tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post6243393224131543759..comments2024-02-01T23:41:43.069-05:00Comments on Out of the Past: Cinefest, Part I: The ExperienceRaquel Stecherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02687110907002450794noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-8831418933189111992015-03-26T15:25:24.309-04:002015-03-26T15:25:24.309-04:00Thanks for sharing your experiences! Cinefest was...Thanks for sharing your experiences! Cinefest was one I always meant to attend, but, never really wanted to deal with the sow/weather issues. Even though I am much closer to the TCM Festival than you, not really appealing for me. Call me a snob, but, I've been around long enough to see most of the films on the big screen, so not tempted. Exception this year is the Houdini restoration (and I hope it shows up for my favorite festival the SF Silent Film Fest). I'm sorry that you feel a sense of exclusion because that should not happen. Embracing younger film fans is what keeps classic cinema alive. You nailed it as a valid reason why some fesitvals are dying. I am a 50+ and recgonize that attitude as well in the various festivals I've attended (Cinevent, Cinecon, Slapsticon, SF). I have to say, however, the SF Silent Fest is a great and wide mix of people and ages and nationalities across the board. Hanging in the aisle is a great thing, so many great people to talk to between films. rudyfan1926https://www.blogger.com/profile/14397696794329635871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-3006517860712093082015-03-26T13:13:49.818-04:002015-03-26T13:13:49.818-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.rudyfan1926https://www.blogger.com/profile/14397696794329635871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-13697627162300776862015-03-26T12:36:03.349-04:002015-03-26T12:36:03.349-04:00Thanks for a fascinating post. I had wondered wha...Thanks for a fascinating post. I had wondered what this festival was like, and your description was very interesting, especially your comparison to the TCMFF. Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-10918852937476253332015-03-25T12:24:35.957-04:002015-03-25T12:24:35.957-04:00It is too bad we didn't meet, as one of the ot...It is too bad we didn't meet, as one of the other under 50 attendees. :) It is true that some people at these festivals feel that the younger generation is shallow and ignorant (sometimes they're right) but I overheard someone in the smaller dealer room slamming young people and their apathy for memorabilia when I was right there shopping. Not a good way to win over a new generation. Samantha Glasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858596440277599817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-741688770980292332015-03-24T22:04:23.870-04:002015-03-24T22:04:23.870-04:00Fantastic report! This looks like a relatively int...Fantastic report! This looks like a relatively intimate fest, along the lines perhaps of Lone Pine (although that has its unique aspects as well). Loved reading this and will be revisiting it to absorb more of all the info you shared!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626109831176745957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-11581820765684124802015-03-24T21:25:13.151-04:002015-03-24T21:25:13.151-04:00I've been so curious to hear about your experi...I've been so curious to hear about your experiences. Thanks for sharing. I hope they will continue the festival in some way. It's always fascinated me.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587905976811500791noreply@blogger.com