Joanna Paxinou is host of “At the Movies With Joanna” on Sedona Talk Radio. She reviews her favorite movies and stars from Hollywood’s Golden Era during the 1930s, 40s and 50s – as well as interesting and poignant independent films being produced today. Joanna will also interview luminaries in the field of entertainment. Stay tuned…

Joanna has been a film buff since she was a little girl growing up in New York City within walking distance of the great movie houses on Broadway. She has been an award-winnng business writer and has edited both fiction and non-fiction books. But her heart is still with films.

Joanna studied script writing for eight years in invitation-only workshops conducted by New York University faculty and is still studying writing with on-line courses at UCLA. She has co-written a film script, The Circle of Olympians...Return to Power and has two scripts optioned by an Los Angeles producer. Joanna also wrote a mystery entitled Killer in the House.

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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 at 3:30 Pacific - Director James Chressanthis Interview - PART 1

Joanna will interview James Chressanthis, an extraordinary director/cinematographer with an exciting and extensive background. As cinematographer, his work spans the worlds of feature films, television movies, music videos, commercials and documentaries.

Jim is the director/cinematographer of the hit CBS TV show GHOST WHISPERER and re-shot the ending of the Academy Award-winning film CHICAGO. He has been Emmy nominated twice for FOUR MINUTES, the story of runner Roger Bannister’s quest to break the four-minute mile barrier, and for LIFE WITH JUDY GARLAND: ME AND MY SHADOWS, the widely acclaimed biography of the late star. In October 2001, Jim was the only cinematographer selected by DAILY VARIETY as one of 20 rising stars to watch in the film industry.

Joanna’s interview will focus on Jim’s exciting documentary NO SUBTITLES NECESSARY: LASZLO & VILMOS, the story of a 50-year journey, an intimate portrait of two giants of modern image making and their deep bond of brotherhood that transcended every imaginable boundary. The film follows the lives of renowned cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Szigmond. As film students in Hungary, they shot footage of the Russian invasion of Budapest in 1956 and smuggled it out of the country. Barely escaping with their lives, they fled to America and settled in Hollywood where they rose to prominence in the late 60s and 70s with such films as EASY RIDER, FIVE EASY PIECES and DELIVERANCE.

During that time, working with directors Robert Altman, Peter Bogdanovich and Martin Scorsese, they helped define a new American film aesthetic and pioneered innovative, fearless ways to tell stories.

NO SUBTITLES NECESSARY will be shown at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2009 on April 26 and at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival June 25-28, 2009.

For more information and a listing of other film festivals where the documentary will be shown, visit www.laszloandvilmos.com.

Friday March 27, 2009 at 12pm Pacific - Cass Warner, The Brothers Warner

Joanna’s guest is Cass Warner, the granddaughter of Harry Warner, who with his brothers Jack, Abe and Sam, founded Warner Brothers, one of the greatest studios in Hollywood.

Cass will discuss her moving and intimate documentary, based on her book entitled THE BROTHERS WARNER – “the definitive story of a family who rose from immigrant poverty through personal tragedies persevering to create a major studio with a social conscience.”

Cass will also talk about her own company, The Sisters Warner, which she founded to “embody the original Warner Bros. credo to educate, entertain and enlighten.” Listen to this delightful and committed woman who has spent 30 years researching her family history to produce “The Brothers Warner.” It is the story of an extraordinary family and a tribute to a beloved grandfather that touches everyone who sees this film.

Thursday March 6, 2009 - “The Village Barbershop”

Joanna Paxinou will interview Chris Ford, writer and director of the romantic comedy, “The Village Barbershop.” The film is being presented by the Sedona International Film Festival as part of its hugely popular Second Tuesday Cinema Series.

“This is a perfect heartfelt and touching film for us to feature right after our film festival. It is a testament to the resilience and humor of the human spirit,” said Sedona International Film Festival Executive Director Patrick Schweiss. “We are so fortunate to get to talk about the film with the writer and director.”

“The Village Barbershop” won the Audience Award as Best Feature at the Cinequest Film Festival. The film is the humorous, sweet story of a fading old man who has lost his way and a determined young woman looking to find hers. Two unlikely people offered a second chance in one unlikely place – the village barbershop. The film stars two-time Emmy Award-nominee John Ratzenberger of Cheers fame, Cindy Pickett from St. Elsewhere, and Shelly Cole from The Gilmore Girls who won the Best Actress Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival.

VARIETY: “This is precisely the sort of movie people who no longer go to movies often complain ‘they just don’t make anymore.’ “The Village Barbershop” is just as warm, humorous and ingratiating as it means to be, with solid work by all principal cast.”

Chris Ford: “I decided to figure out how to make “The Village Barbershop” while shooting some commercials with Ed Burns and his producing partner, Aaron Lubin, who casually insisted it wasn’t that hard for a first-time director to make his first feature film.” The DVD can be purchased at www.montereymedia.com.

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Thursday March 6, 2009 - “The Appearance of a Man”

Joanna Paxinou will interview Daniel Pace, writer/director/editor/executive producer of the award-winning – and thought-provoking – independent film “The Appearance of a Man.” The film was one of only 150 films chosen from 900 submitted to the recent Sedona International Film Festival. “The Appearance of a Man” recently won two awards at the San Diego Film Festival: Daniel Pace won the Heineken’s Red Star Award for Outstanding Film, and the film’s lead actor and producer Michael Tassoni won the Award for Best Actor.

“The Appearance of a Man” is an intriguing, visually stunning story that begins on the night of March 13, 1997 when strange lights were seen in the Phoenix sky. An unknown, yet somehow vaguely recognized man appears in the streets of Phoenix, touching off a series of extraordinary events in the lives of those he encounters. The film explores the unknown, supernatural, and spiritual worlds, even blending passages of the Bible and ancient scripture with contemporary events. Daniel Pace explores the phenomenon of UFOs and the paranormal from a new perspective, guiding his characters through a journey of mystery and discovery.

The film has also won these awards: Best Director and Special Jury Award from the Orlando-Hispanic Film Festival; Best Feature by IndieFlix; and Best Cinematography by the Monaco Independent Film Festival.

For more information visit www.theappearenceofaman.com.

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Friday January 30, 2009 - The Sedona International Film Festival 2009

This week on "AT THE MOVIES WITH JOANNA," Joanna interviews Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the 15th Annual Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop to be held February 22 through March 1.

Hear about the exciting guests, workshops and film showings at this prestigious film festival. There will be a special tribute to Jane Seymour and James Keach; Robert Osborne, host of Turner Classic Movies and Hollywood Reporter columnist, makes his second appearance at the festival; showings of six days of exciting, innovative independent films; workshops, discussion groups, and much, much more.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.sedonafilmfestival.com or call 928-282-1177. Patrick Schweiss has also been on the Board of Directors of the Sedona Arts Festival for nine years, including three years as chairman, and is the founder and chairman of the festival's premiere fund-raising event, "An Evening at the Academy Awards," which will be held on Feb. 22 and is the official kick-off to the festival.

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At The Movies With Joanna from the 9th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival

Friday, September 19,2008 at 11am Pacific (2pm Eastern)

Joanna interviews Peter Simpson, Artistic Director of the 9th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival in Washington.

Peter was part of the organizing committee of film lovers who decided to form their own film festival modeled after the popular Telluride, CO festival.

In 1999, Rocky Friedman, a highly respected local film lover who restored and operates Washington’s only remaining nickelodeon, was joined by Jim Ewing, Jim Westall, Linda Marie Yakush, a five-person operating committee – that included Peter – and more than 200 volunteers to form the Port Townsend Film Festival, a grand community effort that celebrates great films and filmmakers.

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Tuesday September 2, 2008 - at 4pm Pacific - 7pm Eastern

Dom DeLuise, beloved comedian, actor, chef and author, will join Sedona Talk Radio hosts Sonya Haramis and Joanna Paxinou in a special show on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 4:00 pm (PST), 7:00 pm (EST). Dom will be interviewed by Sonya, host of KEEPING THE PATH LIT, and Joanna who hosts AT THE MOVIES WITH JOANNA on www.sedonatalkradio.com.

In a warm, delightful interview, Dom will discuss his book, EAT THIS…AGAIN IT’LL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER!, share his love of cooking and food, his friendships with celebrities, as well as loving family memories of growing up in Brooklyn and his mother’s favorite recipes, who in trying times would say, “Eat this…you’ll feel better.”

The interview will be archived on Sedona Talk Radio, which is partnered with Blog Talk Radio that has about 3.3 million listeners per month.

Dom, a 12-year veteran of THE DEAN MARTIN SHOW and many film roles, including Mel Brooks comedies BLAZING SADDLES and SPACEBALLS and co-starring with his good friend, Burt Reynolds, in several movies, including Dom’s favorite THE END. Dom, also an author of children’s books, THE POUCH POTATO and NO PLACE LIKE HOME, is busy finishing his latest book, PIZZA ANYONE? www.bookmasters.com

Click here to view a You Tube Video for the appearance on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Dom talks about this show during the interview.

Dom also hosts his own radio cooking segment every Saturday on the syndicated show ON THE HOUSE with the Carey Brothers. Visit www.domdeluise.com for more information.

Get ready to laugh!

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Friday August 22, 2008 -RIPPLE EFFECT director/writer Philippe Caland

Best Feature in the 2008 Sedona International Film Festival

Joanna interviews a very special guest on the next episode of “At the Movies with Joanna” -- Philippe Caland, director/writer/actor whose latest film, “Ripple Effect,” won the prestigious Directors’ Choice Award for Best Feature in the 2008 Sedona International Film Festival. Caland calls the film – which stars Forest Whittaker, Virginia Madsen and Minnie Driver – a labor of love, integrity, and an example of his commitment to “only make films that are a reflection of who I am.” Caland, who wrote the screenplay for the cult classic, “Boxing Helena,” will discuss “Ripple Effect,” a drama on “instant karma” and the “connectedness of life.” http://www.rippleeffectthemovie.com

The film is now playing at the Sedona Dream Theater. It will be shown at the Sedona Dream Theater on August 21, 23, 27 and 29. It’s a beautiful, moving, thought-provoking film that takes you on a spiritual journey and will stay with you long after you see it. Check www.sedonatheater.com for show times.

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Friday July 18, 2008 - Conversations with a Legend

At The Movies With Joanna brings listeners a new feature...

"Conversations with
a Legend."

Her first legend is A.C. Lyles, renowned and beloved Hollywood insider who just celebrated his 90th birthday and 80 years with Paramount Pictures.

Tune in to listen to his stories about the Hollywood and stars of the Golden Era and his extraordinary career at Paramount.

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May 17, 2008 - Learn about Centennial Tribute to Bette Davis

“A Centennial Tribute to Bette Davis” will honor the legendary actress with an evening featuring clips of her indelible screen performances as well as onstage discussions with several of her colleagues and friends. The Tribute will be held May 1, 2008 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, CA. (Sold Out) Hosted by Robert Osborne of Turner Classic Movies.

Bette Davis received 10 Academy Award nominations and the Academy is honoring her again with "A Centennial Tribute to Bette Davis." Find out why.

Click the Play button to listen to AT THE MOVIES WITH JOANNA and learn about what else the Academy offers besides the Academy Awards. Joanna speaks with the Director of Special Events and Exhibitions, Ellen Harrington.

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February 25, 2008 - Robert Osborne, host of Turner Classic Movies

AT THE MOVIES WITH JOANNA this week features an interview with Robert Osborne, host of Turner Classic Movies and columnist with The Hollywood Reporter. They will discuss his first appearance at the Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop to be held February 27 through March 2.

Tune in to learn about the classic movies Robert will show and the discussion groups he will lead. This promises to be an entertaining show with a man who knows Hollywood from the inside.

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February 4, 2008 - The Sedona Film Festival

This week on "AT THE MOVIES WITH JOANNA," Joanna interviews Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop to be held February 27 through March 2.

Listen in and learn about the exciting guests, workshops and film showings at this prestigious film festival where filmmakers and movie buffs interact while enjoying and experiencing the important and powerful world of independent films.

Patrick Schweiss is Executive Director of the exciting and hugely successful Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop to be held February 29 through March 2. He has also been on the Board of Directors of the Sedona Arts Festival for nine years, including three years as chairman, and is the founder and chairman of the festival's premiere fund-raising event, "An Evening at the Academy Awards." This has become the largest funding source for the arts festival, enabling the organization to contribute more than $110,000 supporting youth art programs in the community.

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February 24, 2008 - Humphrey Bogart

Listen as Joanna talks about a movie legend - Humphrey Bogart. This is your chance to learn about this most famous actor. Learn about the person. He was born in 1899, imagine! A fascintating insight into the his life.

"I found this to be so interesting. I now feel like I know Humphry Bogart as a person which gives me a greater appreciation of this amazing actor!"

- Daniel Stief, Creator of Sedona Talk Radio

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January 13, 2008 - Talking about the Movies with Daniel Stief

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