Page 14 - the NOISE October 2013

October is a time for pumpkin-smashing and the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival October 9-13. Ron Tuckman and John Tveten, co-directors of the festival, grace the North-
land with the finest documentary films from around the world. Now in its 10th year, they are in full stride, with an abundance of planned events and community access. New venues also grace the expansion: Orpheum Theater, Theatrikos, Rende- vous, Flagstaff Bike Revolution and Fire Creek Coffee Com- pany. Our cumulative cinephilic-IQ expands exponentially as the world comes to Flagstaff’s doorstep for a few days!
Said Mr. Tuckman: “There were nearly 250 entries and a selec- tion committee of eight watched films for over two months to be able to decide on films for this year.”
Over 70 were selected, including Maiden Trip, Town Hall, Xmas Without China, North of the Sun, The Ridge, Narco Cultura and the über highlight film: Blood Brother, which won the Jury Prize and Audience Award at Sundance.
Mr. Tveten chimed in about Bidder 70 and mentioned that George and Martha Gage, the filmmakers, will come with their Sundance award winning film for a thought provoking discus- sion. “Tim DeChristopher committed an act that would define patriotism in our time, igniting a spirit of civil disobedience in the name of climate justice.” Mr. DeChristopher went to prison for two years for bidding on public lands “given” to large corpo- rate interests for pennies on the dollar — it’s a compelling story.
For film descriptions and more: FlagstaffMountainFilms.org.
The NAU Classic Film Series continues in October with five great free films at Cline Library on Tuesday nights at 7PM. Park for free behind the library!
10/1/13 — Rear Window (1954) 115 minutes, unrated. Di- rected by Alfred Hitchcock and starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly and raymond Burr; it’s one of Hitch’s “masterpieces” as an injured Jimmy Stewart spies on his neighbors until some- thing happens that even the NSA couldn’t foresee!
10/8/13 — Twelve Angry Men (1957) 96 minutes, unrated. Directed by Sidney Lumet and starring an all-star ensemble of actors: Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Jack Klugman, E.G. Mar- shall, Martin Balsam, Jack Warden and Ed Begley as seven of the twelve! A jury debates the innocence of a man, as we eves drop on a tiny subset of humanity.
10/15/13 — Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) 108 minutes, un- rated. Directed by richard Brooks and starring Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives and Jack Carson. Tennessee Williams’ classic screen adaptation of his play has Brick, Big Daddy and Big Mama demonstrating the mendacity of family life, when it’s time to inherit money.
10/22/13 — Lonely are the Brave (1962) 100 minutes, TV-PG. Directed by David Miller and starring Kirk Douglas, George Kennedy, Gena rowland, Walter Matthau and Carol O’Conner. read Edward Abbey’s novel or Dalton Trumbo’s script and come prepared to follow the rugged epitome of the lost American in Kirk Douglas’ favorite film!
10/29/13 — Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) 118 minutes, unrat- ed. Directed by Frank Capra and starring Cary Grant, Priscilla Lane, Josephine Hull James Gleason and Peter Lorre. This co-
Grace Kelly & Jimmy Stewart in an iconic scene from Rearview Window, featured during the
NAU Classic Film Series at Cline Library.
medic twist on the old murder mystery becomes a Halloween special for those looking for a night of fun!
Northern Arizona’s International Film Series continues with: “Global Issues — Personal Consequences.” All films play on Wednesday night at 7PM in the Liberal Arts Building in room 120 for free!
10/2/13 — Brings the renowned Manhattan Short Film Festival to Flagstaff with the notion of: “One world, one week, one festival.”Watch the ten finalists from 626 short film entries from 48 countries. And you judge the winner announced at ManhattanShort.com on 10/6/13.
10/16/13 — Sushi — The Global Catch (2011) 75 minutes, Nr, Directed by Mark Hall from Australia, Japan, Poland and the US (in English). This documentary traces the origin of su- shi in Japan to its final place at our table. The balance of the ecosystem is weighed against the billion dollar fishing indus- try in this powerful expose that shows what over-fishing can do to our fragile eco-system.
10/23/13 — If I Were You (2013) 115 minutes, Nr, Directed by Joan Carr-Wiggen from Canada (in English). A narrative about a business woman who finds her husband is cheating on her with a young actress. When she stalks the sexy young woman she interrupts a suicide attempt and the two women form a bizarre pact with unforeseen consequences.
10/30/13 — In Another Country (2012) 89 minutes, Nr, Di- rected by Hong Sang-Soo from France and South Korea (in English and Korean). Three different French women, (all played by Isabelle Huppert) in three separate stories visit a Korean resort town and meet a director, a love-struck life- guard and too much soju. A laugh out loud comedy that plays like a lost French New Wave classic!
The Sedona International Film Festival continues filling up the Mary D. Fisher Theatre with quality entertainment. More at SedonaFilmFestival.com . Here’s a few shows of note:
10/1-5 — Hannah Arendt and The Manhattan Shorts Festival 10/5 — Live Jazz Concert: Bob Grogan and Al raitano
10/7 — Swan Lake Ballet in Cinema
10/13-14 — National Theatre of London: Othello
10/17-20 — Live Theatre: What Would Lucy Do?
10/19 — Live Music: AJ Croce
10/23 — 92nd Street Y: Inside Bush & Obama’s White House 10/28 — National Theatre of London: Hamlet
The Prescott Film Festival has two great October events:
10/6/13 — The Manhattan Short Film Festival at 3PM at Yavapai College of Performing Arts Center. Look above for description of this festival.
10/31/13 — Nosferatu with live accompaniment by Jonathan Best at YCPAC at 6:30PM! This is becoming an annual event sure to scare everyone in the family! PrescottFilmFestival.com
| film maestro Bob reynolds will showcase his newest film project at the event on page 16. >>> bob699669@hotmail.com
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