NOTE FROM ERIC:

In Havana, Cuba Monday, the 23rd annual Havan
International Film Fest of Latin American Cinema
was held, with 21 films competing for top honors.
We all know what happens at American film competitions,
but what is are awards shows in Cuba like?

The Top 9 Things Overheard
At the Havan Film Festival

9> “Welcome, welcome to our famous film festival! Here is your packet of pre-marked ballots.”

8> “Yo, check it out! Fidel’s wearing J.Lo’s Grammy dress!”

7> “There’s still time to visit the concession stand for pork sandwiches and fried plantains!”

6> “I think the awards might be rigged - Cuba Gooding Jr just took home best actress.”

5> “And the lifetime achievement award goes to… Janet Reno!”

4> “What is it like… you know, to get to America?” “Ahh… it’s like warm apple pie.”

3> “So I said “the cast sucks,” but they thought I said “Castro sucks,” and next thing you know I’m here in jail.”

2> “Is ‘Thirteen Days’ being considered for Best Documentary, Best Comedy, or Best Horror?”

and the Number 1 Thing Overheard At the Havan Film Festival…

1> “And the winner is… ‘Capitalist American Pig Beauty!’”

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Credits:

Selected from 41 submissions from 9 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:

Eric M. Wakeford, Niagara Falls, ON — 1, 6
Dave Ferry, Leesburg, VA — 2
Clifton J. Gray, Tucson, AZ — 2, 4
Kim Moser, New York, NY — 2, 7
Michael Cunningham, Woodridge, IL — 3, 9
Jude Benlab, Swarthmore, PA — 5, 8
Eric F. Lipton, Washington, DC — Script Doctor