THURSDAY GO-TO GUIDE: NFL Greats! PLAN YOUR WEEKEND! Matinee Madness! SFF Luncheon/In Conversation Two for One! Amy Seimetz Recommends!
All screenings before 5:00 PM are only eight bucks!
Let's talk AMERICAN MAN. If you follow NFL football, you must see this incredible film screening today at the Sarasota Opera House. It is a Big Deal for sports fans. The film is directed by Jon Frankel from HBO Real Sports who will be here for the premiere. NY Giants Hall Of Fame legend Harry Carson will attend the screening. Kevin Turner, former NFL superstar (The Philadelphia Eages and the New England Patriots) and subject of the film, will also be on hand. There may even be additional surprise guests!
All this kicks off at the Sarasota Opera House at 6:00 PM with a red carpet event and reception to benefit the Roskamp Institute. The film screens at 7:30 PM! Don't miss it!
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!
Now, screening before American Man at the Opera House, beginning at 5:30 PM, we have something very special for you. We have a special advance screening of one of the summer's biggest comedies as seen in Entertainment Weekly's SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW edition. On June 15th it opens everywhere, but today YOU can see it here! The movie is YOUR SISTER'S SISTER starring the always amazing Emily Blunt from the Devil Wears Prada. And here's a cool INSIDER tidbit for you. Emily fixed up HER sister with Stanley Tucci, SFF alum and co-star of Devil Wears Prada and now they're engaged. Very cool! This film is a must see experience. So come on down at 5:30 PM for it! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!
And don't forget about the reception for the SQUARE ROOT OF LOVE at Café Palm tonight featuring John Sims and Karen Finley (NYU Tisch professor, MOMA lecturer, art legend). CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
MAKE PLANS FOR FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND
Come to our Luncheon tomorrow at Noon at the Sarasota Yacht Club spotlighting the life and work of the astonishing Penelope Ann Miller (THE ARTIST) and receive a complimentary (that means FREE, people!) ticket to her illuminating IN CONVERSATION Saturday, April 21st at 1 PM at Sarasota High School! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW! Please, do it, please! She's aiming that thing at me! Save your friendly neighborhood INSIDER!
And Saturday is the day for THE DAY! Our good friend Dominic Monaghan (Charlie from LOST) stars and produces this incredible movie. He will be on hand for the 7:45 PM red carpet event also featuring Ashley Bell (THE LAST EXORCISM). WWE Films distributes. In honor of their absolute coolness, we will also have REY MYSTERIO and KELLY KELLY on the red carpet. But ya know what? The main thing is to SEE THE MOVIE! It's STAGGERINGLY GREAT! It you like the WALKING DEAD you will LOVE this. It's not zombies, it's scarier.
FRIDAY 8:30 PM SHOWING - Dominic and director Douglas Aarniokoski in attendance for Q&A after screening.
SATURDAY 7:45 PM red carpet event, 8:30 PM screening, Dominic, Ashely and Douglas in attendance for Q&A after screening!
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!
And for THE cinematic treat you cannot beat, be on hand for CINEMA TROPICALE which promises to be a SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR! (Quick. what movie is that from?) Guests galore and Tino Wallenda walking a high wire over the Sarasota Yacht Club. And that's not all! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!
What else is there to see on the Thursday before the big final weekend of SFF 2012! LOTS!
Listen here for an interview with SUN DON'T SHINE director Amy Seimetz who gives several fantastic recommendations for what you should see at SFF 2012! (Amy is an SFF SUPERSTAR who has been here at least a half dozen times with incredible films like MYTH OF THE AMERICAN SLEEPOVER and THE OFF HOURS. She's an inspiration to us all and we're proud to welcome her back!
CLICK ON THE GREEN BUTTON TO LISTEN!
FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE
Click on the titles to buy tickets now!
2:30 PM - Matinee!
In our Documentary Feature Competition!
Like Michael Moore and Morgan Spurlock films? Then see this!
4:00 PM - Matinee!
Recommended by Amy Seimetz, director of SUN DON'T SHINE!
4:15 PM - Matinee!
In our Documentary Feature Competition!
If you were moved by How to Die in Oregon last year you MUST see this one!
4:30 PM - Matinee!
Technology tells us conceive children and detect genetic traits in advance. Filmmakers explore the impact of technology on our modern lives.
5:30 PM
A truly independent comedy for the age of online romance!
6:00 PM
The first screening sold out! Get your tickets NOW!
Besides, this is Amy's film. She's awesome. She'll be there for Q&As. What else do you need to know?
6:15 PM
SFF Alum and Award-Winner Nate Meyer's wonderful romance starring Robin Tunney (THE MENTALIST) and Adam Scott (PARTY DOWN, PARKS & RECREATION).
7:30 PM
Part of our Narrative Feature Competition! Craig Sobel's controversial thriller starring Dreama Walker from Gran Torino and Don't Trust the B**** in Apartment 13!
8:00 PM!
The hysterical comedy you must not miss. A gay man and his straight gal pal decide to make a baby the old-fashioned way.
8:15 PM
What is the unspeakable act? Come and see!
Also —
3:45 PM - Matinee!
This is directed by TRUE BLOOD actress CARRIE PRESTON and stars ANNE HECHE! Don't miss this low budget, low-brow indie take on BRIDESMAIDS!
5:45 PM
For ballet lovers of all ages!
