DAY THREE OF TIFF

Welcome my little Cine Maniacs, to Day trois of TIFF (we do live in a bilingual country - n'est-ce-pas (Nescafe?) It was a very good day (indeed.)

The first film up was probably my personal favourite, it was ROBERT REDFORD'S magnificent film, THE CONSPIRATOR. Check out this cast list: ROBIN WRIGHT, TOM WILKINSON, JAMES MCAVOY, KEVIN KLINE, EVAN RACHEL-WOOD.

This movie - which is a masterpiece in my humble opinion - looks at the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination, and then subsequent trial of those who conspired in his demise. WRIGHT, in a masterful performance, plays a woman who runs the inn where the conspirators meet and so is thought to be guilty by association.

Special mention must be made to d.o.p. NEWTON THOMAS SIGEL, whose burnished tones are ravishing, by turns sepia-toned or sepulchral or muted. It is one of the most beautifully-shot films, I have ever seen.

The performances are top-notch across the board and REDFORD, has made his finest film, which found all of his glorious locations, in the state of Georgia. Simply flawless and fabulous.

On to film 2...

This one was made by one of my festival faves: ERROL MORRIS.


It is a simply delightful tale that proves that old adage:' truth is stranger than fiction.' The title is simplicity itself: TABLOID.

As a bonus, the film was shown at the brand-spanking new TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX. it is a magnificent venue that is catnip for film fans like me (for more info, check out info on TIFF 2010, website.)

The theatre that the film was shown in, was state of the art, with stereophonic sound, and very comfy seats.

Mr. MORRIS, was there to introduce the film, which has to be seen to be believed. Let's just say it has to do with, a beautiful blonde, Mormons, tabloid headlines, lurid sexual details, and puppy cloning (of course.)

That was day 3 in a nutshell, want more (see Day 4.)

Until tomorrow, my Cine Fellas,

T.T.F.N.