Escape reality this week at the ANU Film Group with a line-up that includes dystopian futures, papier mâché heads, a return to form for Nicolas Cage, a vengeance-seeking priest, and four heroes in a half shell. Only at the Film Group!
Plus, read on for a chance to win tickets to the thrilling new drama KILL THE MESSENGER, starring Jeremy Renner.
• Thu 16 Oct @ 7:30 PM: THE GIVER
In a seemingly perfect community without war, pain or suffering, a young boy (Brenton Thwaites) is chosen to learn from a mysterious old man known as The Giver (Jeff Bridges) about the reality of his world. Also starring Meryl Streep.
• Fri 17 Oct @ 7:30 PM: FRANK + JOE
In FRANK, an aspiring musician (Domhnall Gleeson) discovers that he’s in over his head when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious, enigmatic, papier-mâché-head-wearing Frank (Michael Fassbender).
Then, in JOE (at approx. 9:15 PM), an ex-con (Nicolas Cage, in an acclaimed return to form) sees a chance at redemption when he becomes an unlikely role model to a tormented fifteen-year-old boy.
• Sat 18 Oct @ **7 PM**: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES + CALVARY
In TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, four outcast mutant brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny when an evil criminal mastermind threatens New York City.
Then, in CALVARY (at approx. 8:45 PM), a good-natured priest (Brendan Gleeson) sets out to discover who may want him dead after he is threatened with imminent death during a confession.
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WIN TICKETS TO ‘KILL THE MESSENGER’!
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Thanks to Transmission Films, we have tickets to give away to KILL THE MESSENGER, the thrilling new political drama starring Jeremy Renner.
The film is on the remarkable true story of journalist Gary Webb (Renner), as he uncovers one of the most elaborate criminal conspiracies in the history of the US government, unleashing a CIA smear campaign that turns the American public against him.
Featuring an all-star cast including Michael Sheen, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Liotta, Oliver Platt and Andy Garcia, the film is in cinemas from October 30. For a look at its trailer, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N2nuDtJX0M
For your chance to win one of ten in-season double passes to see the film, simply email info@anufg.org.au with your name, membership number (located underneath the barcode on your card) and your answer to the following question: ‘In which Oscar-nominated 2013 film did Jeremy Renner play a politician who was also caught up in a conspiracy?’
Entries close on Thursday 23 October, with winners to be notified via email and prizes to be collected at ANU Film Group screenings.