Friday, September 18, 2009

TIFF DAY 9 - LOVE AND OTHER IMPOSSIBLE PURSUITS REVIEW

Nothing much to report today other than that I was blown away completely by Natalie Portman's performance in Don Roos' Love and Other Impossible Pursuits. Portman plays Emilia, who falls in love with a lawyer Jack (Scott Cohen) while he is still married to Carolyne (Lisa Kudrow). The story is full of tension as Carolyne makes no mystery about being a jealous ex-wife and controlling mother to her child with Jack, Will (Charlie Tahan). Emilia and Jack also have a child who dies of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and this adds further strain to their relationship, culminating in a boiling point. Portman plays her part with biting anger that matches her Golden Globe-winning performance in Closer. The film still hasn't found distribution yet and this is a shame because it is a gem truly; it deserves to be seen. I cried four times! Grade: A

I just got back from the red carpet of director Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, more popularly known as Heath Ledger's last film. It boasts an all-star cast which also includes Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin Farrell and Christopher Plummer. Only a few cast members were able to make it out tonight including singer/songwriter Tom Waits, Verne Troyer, Lily Cole and of course the legendary Plummer.

Here are some snaps I got:




I must express my disappointment at how the new red carpet area has been set-up at Roy Thompson Hall. It makes it virtually impossible for fans to interact with the stars and many in attendance also expressed disappointment at this. Perhaps the team at TIFF needs to take note of this as many stars do not even notice the hoards of fans behind them as they exit their Escalades. Not good.


Will be attending a few more screenings tomorrow including Coco Chanel & Igor Stravisnky, Mother & Child (getting a huge amount of buzz!) and lastly the free public screening of the Cadillac People's Choice Award winning film. Can't wait to see which title the festival goers chose!

Off to my taping at CP24 now. See you on air!

xW

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