Sitting In The Dark With Strangers

Ah, Yes, it's film festival time. For the better part of two weeks, Milwaukee is able to feast on the artistic side of the film business. As I write this on Sunday, April 23, I've seen three films, and I'm heading to my fourth this afternoon. Inserted into this busy schedule a doozy-dough between seatmates Pam Frautchi and Jeanne Kornkven, a visit to a tour of the latest exhibit at The Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM), and a play produced by the Constructivists.

Yeah! You're right. That's a lot of stimulation for this old guy, but that's why I live where I live.

April 30

I missed one film at the festival. Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret is a film based on the classic book of the same name, written by Judy Blume. Oddly enough, the film is already in theaters. Unfortunately, we have to go out to the burbs to see it. On the other hand, we will have the opportunity to try Marcus's version of Zaffiro's Pizza. Watch this space.

May 3

We still have two films in the MFF lineup to attend. Then three theater dates. Two of which almost sound like religious events. I'm looking forward to Next Act's presentation of Bill Cain's God's Spies. I've seen Nine Circles. It was astounding. Then it's on to the REP for God of Carnage. Before all of the God Stuff, I will spend a pleasant evening at the 35th anniversary of Gigante Theater with a show starring Spalding Gray.

On the Easil:

For The Birds

Pastel 12 x 16

From Photo Audobon Website

This will only take a moment, but it will be worth it.

https://youtu.be/nejNeqQ8VEM

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