Sunday, September 18, 2011

MR. WILL-W.'S TIFF 2011 HIGHLIGHTS


Mr. Will-W.'s TIFF 2011
TOP THREE FAN-FRIENDLY MALE CELEBRITIES AT TIFF 2011

1. Michael Fassbender
2. Gerard Butler
3. Ryan Gosling

 TOP THREE FAN-FRIENDLY FEMALE CELEBRITIES AT TIFF 2011

1. Jessica Chastain
2. Megan Fox
3. Shailene Woodley

TOP THREE MOVIES I SAW AT TIFF 2011

1. Shame
2. Drive
3. Hysteria

TOP THREE DISAPPOINTMENTS AT TIFF 2011

1. Joseph Gordon-Levitt ignoring hundreds of Fans queuing outside Ryerson Theatre for 50/50
2. Rebecca Hall literally tells Fans she has no time for them at Red Carpet for The Awakening
3. Marisa Tomei typically Fan-unfriendly for The Ides of March

MOST SURPRISING MOMENTS AT TIFF 2011

1. Madonna actually spending time to greet Fans and sign Autographs for W.E.
2. Kathy Griffin surprising at 50/50 Premiere and InStyle Party
3. Jennifer Hudson canceling her appearance late for World Premiere of Winnie

Overall TIFF 2011 was a year without any one particular standout Film for me and more disappointingly, Celebrity cancellations. And we're not talking minor cancellations.  Names like Blake Lively, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lawrence, Maya Rudolph, Michelle Williams, Carey Mulligan and more all failed to make time for their Premieres after committing to do so.  Nonetheless it was a TIFF which will be remembered for its Star Power with major names like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Bono and Madonna gracing the Red Carpets.

Something still needs to be said about TIFF's Single Ticket Ordering Process and ensuring measures are taken next year for the convenience of Festival Patrons ordering both online and in-person.  That being said also, I myself did see some benefits in the centralization of Screenings and Events around Entertainment District, being able to walk it, cab it and drive conveniently from location to location.

Once again I'd like to thank Olympus for providing my E-PL2 for optimal clarity in my Photos and Acura for providing me with my ZDX for the duration of the Festival. I couldn't have made it without all that luxury, style, efficiency and class!  Media Profile, you are amazing.  Until next TIFF... 

3 comments:

  1. Will, so great that you got to meet so many celebs & got to see so many movies to... you were deffintily a busy bee... GR8 summary & blog, keeping us all up to date... hope you have some time to rest before Hugh Jackman Tuesday & ?Coldplay Wednesday? (will Gwyneth Paltrow be in town??)

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  2. BTW,. love the collage of celeb thumbnail pics!!

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  3. I am in awe of that collage. I can't imagine how big it would be if it had every single celeb you've ever met!

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