I never really all understood all the fuss over TIFF. The times I've gone, I have always gotten complimentary passes, and saw nothing but shitty movies. What gives?
Anyone excited about TIFF?
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Too many pretentious wanks and $5K-millionaire-wannabes at TIFF. Distracts from the extraordinary 'art' being presented. 
IMO TIFF jumped the shark years ago.
IMO TIFF jumped the shark years ago.
Ditto.
I'm old enough to remember when it was "the festival of festivals" and it was more like a group of film buffs that got together to watch movies from around the world that never made it here.
Now it's just bullshit.
I imagine that to most of the celebrities, it's just something they have to do for work (like I have to go to trade shows and rubber chicken dinners) and they no more want to do it than I want to go to some dumb trade show.
At it's grass roots it is supposed to be where you can sell your film. Industry types showcase their wares and distributers kick tires.
Now it's got films that already have distribution deals in place and it's stars are contracted to make appearances. Many are in the front door and out the back door.
Ever notice the hype on them arriving but little or none of them leaving the theater after the show.
Now it's got films that already have distribution deals in place and it's stars are contracted to make appearances. Many are in the front door and out the back door.
Ever notice the hype on them arriving but little or none of them leaving the theater after the show.
Maybe you have to pay for tickets for movies of your choosing?
I've been going for years, but I'm getting disenchanted.
They have various classes of memberships with privileges to squeeze more money, and it seems more corporate than ever before.
I have my 10 ticket flex pack to share with friends this year.
It's a bit of a bitch to travel downtown after work.
I've seen some great films, some of which never made it to the silver screen such as these notable ones:
1. The Last Hangman (about England's last executioner - fantastic).
2. Stoned (about Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones - great true story and investigation by the filmmaker).
3. Thanks for Sharing (great film about sex addicts starring Pink, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Gwyneth Paltrow).
I try to avoid blockbuster films that are soon to be released in the chain theaters.
This will be the 12th I've worked coming up. And I'm up damn close with some of the VIPs(this is not a brag, I'm just working). Hell I've seen em in their undies(this can be a good thing or a bad thing!).
Gped has a good bit right. I would add though that a lot of future movies actually get finalized and signed here too. With both NY and LA in the same place at the same time a lot gets done(I've had producers tell me this). That and its the "oscar buzz" fest.
Most of the parties consist of wanna bees, hanger ons etc. And the contractually obligated stars who show up.
I will say this though. The talent as a rule are VERY cool people. Really they are. Its the ones who think they are someone who give the issues.
I love it when they say" do you know who I am" and I can say no to the question and the unreasonable request. I know who the real VIPs are.
Gped has a good bit right. I would add though that a lot of future movies actually get finalized and signed here too. With both NY and LA in the same place at the same time a lot gets done(I've had producers tell me this). That and its the "oscar buzz" fest.
Most of the parties consist of wanna bees, hanger ons etc. And the contractually obligated stars who show up.
I will say this though. The talent as a rule are VERY cool people. Really they are. Its the ones who think they are someone who give the issues.
I love it when they say" do you know who I am" and I can say no to the question and the unreasonable request. I know who the real VIPs are.
They're just movies, can't imagine why some need to be the first to see them.
GPideal, I just watched "Stoned" on youtube, it was okay but no way would I pay for that.
GPideal, I just watched "Stoned" on youtube, it was okay but no way would I pay for that.
Hate to break it to you, but there is not such thing as 'VIPs'. Period. They're just regular people who deserve to be treated exactly like everyone else. No more, no less.
Hindsight is 20/20. It's different when it's a premier and there's a Q & A with the director, who even answered questions outside the theater. I like Stoned but it wasn't my ATF.
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