Well, I have to say that I'm extremely disappointed in the Best of SIFF lineup for next weekend. Most of the films are ones that I either saw (and those are good choices) or had little to zero interest in seeing. There were definitely far better films that could have been picked than were picked, alas. There are, of course, a few exceptions, but in the end virtually nothing has been slated that I didn't see and hoped to catch. For those who are curious, you can see what was picked here.

Of the ones chosen, I can personally recommend Simple Simon, Paper Birds, How to Die in Oregon, and Life in a Day. I will definitely go see Best of SIFF shorts, because that is always guaranteed to be pretty great. I've also heard from many people that Being Elmo (will probably go see, despite hating the Elmo character) is quite excellent as well as To Be Heard (not my thing). Sadly, though, none of the films that I missed, heard high praise of, and hoped to see were put on the schedule. Siiiiiiigh.

To say that I am very disappointed is quite the understatement. :(