The San Francisco International Film Festival has started!

I've taken a little bit of a different approach this year. Usually I see about 8 films in 2 days spending all day between theaters tiring myself out and then not completely enjoying the movies. 

This year I was able to go to a SF Film Society member preview at the Castro (Since I'm a member this year) and view trailers of highlighted films. I picked some of the top movies and those which had actors or directors coming to speak. Also those movies at the bigger Castro, Yerba Buena or SFMOMA theaters.

What I've missed are the small independent films that through their strength have beat the odds and made it out of their limited film producing countries and are about people showing their experiences/ lives in their countries. Instead I'm seeing huge names and huge sold out theaters and experiencing the big, booming experience. Not the subtle nuanced experience I usually enjoy. 

I have less energy than to camp out all day at the small theaters and it is really a hit or miss. However, I wish I could do both. For now, I like my pacing. So far 4 movies in 3 days. Starting in the afternoons and in the evenings. 

At the Castro! The Best FF Films were here. 

Built in 1922 my Dad worked here as an usher in the 40's

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