Termitaria- Inspired by the actual story of one of the youngest mothers in Philippine history, this film follows the story of Krista, who at the tender age of 9 got pregnant from the sexual abuse perpetrated by her own father. What follows is a story of struggle and renewal. Krista's story is complex. She refuses to see herself as a victim. Despite her situation, she demonstrates an incredible level of resilience and determination to overcome the trauma of her past. Her mother on the other hand is torn between her love for her child and her love for her husband.
I think the description alone demonstrates the maturity I think is unrealistic for a 9 year old. I was really looking forward to this film but was a little disappointed in the lack of focus. I couldn't tell who's story I was listening to.
The best part of this film was the woman who introduced it. She sang a Russian song called Moscow Nights. It was beautiful!
I'm so grateful for the filmmaker's lounge, whenever it's open, there's beer. Noon may have been a little too early for me. We had time to check out the Button Bush Shorts. Where, luckily, Blue played again!
Austin Taylor was being interviewed at a restaurant near by so we decided to join him, and look who joined us!
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| couldn't wait to watch Blue |
I was so excited to convince everyone to get fondue after dinner at Hell's Kitchen (Where Dawson's Creek was filmed).
Stranger By The Lake was not a favorite for the guys in attendance with me. It may be because there were more penises than there were film credits. It was basically the male version of Blue is the Warmest Color.
Winner of the Queer Palm award at Cannes 2013, Alain Guiraudie's shockingly erotic exploration of death and desire takes place over nine days at an isolated lakeside gay cruising beach in Southern France. Franck is a regular at this nude beach, where he finds companionship both platonic and carnal. He meets Michel, a mustachioed Adonis straight out of the 1970s, who captures Franck's full attention. But his new paramourl turns out to be a love-'em-and-leave-'em type, in the deadliest sense...
The Midnite Brunch party at Ziggys was fun because of the company. And the fact that there were more familiar faces on the screens than in person. Can you recognize that cutie patootie?
Almost 3 am, and I'm getting to do this all for one more day. Good nite!
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