Thanks, Madhuban. 

I've also been forced to make similar decisions at various fests and retros. While it's always tempting to check out the work of an up-and-comer, it's also mighty difficult to pass up the opportunity to witness a proven auteur's latest endeavor. On top of that, other calculations have to be made regarding distribution, schedule, etc.

I'm in the same boat as you, wpqx, even though I've watched more films lately. I don't recall the last time I covered two films in one week. I guess short reviews is the way to go in some cases.