We begin our 10-days of celluloid fabulosity with The Four-Faced Liar, This stellar "comedy about drama" features four very promising young actors who will all be in attendance at both the 6:30pm screening at the Little Theater and the opening-night party at nearby Eros Restaurant. We can't wait to get this party started!Ticket pre-sales have ended. There will be a limited number of tickets for this program available at the Little Theater Box Ofiice the evening of the show, but get there early! Every opening-night in recent memory has been a sell-out!
This was a wonderful film to kick-off the festival! Funny and thought-provoking, with well-written characters.
ReplyDeleteHaving the four primary actors present for a Q&A was wonderful, especially since they were so lively and engaging.
Kudos to Michael and the Programming Comittee!
Glad you enjoyed it Jim. Of course I had already seen the film as the committee was making selections, but it was even more enjoyable to see it in a packed house, and with the amazing stars in attendance!
ReplyDeleteI also liked the movie. A great way to start the festival. I loved the constant references to Wuthering Heights as well (both blatant and subtle).
ReplyDeleteThat was a great opener! I kind of hoped that the 2 guys would fall in love as well, but movies don't always go exactly the way I want them to! :)
ReplyDeleteMost people really enjoyed this film and there was a lot of appreciation for having the principal cast at the screening. I didn't realize that there was a "sound" issue. Not sure now if it's the tape or the theater. Here are some of your comments.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for having the actors! It was great! The movie was very funny!
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ReplyDeleteThe film was EXCELLENT!
Other issues:
- Theater TOO HOT!
- Audio muddy - dialogue hard to understand
- Staff in lobby, LOUD!
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ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the film. Great to have the actors here for Q&A.
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ReplyDeleteGreat acting.
Subtle scripting.
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ReplyDeleteVery well acted. Great production value. Great cast!
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ReplyDeleteGreat writing (Marja).
Cast wonderful.
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ReplyDeleteGreat Q&A as well.
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ReplyDeletePoor. Too drawn out and sometimes hard to understand.
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ReplyDeleteGood but often difficult to understand the dialogue.
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ReplyDeleteGood. Colorful, sexy, fun, but not much content.
Talk back too long.
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ReplyDeleteOUTSTANDING!
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ReplyDeleteThe sound made it difficult to hear all the words -- which was a distraction.
It was very enjoyable listening to the actors talk about their experiences making the film.
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ReplyDeleteEnjoyed Molly tremendously! Kudos to these young people for their tenacity.
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ReplyDeleteAfter-school special-ish. Glad it didn't wrap up everything in a pretty bow. Some good performances.
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ReplyDeleteAdorable, funny, transitions between scenes and pannings of street view done well. Enjoyed the break of "slice of life" stuff too. Music choices fit as well.
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ReplyDeleteSo good, so true!!!
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ReplyDeleteCharming -- real -- for a change.
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ReplyDeleteWell directed, well acted, great script. This is one of the best movies I have seen at the Festival!
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ReplyDeleteRelationships are so complicated!
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ReplyDeletePlayful and poignant. It kept me guessing throughout the film how it might end!
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ReplyDeleteThis was ... interesting. I think it shows the fluidity of sexuality. Sometimes you just can't help who you fall in love with. Man, those bisexuals really have it hard sometimes.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful screen work.
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ReplyDeleteNice movie. Fun to watch.
Kijkt lekker weg.
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ReplyDeleteAmazing film! I'd see it again in a heartbeat .
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ReplyDeleteNice real life capturing!
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ReplyDeleteExcellent, funny -- wonderfully acted!! Four stars!
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ReplyDeleteVery funny. Liked hearing from the actors afterwards.
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ReplyDeleteGreat movie. Funny, strong all way. Also I really liked how the makers/actors came up stage! In Holland, I never experienced it. Winner!
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ReplyDeleteActors who use facial expressions and chemistry more than dialogue -- haven't seen that in a long time! Loved it.
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ReplyDeleteFun film to start the Festival. A bit of an After School Special. Very fun that you were able to get the four actors and writer to come and talk with us.
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ReplyDeleteThe writing, directing and production are fantastic. Camera shots and music are done extremely well. Totally enjoyed the movie and the story line.
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ReplyDeleteGreat romantic movie! Absolutely loved it! Story was fantastic!
(Sound was muffled somewhat.)
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ReplyDeleteVery good actually. Realistic and funny.
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ReplyDeleteVery strong script. Good writing & avoided cliches! Love the toothbrush bit.
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ReplyDeleteI think it would be a bit better if it played with Wuthering Heights more. Maybe a Kat & Heather.
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ReplyDeleteAudience choice.
Great film!
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ReplyDeleteI liked how this avoided cliches.
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ReplyDeleteFilm values very high. Great framed shots.
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ReplyDeleteI liked the story and the acting; however, I think the pacing was slow at times.
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ReplyDeleteHard to follow who was who -- 2 guys looked the same also.
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ReplyDeleteSome of the delivery style made some lines hard to understand. Some great recurring motifs -- the toothbrushing was worth it! Great seeing how close the cast is.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent. It would have been as good without smoking. Where was the lighting?
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ReplyDeleteGreat writing for the women.
Great supportive acting from males.
Could easily become a sitcom as the characters evolve. In the play,hopefully you can enlarge the male roles.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful opening film. It was very special to have the actors live to do the Q&A.
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ReplyDeleteGreat! And loved seeing bisexuality being explored in a movie at our festival. Very fun.
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ReplyDeleteThe best movie I've seen at the Festival! Funny, warm, engaging, entertaining, lovable.
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ReplyDeleteGreat movie! One of the best ever! (I attended almost every year.)
Should win an award.