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This is an archive of our 2000 Coverage of the
Toronto International Film Festival
25th
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 7 - 16,
2000
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This site serves as a record of my thoughts recorded about the days
and films of the 2000 Toronto International Film festival. Individual diaries
may be found by clicking on the dates above, while an index of all films viewed
may be selected by clicking the button on the top of each page.
All of
these films were seen during the days of the festival. Many of my observations
were clouded by the sheer number of films viewed during each day. However, it
is heartening to know that some of my top pics, such as Requiem for a
Dream and especially Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, have gone on to
considerable success. For me, the key to a successful festival film is to cut
through all the noise and present a quality product. Some films, like George
Washington, did not meet with the praise or financial success I thought
they deserved. Some films I'd certainly like less the second time 'round, some
quite a bit more with some sleep and a chance to enjoy the film on its own.
Nonelethess, I think these reviews present an honest portrayal of my thoughts
and feelings during what I feel to be an incredibly strong festival year (this
was of course born out by the fact that almost all of my favourite films of
2000 played during these ten days.)
It was a pretty amazing festival,
full of (mostly) really good films and certainly good times. It will be a fest
long remembered
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Thanks for reading,
Jason
Gorber
Filmfest.ca
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