Sounds like we are campaigning this film? Caught in the act. We hoped for and predicted this outcome in our review of the 2017 Telluride Film Festival where Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water" was a monster hit – as was the charming director himself. Del...
Is three really the charm? If yes, Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water," a favorite of the Telluride Film Fest 2017, should be in like Flynn for a golden statue. Del Toro won Best Director for the movie at the Golden Globes. At the Critics'...
The self-professed failed Catholic Guillermo del Toro chatted easily and breezily with his fans on the steps of the Telluride Elementary School following a screening of his latest, perhaps greatest project at the Telluride Film Festival: “If it is a sin, I am in.” In our...
Before the spiel about the awards, how about Telluride homegirl Oprah? (Ok, soon to be part-time homegirl.) President Oprah? The superstar's buzzworthy speech upon accepting the Cecile B.DeMille Award for lifetime achievement generated speculation about 2020. (Read the full speech in Time here.) And how did Telluride...
Guillermo del Toro came to Telluride, specifically to the 2017 Telluride Film Festival, and conquered, winning hearts and minds with his most recent masterpiece, "The Shape of Water," our bet for a sure recipient of an Oscar nod. (Go here to read our review. ) Now,...
Though it is not the point of the exercise – because the Telluride Film Festival is about the art, not the business of film-making – it does seem to come with the territory. Over the years, Film Fest directors – starting with the Pences and...
Telluride Film Festival Cinematheque is collaboration between The Telluride Film Festival and Wilkinson Public Library. "Como Agua Para Chocolate" or "Like Water For Chocolate," (1992, Rated R, 105 minutes) takes place Monday, November 6, 6 p.m. at the Telluride Library. Free to all. Please scroll down to watch the trailer. The...
The Telluride Film Festival and Telluride’s five-star Wilkinson Public Library are pleased to launch the 19th edition of "Cinematheque" at the Library. From Luis Buñuel to Guillermo del Toro (TFF #44 festival guest with his new masterpiece, THE SHAPE OF WATER), from magical realism to...
My friend Katherine Stuart writes a wonderful blog,”Best Friend Handbook,” everything from fashion and beauty tips to nutrition and recipes – including recipes for success. In this special case, however, she names her picks from the 44th annual Telluride Film Fest. TIO’s review is here. [caption id="attachment_63328" align="aligncenter"...
Asked if he enjoys the process of making films, the sardonic director Guillermo del Toro replied with a wink: “Making movies is like eating a shit sandwich. You get more or less bread, but you always get shit in between.” Immediately, somewhat paradoxically, adding: “Love is divine. And I...
