Sigourney Weaver and Margaret Qualley star in new film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “My Salinger Year” showing March 5-11 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. A wide-eyed aspiring writer (Margaret Qualley) lands a dream job as assistant to the iconic old-world literary agent (Sigourney Weaver) representing J.D. Salinger in “My Salinger Year”, directed by Philippe Falardeau. New York in the 90s: After leaving graduate school to pursue her dream of becoming a writer, Joanna gets hired as an assistant to Margaret, the stoic…
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Live music makes the world go-round, and Steakhouse89 in West Sedona spins right along with it.• On Friday, Feb. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Gina Machovina makes her appearance at Steakhouse89.Machovina is a gifted and classically trained singer/songwriter with deep roots in the Sedona music circuit. Blessed with a beautiful voice and extraordinary talent she mesmerizes audiences as she plays songs that we all remember, and original tunes we are not likely to forget.There is grace and beauty in her style both locals and visitors appreciate and enjoy. A true talent, Machovina will make your dining experience at Reds…
Click Arrow Above to See VideoOne of the best things to do in Sedona as far as Sedona tours are concerned, are helicopter rides.It’s just so awesome taking off from the Airport Mesa and flying off into the wild-blue yonder in a cool helicopter.It gets the adrenaline going when your copter revs up and takes off, slowly, then quicker as you get higher and higher.It’s like being in the sky up close and personal, in contrast to flying in an airplane where all you have to see the panorama through is a tiny little window.It’s not just the thrill of…
Film kicks off a tribute to Maggie Smith every Monday in March at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational acclaimed film “The Lady in the Van” on Monday, March 1 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Lady in the Van” kicks off a month-long tribute to Dame Maggie Smith with a special “Maggie Mondays” series in March featuring a different Maggie Smith film every Monday. Maggie Smith was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for…
Encore starring Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons and more at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational acclaimed film “Being Julia” on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Being Julia” features an award-winning all-star cast, including Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Michael Gambon and Shaun Evans. Annette Bening was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her performance in “Being Julia”. “Being Julia” — based on W. Somerset…
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at Mary D. Fisher theatre Sedona International Film Festival continues its Art on Screen series with “M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity”. The event will show in Sedona on Tuesday, March 2, at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity” is the story of world famous Dutch graphic artist M.C Escher (1898-1972). Equal parts history, psychology, and psychedelia, Robin Lutz’s entertaining, eye-opening portrait gives us the man through his own words and images. Diary musings, excerpts from lectures, correspondence and more are voiced…
Fine food, wine and comedy come together in Italy in new film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the “Food Club” showing Feb. 19-25 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Three life-long girlfriends travel to Italy together to attend a cooking course in Puglia, and here they each find the opportunity to reinvent themselves. “Food Club” is a delightful combination of fine food, fine wine and friendship set in a stunning and picturesque Italian backdrop. Marie recently found herself abandoned on Christmas Eve by her husband and has been…
Judi Dench, Dan Stevens, Leslie Mann and Isla Fisher star in new film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed new film “Blithe Spirit” — based on a play by Noël Coward — showing Feb. 19-25 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “This wonderful film was supposed to be the opening night of our film festival this year, as this would have been our film festival week,” said Patrick Schweiss, festival director. “Since we moved the film festival to June, we decided to run ‘Blithe Spirit’ in the…
Sam Neill, Michael Caton and Miranda Richardson star in new film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the new comedy/drama “Rams” showing Jan. 29-Feb. 4 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Rams” features a stellar ensemble cast, including Sam Neill, Michael Caton and Miranda Richardson. Brothers Colin and Les have been fighting for decades. Both are award-winning sheep farmers but when disaster strikes and disease threatens their flocks, will they be able to work together to save their sheep, their legacy, and their community? In remote Western Australia, two…