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Alexander Payne Retrospective - About Schmidt only

In anticipation of Alexander Payne's new film "The Descendants", the Phoenix Film Society will be screening two of his award-winning films.

November 8th at 7pm, "About Schmidt"

Kicking of the Alexander Payne retrospective on November 8th is "About Schmidt" starring Jack Nicholson and Kathy Bates. Nicholson and Bates were both nominated for Oscars for their roles in this film.

Synopsis:

Warren Schmidt (Nicholson) is about to taste a not so sweet slice of life. When he retired, he and his wife Helen had big plans, but an unexpected twist changed everything. Now, all of Schmidt's attention is focused his daughter's upcoming wedding to a loser waterbed salesman. From meeting hippie parents to sponsoring a Tanzanian foster child, Schmidt embarks on a search for answers...and discovers that life is full of trick questions.

Also screening on November 10th is "Sideways". Tickets can be purchased individually or purchase for both films and save.

Both films will be screened at Harkins Scottsdale 101.

Ticket prices for one film are $8 or get both for $10