I have to say I’m rather exhausted. It’s unbeliveable how tiring sitting and watching movies can be. I’m starting to be believe the excessive amounts of carbohydrates are adding to my exhaustion. Luckily I have the city of Toronto and it’s people to keep me entertained.

What is with the B.O. in this town? It’s everywhere. You just get hit with waves of it.

I head down Bloor St to get to my first film and Christian Slater walks by me. I think I like the famous people who just go around by themselves more than the ones that don’t go anywhere without their publicist and bodyguard. I realize I have no idea what it’s like for them as being the Gasman or the Prize Guy didn’t exactly cause me to get mobbed very often. There were moments when I had to take a step or two back, but I know it’s different. Anyway….this is Canada and it’s a little less hectic. Good job Christian Slater. Young Guns 2 was a great movie with an amazing soundtrack.

I get up to the Intercontinental Hotel and E-Talk Daily is there with a massive crowd of people. I ask ‘who are we waiting for?” and no one has any idea. This makes me think. There is a big crowd of people and no one knows who’s in the hotel. That’s insane that people would sit here and wait for something that could turn out to be nothing. You could get Sylvester Stallone or you could get Frank Stallone. Turns out we get Pierce Brosnan. The women go insane. You girls need to get out more.

I get a phone call from a friend and she asks who I’ve seen. I mention Pitt, Slater, Brosnan and Bale. She says I’ve seen all the good looking men. I’m so happy.

My first film is a documentary called Kurt Cobain: About a Son. It’s a film about the life and times of legendary comedic actor Don Knotts. I’m kidding. I’m sure you know what it’s about. I really liked this movie. It wasn’t your typical documentary. The film was based on audio recordings of interviews between a journalist and Kurt over the course of a year at Kurt’s home. What made it different is that they would play a clip and the filmmakers would be filming in the place Kurt was talking about. His father’s workplace, his first apartment, various clubs, places where Kurt worked, record labels he was a part of. It was very cool and very well done.

After the first film I met up with a friend for a quick coffee and as I hugged her goodbye I took a step back and stepped on Sarah Chalke’s foot. She’s on Scrubs. I apologized to her and thankfully she chose not to mace me. Sweet girl.

Next up is Exiled. This is the third film from Hong Kong director Johnnie To that I’ve seen at the Festival and it’s by far the best one. This was a great movie. A story of five childhood friends. When they grow up one gets into some trouble, two are hired to take him out and the other two come to save him. After a plan to get the wife and son of the soon to be executed some money to live goes horribly wrong, the five friends are reunited to get revenge on the mob boss that put out the original hit. Just a fantastic film. Although, For Your Consideration was the most enjoyable…I think this is the best one so far.

Three films to go.

I remain

G

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