By The BKONTHESCENE crew
Sunday, September 8th Day 4
Cate Blanchett in Conversation at Royal Alexandra Theatre
Red Carpet and in Royal Alexandra, 12noon
Actress Cate Blanchett was very well received by her fans on King Street across from Royal Alexandra Theatre. She spent time greeting the fans. She was beautiful and elegant in a stunning red pant suit. With two Academy Awards and four BAFTAs to her name, Blanchett has shown versatility and powerful presence to each of her characters in films and on stage. Blanchett joined Cameron Bailey to discuss her expansive career, as well as her role in two projects in Official Selection at this year’s TIFF 2024 Festival: Alfonso Cuaron’s series Disclaimer and Guy Maddin’s latest feature Rumours.
Cameron Bailey led the discussion with Cate Blanchett in the Royal Alexandra Theatre. She spoke eloquently about her career. And the variety of strong characters she’s portrayed. The TIFF audience was impressed and amazed by this amazing Australian actress. It was a feel good event – she was happy to be there talking about her career and the TIFF audience enjoyed the In Conversation discussion immensely. A wonderful event. SW
We rushed to The Roy Thompson. – The red carpet event for Wild Robot, which was a thrilling fusion of futuristic flair and Hollywood glamour. As stars from the film, including rising talents and veteran actors graced the carpet, the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation for this innovative sci-fi adventure.
The film, based on the beloved children’s novel, explores themes of nature, technology, and survival, captivating both young and old audiences. With sleek, robotic-inspired fashion and glowing LED accents, the cast paid homage to the film’s futuristic setting, while the director and crew discussed the groundbreaking visual effects. Wild Robot quickly became a festival favorite, with fans and critics alike eager to dive into its imaginative world.
Then we attended The Bruce Springsteen – Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall for the world premiere of Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band was a thrilling celebration for music and film fans alike.
Directed by longtime Springsteen collaborator Thom Zimny, the documentary offered an intimate look at the iconic band’s life on the road. The event buzzed with excitement as Zimny and key figures from The E Street Band made their way down the red carpet, sharing memories and behind-the-scenes stories from their legendary tours. The crowd erupted with enthusiasm when Bruce Springsteen himself arrived, embodying the same authenticity and charm that has made him a rock icon for decades.
The premiere promised an unforgettable cinematic experience, blending music history with powerful storytelling. With lots of anticipation, ‘The Boss’ arrived on the Red Carpet. Bruce Springsteen graced us with his presence! Fans were waiting and so happy to see Springsteen. Well worth the wait! Followed up by guitarist Steven Van Zandt amongst other members and guests. ‘Little Stevie’ was very animated and was having fun posing on the Red Carpet. A joy for the photographers.
The film Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band was a documentary on Springsteen’s life and musical career. Bruce Springsteen narrates this film of his band’s career, teaming up with Thom Zimny to investigate what produced such a close and long lasting group.
Twenty Grammy Awards, record-setting concerts, albums charting in the Top 5 in each of the last six decades, Bruce Springsteen has conquered just about every musical feat possible.
Road Diary: is a documentary of the band since the ’70s. He discusses the passion and energy needed for touring, as they prepare to hit the road one more time. Working again with Thom Zimny (Western Stars, TIFF ’19), Springsteen narrates this look at the singular alchemy that produced such a tight, enduring group.
The film begins with beautiful, rare images of the band members when very young, then moves forward to present day challenges as they prepare for their first tour in six years. They’re wondering if they can maintain the dynamic performances over 40 years earlier? Can newer members add freshness to the sound, and fill the gap left by the late saxophonist Clarence Clemons?
‘Springsteen could be called a poet, a master craftsman, a voice of his generation.’ As his fans know, he is a magnificent performer, and leader of one of the world’s greatest-ever live rock bands. Road Diary invites the audience to look at how he and the E Street Band create the dynamic concerts their fans pay to see. For Springsteen fans, music fans, concert fans… this is a fantastic film. SW
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