Bright Lights, Small City
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I am kicking myself for not choosing a different week to go away. I missed the film fest last year because I was too busy moving out/in, and now this year I'll be in Ottawa. I'm interested in at least half the movies you just showcased. Wahhhh! Enjoy.
Always look forward to the event but only ever manage to make it to maybe three each year. Sigh. If only I was limited to a 24 hour day.
Oh, and Atom Egoyan's Adoration sounds interesting too.
I don't have a program for AFF yet. I really, really want to see "Blindness" and "Repo! The Genetic Opera". Those more than anything, but I'm hoping I'll get out to see more. When are those two *slash* when/where can you pick up tickets?
I miss you.
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