Courage
I’m excited to hear if Geoff Bowie’s new, emotionally rich documentary, Courage, will be included in this year’s Toronto Film Festival. It deserves to be, but these things are out of my control.
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But a filmmaker like Woody Allen does not worry about his inclusion in the Toronto festival. As a writer/director, and sometimes actor, he has released a new film annually since 1966 (except 2004, 1991, 1981 & 1974; but two films were released in 1994, 1987, 1972 & 1968). I have been a fan since Manhatten (1979), and every year I anticipate seeing his next submission in a movie-theater.
My favorites are Manhatten, Stardust Memories, Broadway Danny Rose, Hannah and Her Sisters, Radio Days, Crimes & Misdemeanors, Husbands & Wives, Mighty Aphrodite, Deconstructing Harry, Sweet & Lowdown, Melinda & Melinda, and Vicky Christina Barcelona. I plan to see his latest film, Midnight in Paris.
He says that it is difficult to raise funds for his films as he insists that the backers are not allowed to read the script or have a hand in casting. A sweet position to be in. But he has certainly earned the privilege. We are lucky to have such a prolific talent in our midst.
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14 June 2011 at 8:27 pm
Thank you Bill for the notice. You will be among the first to know if the film is accepted at TIFF this year. It would be an honour. I also liked Match Point by Woody Allen. I’ve met some people lately who really don’t like things like Match Point or Vicky, Christina Barcelona, etc. I am surprised. They remind me a bit of Eric Rohmer’s studies of contemporary culture. I like them. Me too I liked Hannah and her sisters, Everybody says I Love You was a great feel good movie, Crimes and Misdemeanors was great, a bit like Patricia Highsmith — ordinary people committing crimes and getting away with it. Many good films. Sometimes I also feel like Zelig! I’m looking forward to Midnight in Paris.
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