An anticipated highlight of the festival was Frank, starring Michael Fassbender in the title role.  I was not disappointed. This is a story of a group of avant garde musicians led by Frank, a man who wears a full-head helmet at all times. It is endearing without being sickly sweet, off the wall without being out of touch. I don’t really want to say too much about it, except go see it!

This screening was in the old Egyptian theatre which is being appropriated by SIFF later this year after a bit of fundraising. Is SIFF getting too big for its britches? How much “success” should a non-profit experience? I’m not sure, but I ponder these questions at times.