SXSW 2010 Day 9: That's a Wrap, but a Taste of SXSW (and Coverage) Continues

Remember my Survival Guide? I remember a few people laughing at me saying to plan for all types of weather. Little did you know you had to plan for sunblock to scarves?  The windchill is below freezing right now. BRRR. 

I almost didn't leave the house this morning, but there was the promise of barbecue after the first screening. The Paramount wasn't sold out for Waking Sleeping Beauty, but it was very full for the last day-first screening.  It was worthwhile, too. Don Hahn, a Disney animated film producer, used vintage footage and audio interviews to tell the story of Disney animation from 1984-1994. And what a time, too.  I highly recommend this film if you get a chance to see it.

Then, it was a Smitty's run with half the film bloggers in town for SXSW. But not just a Smitty's run, a Smitty's and Black's. Personally, I preferred Smitty's, even though they were out of prime rib. But the pork ribs were amazingly good. Had to wait quite a while to get it, too, as we weren't the only ones with the great idea for Smitty's, but the line was much more tolerable close to the flames of the pit. 

Then it was back to freeze in line for the closing-night Film, Four Lions, a terrorist comedy. Only, it wasn't so much a comedy but slapstick with a serious ending.  I wanted to love it, but it sabotaged itself at the end. 

Remember, the Alamo Ritz has four films in the post-fest "Taste of SXSW" series, including Rejoice & Shout at 1:30 pm and Monsters at 9:30 pm on Sunday, Outcast at 10 pm on Monday, and Red White & Blue on Tuesday.  The non-SXSW and Austin-based film Between Floors also has a screening on Monday at 7 pm, and that's a good crowd film so check it out. 

And Slackerwood is far from through with SXSW coverage. We have many reviews and interviews still to come, so watch this space! But tomorrow morning, this tired gal is gonna sleep in.