IT’S FESTIVAL TIME AGAIN!!! THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL APRIL 4 - APRIL 14, 2024
The Phoenix
Film Festival alongside the International
Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival is my favorite time of the year. I didn’t
make it last year so this year is a little extra special for me. I’ve been
perusing the schedule and I have to say, there’s a lot to look forward to. From
biting documentaries on pressing social issues to campy schlock-fest faire and
world cinema dramas and talky rom-coms sprinkled all over, I’ve got a full and
ambitious schedule for those ten days.
And don’t forget to spend some time at the Party Pavilions
for tons of additional
activities including the Silent Auction, Kid’s Day, Industry Night and of
course, Film Prom.
I’ve made a lot of great memories over the years at PFF and
IHSFF. I’m looking forward to continuing this tradition. I was supposed to pick
my five most anticipated films of this year, but I couldn’t quite narrow it
down that far.
The festival takes place April 4th – April 14th, 2024 at the Harkins Ciné Capri.
Directed by David Redmon & Ashley Sabin
Screening Times: Friday, April 5th
@ 9:05 AM, Tuesday, April 9th @ 12:10 PM
Youngman Kim ran a video rental store with an
eclectic collection in Manhattan for many years. As the industry changed, Kim
chose to give away his collection, stipulating that it remain intact and
available to his existing clientele. This documentary tracks Redmon’s quest to
find the collection.
BLIND COP 2
Directed by Alec Bonk
Screening Times: Friday, April 5th
@ 6:50 PM, Saturday, April 6th @ 9:20 PM
According to this trailer: this film is not a
sequel, the main character’s name is Blind Cop and I’m not sure, but it may be
subtitled in braille. Yes, sign me up for every part of this.
NO ONE ASKED YOU
Screening Times: Saturday, April 6th
@ 5:25 PM, Sunday, April 7th @ 4:00 PM
This is a documentary that follows “The Daily
Show” co-creator, Lizz Winstead and her team of pro-choice activist as the
travel the country calling attention to the threats to a woman’s right to
choose. The official synopsis of this film uses the term, ‘call to action’.
That usually gets me right in.
Directed by Bertrand Mandico
Screening Times: Tuesday, April 9th
@ 9:05 PM, Thursday, April 11th @ 11:50 AM
This film’s main character is apparently
played by six different actresses. Each killing her predecessor to take on her
persona. Director Bertrand Mandico makes some visually stunning, albeit at
times off-putting films (THE WILD BOYS & AFTER BLUE). But I’ve never seen
his images projected onto the big screen. I’m looking forward to it.
Directed by Núria Clavero and Aitor Palacios
Screening Times: Wednesday, April 10th
@ 6:50 PM, Friday, April 12th @ 2:30 PM
Yuri, an eight-month pregnant Honduran woman,
travels with her partner Mike, desperate to reach the border in enough time to
give birth in the U.S. Amid all the talk of “Bad Hombres”, I think these are
some of the most important stories to tell.
Directed by Kate Cobb
Screening Times: Friday, April 12th
@ 6:15 PM, Saturday, April 13th @ 3:40 PM, Sunday, April 14th
@ 1:50 PM
After his father’s death, writer Louie
returns home for a visit. He’s confronted by the community he left behind and
their stories he’s exploited for his own fame. There’s just something about
that synopsis to me that feels rich for exploration.
Directed by Max Tzannes
Screening Times: Friday, April 12th
@ 11:30 AM, Saturday, April 13th @ 5:50 PM, Sunday, April 14th
@ 2:20 PM
It’s a dark comedy set on a theatrical
production of Julius Ceasar staring Lou Daimon Phillips and Malcolm McDowell.
What’s not to like? It sounds like a lot of fun to me.
See you there!!!
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