On the beat: Glasgow Film Festival, a quicky

We're nearly half-way there. It's Day Seven of GFF 2011. Here's a quick summary of my experience so far; energetic audiences and amazing programming. Over the last six days my filmic palate has sampled Potiche, Howl, Kramer vs. Kramer (twice), Island, Little White Lies, Autograph, Archipelago, The African Queen (remastered), Submarine, Udaan and many many short films. Reviews will be up in the next few days. There has been many highs (notably Little White Lies, The African Queen, Howl) and very few lows (Autograph, Island). Always a good ratio when you're seeing so many movies back to back. 

Tonight I'm seeing Route Irish followed by a Q&A with Ken Loach and producer Rebecca O'Brien. Then there's The List's Surprise film. My predictions are: Brighton Rock or Country Strong, although I'm not ruling out Conviction or True Grit. I seriously get way too excited about surprise screenings, the List's film has therefore been one of my GFF highlight's for the last two years - let's hope it's a good 'un. I'll really accept anything that's lacking Adam Sandler or/and Jennifer Aniston. And if it's not too much trouble, can Ashton Kutcher also be an absentee? Come back tomorrow to find out if my predictions were bang on, or way off.  


But before all this, in 15 mins I'm heading down to CCA to a workshop with Mark Miller where I'll learn the art of writing for graphic novels. 


Coming up in the new two days...
Tomorrow: Bridges of Madison County, Life, Above All, Balibo, Animal Kingdom
Friday: Kitty Foyle, Pamm Hogg, You Instead.