1. “Tar”
Our day began with a tribute to Cate Blanchett as well as an interview with her, clips of moments from past movies and a screening of her new film, “Tar.” In it she plays the first female conductor of the Berlin symphony orchestra. She has achieved this level of success with a tenacious and difficult personality and along the way made some bad choices resulting in scandals and a fall from grace. I loved this one and can’t wait to see it again. Highly recommend.
2. “If these walls could sing” is a documentary film by Mary McCartney, daughter of Paul. The program says, this is a “ joyful celebration of the Abbey Rd. Studios which examines how the independent space has nurtured some of the most celebrated and influential recordings in classical, rock” and other genres. She interviewed musicians (obviously her dad and Ringo) but also Elton John, and others, and showed clips from recording sessions or recordings in their raw form. Mary McCartney was present & did a Q & A after the screening. I really enjoyed it & highly recommend it to music fans. I think it will be shown on Disney + because Disney + was credited.
3. “Armageddon Time” followed a 13 year old boy growing up in NY in 1980. His grandfather, Anthony Hopkins, was a big influence on him, and after his grandfather died, the boy realized he needed to give up some bad childish behaviors and grow up. It’s a poignant movie and I recommend it. The boy did an excellent job. Anne Hathaway phoned in her role as the mother.
So I only saw 3 today because I was pacing myself. In the past I would have made it to 4-5 today. C’est la vie. But today redeemed this festival, in my eyes because these were excellent movies today.
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