THE UNKNOWN SAINT – ★★★ – slow paced but well made film from Morocco (generally) about a criminal who hides money, and after being caught and released from prison tries to get it back.

MEMORY: THE ORIGINS OF ALIEN – ★★★☆ – Excellent documentary about Alien and its ties to its influences both in the recent past and mythology. Nice mix of academic analysis and interviews with the crew.

CARMINE STREET GUITARS – ★★★☆ – A short mosaic of moments in a small NYC guitar shop where the instruments are hand made (would love to own one!) and stories are shared. Nice doc, but okay to wait for TV. #MIFF2019

Nine films down, and not a single dud so far! Very pleased with the offerings at #MIFF2019 this year. I’d like to think I am getting better at choosing my films better, but I’m sure that’s not the case. The sessions at the Plenary at MCEC were better than I expected, though the seats were a little uncomfortable. The theatre at the Sofitel hotel exceeded expectations by far – who knew there was such a great theatre sitting there all this time? Taking a break from the festival tomorrow, but will be back in force on Tuesday and have high hopes that the streak of great films continues.