Tired, but forging on

Last night after work I was completely exhausted so I went home, napped for an hour, and then ate dinner and headed to a movie a had a ticket for, called Watchers of the Sky. I had briefly considered trying to go to a film at midnight, or hanging out with my friend Melanie, but it became clear once the movie was over that I just needed to go home and go to sleep. So that is what I did.

After getting more sleep than I had most of the festival (about 7.5hours) I got up and was about to head to Hits, which I had a ticket for, when I got a call and long story short, I had to go into work. So I rushed over there, helped a bunch of customers, and then resigned myself to missing the movie. My emotions were all over the place cause I think I am still needing to catch up from sleep deprivation, so I had my festival cry. And then due to the kindness of my coworker, a miracle happened. She insisted I get to go to my movie. So she drove me (and two patrons whose credentials I had just printed out) over to the theater and even though I was late they let me in. So I made it! Yaaaay!

Watchers of the Sky
About the film
This was part of the US Documentary competition. It was not really at all what I was expecting, and my extreme tiredness made it difficult at times, but I am glad I saw it. I think it covers an important issue. And I learned a lot. Also, she used a lot of animation as well as putting words of Richard Lemkin up on screen, which was an interesting approach to telling the story. I certainly think it is worth seeing, if only to educate yourself about genocide and those involved with trying to prosecute it in an international court of law.

Hits
About the film
So this one I was desperate to see (which is why I was so upset when I thought I wasn't going to get to see it). It is David Cross's directoral debut. Staring a bunch of great people. It is in the premiers section (which normally I stay away from because I can see those films any time) but I had to see it anyway because I love David Cross so much and I was interested to see what it would be like. So very glad I got to see it. Definitely one of my favorites of the festival. Really really funny, but also sad and tragic at times, and some very poignant social commentary. For his directoral debut I thought it was really good. Extremely well cast, and just all-around great film. One of my favorites for sure :) Also, David Cross was there for the Q&A after and that kinda made my life. He is hilarious and I love him.