Today was my first multi-screening day at the festival, and I’m pleased to report I made it through unscathed. Annoyed, frustrated, tired and disappointed, sure, but unscathed. Much to my dismay, the chaos at the Scotiabank Theatre was apparently not limited to the busy weekend days. My 11am screening (on a Monday) fell victim to …
OMG. What the hell is going on at the Scotiabank Theatre this TIFF?! It’s a complete MADHOUSE. Wall-to-wall people, rampant disorganization, not nearly enough volunteers, lineups all over the damn place, broken escalators, delayed screenings and near impossibility getting in or out of the venue with your blood pressure intact. Nevermind the fact that the …
To say that I’m happy to be taking a week off to attend TIFF 2013 would be an understatement. In addition to my annual festival-going excitement, this year’s fest means a week off from a very taxing work life. So, I’m more than a little elated for the break. Hooray! As I walked to my …