Although I be A(rgh) Ninja of the environment, there’s nothing A(rgh) ninja likes better than an ancient tradition (traditions are like crack, for ninjas). Even if it is the tradition of a nemesis.
Well, it just so happens that today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. As you know, Pirates and Ninjas have been mortal […]
Written on September 19, 2007 | Posted in Uncategorized |
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Having “The Princess of Wales Theater” on your resume is tip #2 for getting to work the Toronto Film Festival. What’s tip #1?
Know The Goudge.
Now that you’ve been properly introduced to your new mentor, here’s some facts about Goudge:
He’s worked at TIFF, Sundance, AFI LA, AFI Dallas, Tribeca, CineVegas, Sprockets, HotDocs, and that’s just the […]
Written on September 18, 2007 | Posted in Uncategorized |
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Well, the festival is over, and after the staff party last night, I’m hungover and ready to move on. I missed work today due to massive fatigue and some morning vomit.
But before I make my final TIFF posts tomorrow, here’s my festival movie reviews!
Movies I saw
No Country For Old Men
Concept: A down-on-his-luck hero stumbles upon […]
Written on September 17, 2007 | Posted in Uncategorized |
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Day 8
That was two days ago, from the writing of this. It’s all a blur. The days begin to meld into something of an alternate life that is relived annually for 10 days, where the city becomes alive with a fervor for movies, and you’re right in the center of it, fending off the throngs […]
Written on September 16, 2007 | Posted in Uncategorized |
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Today was really quiet. People go nuts at the beginning of the festival and they crash by Thursday, and all the industry people and stars are leaving town. It’ll flare up for the weekend, but the worst has passed… knock on wood.
I met a man from Istanbul and traded cigarettes. I love Turkish cigarettes and […]
Written on September 12, 2007 | Posted in Uncategorized |
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