Everything is friendly here. The press orientation gives us a chance to
ask questions, receive information and see old friends. Doc Martens sponsors
a huge 'Opening Night Feed' for which they close off Colorado Avenue and
put out plenty of food and drinks. For those not familiar with Mexican
food, there are signs out to inform them what is what. And even the green
chili sauce isn't too hot for most of the gringos. Amstel Light provides
the beer and Capitol Records is handing out CD's while everyone looks for
the celebs. John Ritter is here to promote "Sling Blade" while
Ken Burns and animator extraordinary Chuck Jones are here because they sit
on the council of advisors for the Telluride Film Festival. Kathleen Kennedy
and Frank Marshall are also on the council and are spotted with George Lucas.
It is all the young filmmakers can do to contain themselves. "Did
you see him? Lucas is so down to earth. He the one in the blue shirt"
one of the aspiring directors exalts. But this is Telluride where everyone
can relax and even George Lucas is willing to talk to anyone who asks.
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