With several callbacks to a favored genre of mine – the Agatha Christie-inspired murder-mystery, Knives Out is a personal standout for 2019. It was definitely a favorite of my LFF 2019 experience.

With several callbacks to a favored genre of mine – the Agatha Christie-inspired murder-mystery, Knives Out is a personal standout for 2019. It was definitely a favorite of my LFF 2019 experience.
I love Mister Rogers. Yes I know, hardly a controversial statement. Like millions across this great land, he was a vital part of my growing up.
I also really like Tom Hanks (also not controversial) and I gaze upon the career he has had with the utmost respect.
Mix those two together and what could possibly go wrong?
Initially, the plan was to include my adventures at my first BFI London Film Festival as part of a wrap up of what turned out to be a rather eventful October. But I changed my mind. So, over this and the next few posts, I will lay out some of the hits (and misses) from the films that I saw.
First, let me share a summary of my general impressions of the festival overall.