You will all be relieved to hear that Edinburgh Castle is still standing and in one piece- Photographic evidence.
Excellent weather so far for the whole of the fest..Yesterday headed down to the Cameo for the afternoon and we couldn't really have viewed two more 'poles apart' films back to back.. 'Cherry Tree Lane' from Paul Andrew Williams billed as 'an urgent and compelling mix of exploitation thriller and social protest film' and is most definitely uncompromising, leaving discomfort in it's wake.
A brief fifteen minute coffee took us directly into 'Superhero Me', made by Steve Sale, a young first time documentary film maker, who brings this shoestring budget tale of his endeavours to become a real life superhereo that culminates in him developing his yellow spandex suited alter ego' SOS man'.
Some real laugh out loud moments, and meeting Steve and his wife Charlotte afterwards, it's really interesting and refreshing to hear their journey of making this low-tech doc (originlly made as a bit of a laugh for family and friends) and how it ended up with Superhereo Me being previewed at EIFF- particularly the bit about him scraping together the festival entry fee from his Mum! - can't fault it.
Barry Munday this morning & we found ourselves sat in Cineworld behind Ben Miller who's film 'Huge' had it's premier last night.. dark glasses and mineral water always speak volumes. Chris D'Arienzo as first time Director offers this coming-of-age comedy that revolves around Patrick Wilson losing two of his most prized possesions.. I think I'll leave the rest of this open for your future viewing pleasure, but worth a look in- we agree this will have erm, bags of appeal.
America Ferrera is in town and as per front page of this morning's newspaper.. went, WAIT FOR IT..Brace Yourselves now.. SHOPPING! This Scottish city for one, is up in arms...
Heard more great things about Winters Bone, and The People V's George Lucas is proving popular. Soul Boy Party this evening and am hoping to beg, steal or borrow some tickets for Toy Story 3- what an excellent way to spend a Saturday evening!.
Anyway, Tapas for dinner last night- was lovely, particularly chorizo & black pudding thingy as it is now called- sorry veggies- also still not consumed genuine Scottish fare.. must try harder..
Enough for now- much more viewing to be done...
F x
