I'm still unpacking and compiling my notes from Ebertfest 2009. I intend to add more detailed postings about the films and experiences. However I realize that now that I've returned to Chicago, it's business as usual and I've got even less time than when I had a full day of screenings! OY! Saw BFF Barb's wonderful play: Seanachi Theater Company's production of "Our Father" …
Ebertfest: Final Day
Sunday April 26th: I had all kinds of logistical issues on this day: noon checkout, noon movie, two pieces of luggage, an Ebertfest tote bag full of books, exhaustion, and an 8P.M. train departure. What to do? What to do from 2P.M. - 8P.M.? (remember the noon check out) Well, like everything else on this trip, it all worked out for the best. Oh you can do check out at 7:30P.M. for a small fee - and it was small and well worth the convenience. I left my bags in the room until my departure for …
Ebertfest: Day Four
Enjoy Mat Dillon as eye candy until I can blog about Day Four later today. Just got back from a lovely Ebertfest party and its so late and I gotta pack and sleep and prepare for tomorrow's screening. Last Day... boo hoo! but a brief recap - I saw: …
Ebertfest: Day 3 Part Two
Frozen River. That says it all for me. This was a lovely, lovely film! More tears. I am starting to lose my mind over how fantastic these movies are! Once again we were treated to the presence of the writer/director (Courtney Hunt - first time filmmaker), one of the stars (Misty Upham) and Michael Barker, co-president of Sony Pictures Classic, that bought the film. …
Ebertfest: Day 3, part one
Oy!! This festival is starting to exhaust me! That was my thought this morning when I rolled outta bed at 9:30A.M. to get some books autographed by Roger and to attend a forum about film. That exhaustion turned into exhilaration by the time I reached the theater. I just saw Begging Naked, a documentary by Karen Gehres. This film was extraordinary. It ripped my heart out and enlightened me at the same time. …