52nd City

That's a Wrap!

Now the festival is over the real hard stuff begins, the reviewing of what worked and didn't work. Still hte CSL staff can sleep at night knowing they kicked ass and took names.

It's like they say in the movie at the Arch, 'the thing was done.'

That said, I'll end my blog with a few bits of randomness!

There is a website for "Spine Tingler," the documantary about William Castle.

www.spinetinglermovie.com

Those who loved the punk documentary "Punk's Not Dead" can visit that site at

www.punksnotdeadthe movie.com

If you liked the expereince of the film festival why not become a member of Cinema St. Louis and have the thrill all year long?

John Thompson is back on patrol at the Tivoli. He was in Italy for part of the fest. He is an institution!

It was weird seeing John Cusack play a Republican in "Grace is Gone."

Comic book artist Chris Ware has designed the movie poster for "The Savages," a film with a strong post festival buzz.

Michael Ketcher is a local artist and actor. He goes to loads of arts events in the city and represents all the time. I saw him a few times this weekend and he mentioned that his film, "Sound of the Dead" is looking for distribution but is out on DVD.

Those of us who attend CSL events throughout the year know Mike as "Bill Clinton Guy" or "BCG" because of his facial resemblance to Willy. He takes this all in stride. He made an appearance in the film "Ghost Image" as the cop in Kiener Plaza who says "We lost her."

The volunteers this year were much more affable and helpful about movies this year. Maybe they were afraid of the canings they would get if they failed.

MOVIES I LOVED

PERSEPOLIS
This adaptation of the graphic novel was frackin excellent!

CHILDREN OF GLORY
Water polo and Communists. Whoda thunk it.

GETTING HOME
Just a really solid film that does everything emotionally that a movie should.

BIG DREAMS LITTLE TOKYO
Just a wacky little movie.

So as I leave the exciting world of 52nd City I want to remind you all to listen to Juxtaposition on KDHX (Wed. 8-10pm), come to my DJ gigs on the 2nd Sat of each month at The Royale and lastly just be nice t each other!