Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Monday --last day of festival

We managed to get in 3 more films today for a total of 14

The most magical and lovely film of all began the day: Wonderstruck, based on the book.  This is a must see, and if you know any children  you must take them to see it.  It's about a deaf girl who goes on a journey by herself in 1920s NYC. It's also the story of a boy in the 1970s who is parent less and also goes on a journey of his own. I don't want to give away the story but please know it's a charming and endearing story.  A joy to watch. Can't wait to see it again.

The second film today was bizzare in a wonderful way-- the shape of water starring Sallie Hawkins, (who I adore) , Richard Jenkins and Michael Shannon.  It's a fantasy, so you have to be in the right frame of mind, but if you're open to it, it's an unusual love story. Octavia Spenser plays a delightful supporting role.

The last show today we should have skipped--the other side of hope. The story line was a good idea-- about a Syrian refugee-- but it just isn't a good film.

I'll write up my ratings in another post when I have a chance. But overall it was an excellent group of movies!

Gotta sign off now.
Jane

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