There are some basic survivor strategies that one must know when one comes to Ebertfest. I attended Ebertfest 2005 with my BFF Avis who was a big editor at the Chicago Sun Times and friend of Roger, so we had VIP-this and Press-that. But being a lone Cougar I had only the upgrade of Festival Pass which gives me early access to seating (general seating) before the single ticket holders. However, one must arrive very early to get the best seat cause there seemed to have been several hundred …
Packing Sucks!
And I really tried to psyche myself up for packing for this trip cause it's gonna be such an exciting adventure... but packing for a couple of nights is awful when the weather transitions dab smack in the middle of the trip! The temperatures will go from 38 degrees on Wednesday night to 81 degrees on Friday! OY! …
Movies I’ve Seen lately
Adventureland: wonderful coming of age thing. Great music! Ah the 80's!! Sunshine Cleaning: Adorable, Amy Adams and Emily Blunt are terrific as sisters at odds and Alan Arkin was doing his best post Little Miss Sunshine quirky - father- figure- thing. Goodbye Solo: very unique slice of life, unique characters - Roger loved this one. Monsters Vs. Aliens: Okay, okay. I admit it. A computer animated film has to really suck for me to hate it. I didn't hate this one but it did not knock …
I am going to Ebertfest 2009!
I am so excited!! Five days of movies! Movies! Movies! I hope I don't O.D. on butterred popcorn. …
Everlasting Moments, the movie
I saw a wonderful film tonight. It is entitled: "Everlasting Moments." It is from Sweden, directed by Jan Troell. I guess I should try to explain what the film is about, but I want to say first that it moved me to tears but not because of any sentimental journey, or any great tragedy that occurred in it. I wept for a full two blocks after I left the theater. It was just beautiful - an accomplishment - that was so subtle yet profound in its effect on me. …