On the Road - MIFF

I've been waiting for this film for quiet sometime, so I made it a priority to see it at MIFF. Unfortunately due to the train schedule I had to leave early.
I read On The Road when I was in my early early 20's, i remember being quiet confused at times though I didn't stop, the flow and movement in Kerouac's writing kept me reading. It felt like in reading this I would learn something about the world, if only I could decipher the code.
From what I saw of tonight's film, the story made more sense but the rhythm wasn't there. The language wasn't there. No mystery.
It might be just me, but in the novel there was a rhythm not unlike a train rushing along the tracks to some uncertain doom.
Don't get me wrong there was music, and it put tingles down my spine! All that Jazz.

Anyway I left early, vowing to see the end one day. As I rushed to the station at the other end of town, not 5 minutes after leaving the cinema I heard some down town dirty Jazz or something like it. The music was echoing down a closed mall and the following image is what I saw. In hot red light.
Brilliant

Side by side MIFF

Keanu Reeves explains how the world of film is changing, by speaking to all those in the world if cinema that are for and against how digital looks, feels, works and what it means for story telling.
Very enjoyable. Easy to digest.
In short I walked away having my feelings reaffirmed. That along with books and everything in general, the world is changing and always has been.
Enjoy the ride and make room for the new experience.

7 nights in Havana

One film directed by 7 directors.
Great visuals!!
Had to leave early. I had a majorly stinky guy sitting next to me.
Now for [REC] Genius.

Love Story

The Blur between what is reality and what is film. Not too heavy. Great concept, great look. Loved the New Yorkers.
So, what does it mean when a beautiful woman holds a piece of cake?
I am lucky enough to have been able to stay and listen to the Q & A with the writer director and star. Many secrets were told.
Fabulous!
Look at the time it's already 6.15. Time to move on.

Old mout - Boysenberry

Whilst waiting in the VIP lounge I thought i'd have a drink. Room 237 truly drove me to it. After a few swigs I realised it tasted like red wine on a vomit filler night.
So no thank you to that one.

Room 237

Room 237 did my head in. Being inside so many heads with theories on what The Shining is really about was almost too much to bare.
I found it quiet fitting that the film actually went all crazy pixelated at the end. Just the same as my brain.
Now for Love Story.
Hmmm I can't quiet remember what this one is about.
I think it's a strange sort of doco cross film cross looking for love story. Let's hope it's not another mind bender.

MIFF - robot and frank

Just finished watching Robot and Frank. Very cute film set in the not too distant future. A love of books, a crooked old man that you cannot help but love.
4 more films for the day.
Next up Room 237. Doco!!!