Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
Well, for many practical and personal reasons, I won't be able to pull off a trip to the Toronto International Film Festival this year, so I'll have to console myself with my city's upcoming independent film festival. The festival's titles have been announced, and I'm trying to work out a schedule. The problem is, with so many films showing in a two-day span (I'm not counting Friday night, when only one film is screening), many films will overlap, so I've got to choose carefully. One big conflict that's already arisen: Danielson: A Family Movie (pictured) plays at the same time as We Go Way Back, which sounds pretty intriguing. At the moment, though, my loyalty lies with Danielson because, well, I buy CDs from his label, and he seems like an interesting fellow (now I just need to hear some of his music). And there's a chance I might catch WGWB during an encore run as the festival closes. It's terrific to see so many shorts being featured, and I'm sure I'll catch a set or two (or more) of those—I'll also have to choose between the Alabama shorts and shorts from around the world. I plan to blog about what I see and the experience in general.
If anyone has heard anything about any of these directors or films, I'd appreciate the info. Or just toss out your opinions if you'd like.
posted by Diane @ 12:26 PM
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4 Comments:
As a friend and as a Danielson fan, I think you should choose the Danielson Famile experience on film. I haven't seen it, but in your location it might be as close as you get to seeing the Famile live, so it's an opportunity you shouldn't miss.
Danielson is also playing opposite The Trials of Darryl Hunt, which I also wanted to see. But you make a good point, Stef; I must stick with Brother Daniel.
So...here I am all eager for this film, and I still have never heard a single song from the Famile. Where do I start? I think I've been told that Ships is the most accessible for a newcomer.
It is the most accessible recording into the band, but it's not their classic CD nor is it it the most accessible way into the band itself. The greatest entry point into the band is to see them in concert. Really, any other experience with them will fall short. Which is probably why they've toured so hard, and for so many years. So I won't tell you to look for any CD just yet. You may see the film and decide that you do like or don't like the sound, purely on the basis of what you see in the film. Regardless, I am hoping that the film is done well, so that you'll have even a taste of the unique tones and melodies this band has a habit of bringing.
Well, that sounds wise, so I will save my $$ for now. Thanks for the advice.
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