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The PHiXNo Festival Required Launches Valley’s First Architectural Film Showcase this Spring

M.V. MoorheadMarch 9, 2023

Still from The Proposal, a film by Jill Magid Steve Weiss loves film, and he loves architecture. He also loves Arizona. So, it’s only natural that Weiss would get around to launching the Arizona Architectural Film Showcase. The all-day series presents three indie documentaries on architectural themes on Saturday, April 22; two of them during the day at Phoenix Center for the Arts Third Street Theater, and a third as an outdoor screening that evening...

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The PHiXFriday Flicks December 27: “Little Women”

M.V. MoorheadDecember 30, 2019

Little Women—There have been multiple screen adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, and all of them have their merits. Katherine Hepburn seemed born to play heroine Jo March in George Cukor’s 1933 film, and Elizabeth Taylor seemed born to play Amy in Mervyn LeRoy’s 1949 rendering. For my money, the best, most balanced and beautiful version yet was Gillian Armstrong’s, from 1994, with Winona Ryder’s best performance ever as Jo, and a luminous Claire...

The PHiXFriday Flicks August 30: “Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles,” “Killerman,” and “Bunuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles”

M.V. MoorheadAugust 30, 2019

A documentary, a dark drama and a Spanish animated film hit theaters this weekend.

Culture The PHiXFriday Flicks August 2: “15 Minutes of War” & “Skin”

M.V. MoorheadAugust 2, 2019

Catch these two poignant films this weekend for a dose of drama.

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Culture The PHiXFriday Flicks July 12: “Miss Arizona” & “Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love”

M.V. MoorheadJuly 12, 2019

Don't miss this indie dramady and emotional documentary in theaters this week.

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The PHiXFriday Flicks: High Life, Little and Sunset

M.V. MoorheadApril 12, 2019

High Life, Little and Sunset hit the big screens in the Valley this weekend.

Culture Entertainment The PHiX Visual ArtsFriday Flicks: Shazam!, The Public, Storm Boy and The Wind

M.V. MoorheadApril 5, 2019

Check out our definitive list of movies to watch in the Valley this upcoming weekend.

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Culture Performing Arts The PHiX Valley News Visual ArtsWhat to Expect From the Phoenix Film Festival

M.V. MoorheadApril 2, 2019

The 19th annual Phoenix Film Festival kicks off Thursday, April 4, and continues through April 14 at its usual, conveniently concentrated venue, Harkins Scottsdale 101.

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ListsTop 5 Arts Events: May 1-7, 2017

Nikole TowerMay 1, 2017

1. Firestorm Film Festival – May 2
Arizona Christian University Communication majors will show an original screenplay during this third annual festival. This is a chance to financially support their talents as well as celebrate their achievements as each student has written and directed their own short film. Free. 7-10 p.m. The Picture Show in Paradise Valley Mall, 4568 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, arizonachristian.edu.