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OCTOBER’S CLASSICS & INDIES
frOM LefT: Our Canyon Lands, a new film by Justin Clifton, is previewed at the Mountain film festival October 9 at the Orpheum Theater;
Wrenched, ML Lincoln’s tale of earth first & ed Abbey, is fea- tured at Mff October 11 at the Orpheum.
Sedona international film festival (SIFF) housed in the Mary D. fisher Theatre in Sedona has, as always, an eclec- tic array of events planned for October. Here’s what we know, but also check out their website: SedonaFilmFestival.com for more details.
10/2: The Case Against 8
10/3-8: The Last Weekend and Kelly & Cal
10/8: 92nd Street Y: “Don’t Wait For the Next War” w/ Wesley Clark 10/9-10: National Theatre of London: A Streetcar Named Desire 10/12: 92Y: Cooking Fast & Slow w/ Maria Batal & Mark Bittman 10/13: Andre Rieu Concert from the Netherlands
10/17-20: Live Show: Gary Conrad – Hypnotist
10/20: Madam Butterfly from the Sydney Opera House
10/26: Now w/ Kevin Spacey
Prescott film festival will run a few fun October surprises, check out their website: PrescottFilmFestival.com for more details. But for sure check out the ‘silent’ version of The Hunch- back of Notre Dame with Lon Chaney. Jonathan Best will pro- vide live accompaniment on the piano. At Yavapai College of Performing Arts Center October 31 at 6:30PM.
Also, at the Elks Opera House Theatre on October 30 from 7-9PM, don’t miss out on this Spooky fright night event. A triple feature showing of some classics — White Zombie with Bela Lugosi, the ‘first’ zombie movie ever made! The Mile High Comedy Theatre will supply wise-cracking commentary to the ‘cheesy’ 1960s Italian horror film Bloody Pit of Horror. And finally, Diary of a Mad Scientist’s Assistant – a comedy entirely produced in Prescott. There’s a costume contest and other great happenings, so don’t miss!
Return to Zero, a film starring Minnie Driver, about family loss plays October 13 at the Orpheum as a fundraiser for the JLB Project who mission is to help the families of those who have lost a baby. The doors to the Orpheum open at 3PM with a Red Carpet Photo Shoot and fundraiser. The film begins at 4PM with a Q&A after. It’s a $5 suggested donation to help these families. Some “guests” will be coming too.
Another Saturday by Paul Perreault was a huge success when it played at the Orpheum on September 20, as the town of Flagstaff enjoyed the creative talents of a local filmmaker who’s growing in his craft ... Way to twist and turn that baby! Congrats Paul!
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October is chock full of cinematic treats but none are th
credit for participating as teachers & production assistants. Thursday morning at the Orpheum, 10/9, films will be shown to local schools!
Finally, FMFF is a non-profit organization that works with volunteers all year long to bring Flagstaff a fully realized film festival. It’s a wonder to be enjoyed, so ... enjoy!
The College of Arts & Letters film Series, Tuesday nights at 7PM in Cline Library continues with their focus on the
“Screenwriter: Oscar Winning & Nominated Screenplays” adapted from another medium. The list of films for October is quite impressive: Midnight Cowboy; The Last Picture Show; Vic- tor, Victoria; and Silence of the Lambs. These films are free and individually rated, so check out: nau.edu/CAL
One film that stands out is Midnight Cowboy and the writ- ing of Waldo Salt. Sundance created the “Waldo Salt Screen- writing Award” that recognizes the best writing each year at Sundance and was named in the honor of this fine writer. The fact that an X-rated film won Best Picture & Screenplay in 1969, comments both on the times and world we live in now. The juxtaposition of two characters: Joe Buck, a wan- nabe gigolo, and Ratzo Rizzo, a NY street rat, are so far apart in background, history, psychology and appearance that it challenged the writer to make that journey across that divide and find what’s common in the human heart. These two form a genuine friendship that can perhaps, show us all how to put aside prejudice and find what’s at the core of each of us?
Mr. Salt adapted Midnight Cowboy from a novel by James Leo Herlihy, and would go on and win a second Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 1979 for Coming Home. Mr. Salt was blacklisted in 1951 after refusing to testify before HUAC and for that “offence” he wrote under an assumed name for years in TV & film. He turned around his career in 1969 with Mid- night Cowboy, Serpico, Coming Home, and The Day of the Locust. No wonder Sundance has named their highest screenwriting honor in his name.
nAU international film Series on Wednesday night in Liberal Arts Building, room 120, is free and has the theme: “Heroes, Villains & Ordinary Folks.” Their October films are
eclectic: The Manhattan Short Film Festival, Aftermath, Budrus, and Persepolis.
Mark your calendars for Persepolis if you haven’t seen it yet. This animated story is based on the director’s autobiographi- cal novel that tells a coming of age story, during Iran’s Islamic revolution. The author of the novel, Marjane Satrapi, speaks at NAU on November 3. Don’t miss this educational opportu- nity to get a layered look at Ms. Satrapi’s novel adaptation, her searing story of survival and see the iconic film too! For more information go to: nau.edu/CAL .
bigger in Northern Arizona than the 12 annual flag- staff Mountain film festival, running October 8-12. The Orpheum serves as the hub, but so much goes on around Flagstaff, with parties and special events. Thousands flock to the fest from around Northern Arizona to engage in the world-expanding scope of film. Theatrikos, fire Creek Cof- fee Co., Bicycle revolution, rendezvous Bar and new this year, Martanne’s are some of the great local venues sharing in the excitement!
ron Tuckman & John Tveten, two local physicians with a passion for the power of film, are the co-directors. They keep finding world class documentaries that engage us in global issues and expand our empathy for a world in transition. With over 850 films sent in, getting the schedule down to 85 films, the most they’ve ever shown, was quite a task. Check out FlagstaffMountainFilms.org for all the latest detail.
Mr. Tuckman suggested a few films to keep an eye out for: The Immigration Paradox, a film directed by Lourdes Vasquez, who will be present for her screening, and Wrenched, a film by ML Lincoln, who will be present also. He also mentioned: The Vessel, An Honest Liar, Silenced, Marmato, and The Chain. He has more favorites, so if you see him on the street, ask him!
Special Events not to miss: Wednesday 10/8 at Rendezvous from 10:30PM to midnight, Craig Childs and his backing band Scatterlithics play spoken word, rocking music in an animated multi-media presentation of his new book. This is followed up with a Coffee Talk on Thursday morning at Ren- dezvous with Mr. Childs at 9:30-11AM with more in-depth dis- cussion of the same book.
Thursday 10/9 at The Orpheum at 7:30-10PM it’s Environ- mental Night with Justin Clifton’s preview of his film Our Canyon Lands. After the film, at Rendezvous at 10:30PM, Mr. Clifton will be available until Midnight to answer questions about his film and it’s free.
Friday 10/10 at Criollo Kitchen from 5-9PM, outside in the alley is “Happy Hour with James Q. Martin.” Music and food and drink and a special selection of “Q-Picks” will be shown in the back plaza. Later, Friday at Hops on Birch from 10PM- Midnight local band raillery will play for free! On Saturday 10/11 at Martanne’s from 4-6PM, a filmmaker’s reception for all VIP pass holders should be awesome.
And finally, on Saturday 10/11 a special screening of Wrenched will fill-up the Orpheum from 7-9:30PM. Music and an exceptional film about the activism of Edward Abbey and the baton he and his fellow cohorts passed to the next gen- eration! Don’t miss this one!
Local schools are also involved each year in the festival. Twelve students participate in the emerging film Program in the high school age group. College volunteers also get
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