Cynematik • Cyndi Greening

QUOTE FOR 29 AUGUST 2003

“You don’t understand. I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been someone Charley, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let’s face it. I’m a bum.”

Marlon Brando (3 April 1924 - )
On The Waterfront, as character Terry Malloy

While the Telluride Film Festival has been held every Labor Day Weekend for the last 30 years, the slate of films and honorees are withheld until the festival begins.

This year, tv mogul Ted Turner will receive the Silver Medallion (I wonder if ex-wife Jane Fonda will be in attendance?). Actress Toni Collette will be in the spotlight as well. Known for her work in The Sixth Sense and other films, the North American premiere of her latest film, “Japanese Story” will be screened. The festival will also honor Peter Brook for his stage and screen work, including a screening of his son Simon’s documentary, “Brook by Brook.” Additionally, the festival will present a look at acclaimed writer, Budd Schulberg, author of On The Waterfront and A Star Is Born.

For a partial listing of films to screen, go to Indiewire.com. More information on the festival can be found at TellurideFilmFestival.com.