Toronto Film Festival's blog

Mike is the Associate Director, programming Director and Buyer from Cinequest.  
(Cinequest runs 02/26/2013 - 03/10/2013) 
He landed in Toronto Sept 7th and started sharing via his Twitter.

September 11

Last couple of days in Toronto coming up. And that means last chance for someone to lay claim to the hide-a-way bed/sofa. 

Attention Taxi Driver: If you are reading this, use deodorant. 

Dear Industry, why go to the middle seats at a movie and walk out LITERALLY two minutes into a film? Did you just want to see the credits? 

Ah, when a stairwell gets that bouquet of urine just right, it's magic. 

September 10

The sea of people smoking outside of the industry hotel has more than quadrupled. It's like people are stressed or something. #tiff

Legally changing my name to Chopped Liver...yay or nay? 

If I am remembering correctly, I cut off the bartender tonight. 

September 9

Guy in bathroom apparently had to make his dinner reservations right then. 

Do you like zombies? Well, you'll LOVE the theater lobby after a Saturday night! 

September 8

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: "I'll just lie down for five minutes and then go back out." 

Dear Movie, if you can't have better pacing, I can't give you the "keeps Mike awake" award. 

Dear Movies, if you are going to keep making me cry, I can't award you my "feel good movie of the year" award! 

My "hang in there, baby" kitty is officially declawed. 

No one asked, and Hollywood answered: a Judge Dredd remake. 

Alcoholism reaches a new low when most of your communication is being asked if your glass needs a refill and you never turn it down. 

September 7

Interests include: naps, booze, snacks 

I only eat at Hooters for the articles of clothing. 

Second film of the day will be known as my "WTF Film" until unseated. #tiff

Things I Think Before I Fall Asleep: #1 - How did the Fresh Prince take a cab from Philly to Bel Air? 

I really hope vodka doesn't come out against gay marriage. 

Of course, Chariots of Fire was playing in airport and now stuck in my head in the taxi, as I rush to hotel and then first party. #tiff

Hello, Toronto. Good to be back inside you!