William Baldwin and Oscar-winner William Hurt co-star in Henry Bean's comedy "Noise", which makes its Arizona premiere in Sedona on April 29. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m., at Harkins Sedona Six.

So David begins to take arms and take matters into his own hands. Every time David hears a car alarm going off, he swings into action. Adopting the guise of "The Rectifier," he engages in outrageous acts that satisfy him immensely but which generate no end of grief from his wife (Bridget Moynahan), who is worried about his irrational behavior. David understands her concern, perhaps even shares it, and promises to stop. But he can't; the noise is "wrong" and it seems that only he alone is willing to face this and do something about it.

After ending up in jail and nearly sinking his marriage, David decides to try to go about his fight legally, collecting signatures for a petition which he hopes will get the issue on the ballot at an upcoming council election. The initiative is hugely popular but is blocked by the city's arrogant and slimy mayor (Oscar-winner William Hurt), forcing David to resort to an extreme strategy to make his point.

"Noise" is Bean's witty, often laugh-out-loud funny second installment in a trilogy of films. The film is based on his real-life story.

"Going out to break into a car whose alarm had been going off for hours, getting arrested, going to jail, appearing before a judge, all that happened to me, I did that," Bean, who lives in New York, told reporters after his film premiered at the Rome festival to critical acclaim.

"When I got arrested I had already been doing it a lot. I had been doing it for years. But when I spent the night in jail and it cost me several thousands dollars, I began to think I wasn't getting anywhere by pursuing it in this way," he said.

"A compelling and funny story along with brilliant directing and a top-notch, all-star cast make this film a must-see," added Schweiss.

The title sponsor for "Noise" is Nightlife Sedona. Additional support comes from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, the Sedona Community Foundation and the City of Sedona.

The film will be shown at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres on Tuesday, April 29, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, or $8 for Film Sedona members, and will be available starting at 3 p.m., in the Harkins lobby. Only cash or checks are accepted and seats are limited. Film Sedona members can purchase tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 45 Sunset Drive, or by calling 928-282-1177.

For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.com.

Article courtesy of Patrick Schweiss, Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop.

Posted April 23, 2008.