Guillermo del Toro was so much fun: we ended up flying down to Champaign together from Chicago and talked the entire way. The QA was just a continuation of that conversation. I also got the chance to say the word Supernatural from the stage during the conversation about Jim Beaver. You know I had to go there. And, happy to say, there was a smattering of cheers and intense applause.
Check out Brian Tallerico’s dispatch on Day 1.
“I make eye protein.”
Yes.
Wow, this sounds like it was incredible Sheila! I wish I could be there. Hurrah for being able to give Supernatural some love!
I really need to talk to my sister about attending Ebertfest, we could alternate every other year with the TCM Festival. She is in Chicago, and it would give me a reason to head back to my old stomping grounds of U of I. I haven’t been back in years. I hope you continue to enjoy yourself, it sounds like you did an awesome job moderating the Q&A.
He compared the feeling he had on that warm, comforting stage, surrounded by people who love movies, to coming to Disneyland for the first time. And now this year’s park is open for business
Sounds like an amazing evening, Sheila! And I love that he described it as one of the most memorable Q&A in Ebertfest history. Combining all of this with a Supernatural reference and Jim Beaver? Ahhhh, my inner fangirl and Sheila blog stalker is dead. You killed her with your greatness.