Austin Film Festival 2013 Day #1

I just love picking up our film passes at The Driskill, feeling the energy and anticipation of so many film lovers and creative writers and wannabe filmmakers who come to town to participate in this film festival.  I never mind all of the walking we do as we leave our car south of the River and run back and forth between theaters.  And now that we're here 4 years I just love running into all of the filmmakers and film lovers I've come to know.  I never mind waiting on line for an hour because the conversation is always so exciting.  Our picks today were quintessential NYC films.  No problems being seated at The STATE Theater or The Rollins.  The first film PUTZEL about a family's connection to a smoked fish store was heartfelt and amusing.  Wonderful memories for me the daughter of a smoked fish grocer.  Then we saw JACK, JULES, ESTHER and ME with a wonderful Q&A with the director, a private tutor of rich kids in NYC.  He captures the world of adolescents, both rich and ethnic working class in their unique worlds beautifully.  Tonight was a ride through NYC with some delightful films. And delightful conversations.