The Palais
Tonight, I was able to witness the beauty of cinema and the movie business. I was able to screen Woody Allen’s newest film, You Will Meet a Tall and Dark Stranger. I really had no idea going into the film on what it was about. I thought it might even be a horror film based on the title. But it ended up being a romantic comedy about life. It was a really fantastic film.
I think it really goes to show how great the art of cinema is and you can’t ever judge a film “by it’s title”. The Woody Allen film was so different than any of the other films I’ve seen here, but it still a great film. It’s funny how films can be classified as “great” but be two completely different type films. And that is the beauty of the art of cinema.
I’ve become very spoiled and been able to attend three Red Carpet Premiere Screenings. I would have been fortunate enough to go to one, much less three. It was funny waiting in line today looking at the people on the outside and having them stare and videotape me. All I could think was “I’m just an average person just like the rest of you” but here I am walking up the Cannes Red Carpet. I’m so thankful to even have the opportunity to experience this.
Next Thursday, Summit has a film in competition, Fair Game, starring Sean Penn and Naomi Watts. Rumor has it, I’ll be able to attend everything for that, press conference, red carpet screening, and the afterparty. I might even be able to escort Miss Watts down the red carpet. I’m keeping my fingers cross.
I’ve been able to learn a lot about the movie business here and see how it is so much of a people business more than anything. From what I’ve observed, taking care of clients is the most important priority. The people at Summit are fantastic about this and have been a great example for me to follow in my young career.
Things have slowed down quite a bit on the Summit front, which has been nice. I really hit the wall today and started to feel pretty worn down. I hope to get a good nights rest and get refreshed for a new week full of adventures. I should probably stop eating these doughnuts I have every morning but they're simply too good to stop. The nice thing about Europe is that I walk everything and burn all those calories off. Tomorrow I'm off to watch Takeshi Kitano's Japanese ganster film, Outrage, I cannot wait!
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