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AFI Film Fest 2005 'Walks the Line'
The number of film festivals held in this town seems only slightly outnumbered by the number of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf outlets. But tomorrow, AFI Fest 2005 (Nov. 3-13) opens -- and in its 19th year -- this is one that shouldn't be ignored. A few of the week's highlights include:
Walk the Line: The Johnny Cash biopic, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Man in Black and Reese Witherspoon as June Carter Cash, opens the festival at the Cinerama DomeThursday at 7:30 PM. Gala tickets are available for $75.
The World's Fastest Indian - Based on a true story, Anthony Hopkins plays New Zealander Burt Munro, who broke the world land speed record on Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967, a record which still stands to this day. The un-PC title refers to the Indian Scout motorcycle that Munro rode to history. The U.S. premiere of the film screens on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 PM at the Cinerama Dome. Tickets are $25.
A Tribute toJohnny Depp- In addition to screenings of Edward Scissorhands, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and the world premiere of Depp's The Libertine, there's a panel discussion with film critic/commentator Richard Schickel and the guest of honor himself onstage. The discussion will be held on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 PM at the ArcLight Theatre 10. Tickets are $25.
Transamerica - In a departure from Desperate Housewives, Felicity Huffman stars as a transexual saving money for gender reassignment surgery who must make peace with her son and her past. The film screens on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 PM at the ArcLight Theatre 10. Tickets are $11.
Times Talks - The New York Times takes over Hollywood with three discussions on film, including a conversation with filmmaker and actor, George Clooney. The Times Talks series will be held on Nov. 12 at the ArcLight Theatre 10, and tickets are $25 for each session.
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Casanova - Closing out the festival is director Lasse Hallström's (My Life as a Dog, Chocolat, The Cider House Rules) North American Premiere of Casanova. Billed as "a sharp, sophisticated comedy that gives the legend of Casanova a contemporary edge and a new twist," the film stars Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Lena Olin and Oliver Platt. The film sceens on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 7 PM at the Cinerama Dome. Tickets are $75.
For a complete film listing or to purchase tickets or Fest passes, please visit the AFI Fest website or call 1.866.AFI.FEST (866.234.3378). Some screenings are only available at the door only: a Walk-up Box Office has been set up at the AFI Fest Village on the 7th Floor of the ArcLight Cinemas Parking Structure.
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