You know you're in trouble when the programmer starts out by cautioning that this is a movie primarily made for Algerians, but hopefully the rest of us will get something out of it.

Overheard in a TIFF line-up:

A TIFF volunteer is explaining what's going in terms of the line-ups for screenings of two films.

When she asked if everyone got it, some woman with a Midwestern accent said: "That was good. You were really clear." And then added, in a voice about 15 decibels lower: "... for a Canadian."

The 77-year-old zombie king still has it! :)

I speak of George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead, although it's more of a very solid double than a fence-clearing home run.

Let's say that sometime in the next six to 12 months, you're in your favourite video store looking for a French movie about city kids plunged into a nighmarish rural hell.

If you come across director Xavier Gens' Frontiere(s) during your search, keeping on looking. Don't stop until you find Haute Tension, Calvaire or Sheitan, which is da bomb of the three!

Actually, Frontiere(s) screens again on Friday, but it ain't worth paying TIFF prices to see it, my friends.