Since I saw many of my friends compile similar lists, I will now go through some of the more memorable things I learned and enjoyed during my time in Toronto.
- The currency in Toronto includes coins in denominations of 1 and 2 dollars. Do not just toss these into tip jars.
- If you can help it…Don’t see a film in Roy Thompson Hall. They have plenty of seats but the amount of good to bad seats is staggering.
- The prices for soda and candy at the Scotiabank theater are the most affordable I’ve ever witnessed.
- Opening Night film does not mean best film.
- Some people will camp out to take photos of celebrities. Thank you for your effort, but that is not for me.
- Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet might be the most surprising film of the festival (in a good way).
- Whereas While We’re Young might just be the best of TIFF14.
- Having great friends can certainly increase the enjoyment of TIFF exponentially. I’d like to thank Ryan, Hillary, Andrew, and Sam especially for showing us the ropes.
- Q&A usually means three questions of varying quality. Mostly bad.
- The ticketing system is a lottery. Sometimes you get the worst selection time.
- If you’re diligent you can get tickets to any show. Honest truth.
- Looking forward to next year and all the films we didn’t get to see.
- No matter how many you see, it won’t ever be enough.
