Have we got a week of screenings for you! Best Picture winners (yes, plural); cutting edge filmmaking (from stop motion animation to a film shot entirely on an iPhone); big stars (Bale, Gosling, Pitt, Stallone, Ruffalo, McAdams, Keaton, Moore, and Steve Carell – twice!) and thought-provoking true stories – you’ll find it all at the ANU Film Group this week.
• Tue 19 Apr @ 7:30 PM: TANGERINE
After being released from prison on Christmas Eve, a transgender sex worker discovers that her boyfriend/pimp has been cheating on her, and tears through Los Angeles to find the man who broke her heart in this innovative indie dramedy.
• Thu 21 Apr @ 7:30 PM: ROCKY
Head back to 1976 for the second in our Back to the Film Group anniversary series with the original ROCKY!
Written by and starring a then-unknown Sylvester Stallone, the classic film tells the underdog story of a small-timer boxer who goes the distance to fight in the world heavyweight championships. Winner of 3 Oscars, including Best Picture.
• Fri 22 Apr @ 7:30 PM: THE BIG SHORT + ANOMALISA
In THE BIG SHORT, four outsiders in the world of high finance predict the global collapse of the economy in the mid-2000s and decide to take on the big banks for their lack of foresight. Starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt. Oscar winner for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Then, in ANOMALISA (at approx. 9:45 PM), an author of books on the subject of customer service ironically struggles with his inability to connect to people in this unique and highly acclaimed stop-motion animated film. Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature Film.
• Sat 23 Apr @ **7 PM**: SPOTLIGHT + FREEHELD
In SPOTLIGHT, an investigative unit of reporters at the Boston Globe uncover a scandal that rocks the city when they delve into allegations of abuse and cover ups in the Catholic Church. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Stanley Tucci. Winner of 2 Oscars, including Best Picture.
Then, in FREEHELD (at approx. 9:15 PM), a New Jersey police lieutenant (Julianne Moore) diagnosed with terminal cancer fights to ensure that her pension benefits are passed on to her same-sex partner (Ellen Page), after the state refuses to acknowledge their relationship.
** ‘NO GUESTS’ SCREENINGS THIS WEEK: THE BIG SHORT, SPOTLIGHT **
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COMING SOON: WHY WE NEED BATMAN
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Join us prior to our screening of BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE on Thursday May 5 to find out why our world needs Batman now more than ever.
Presented by the incomparable Dr. Kim Huynh – ANU academic, lecturer, author, and life-long Bat-fan – the dynamic discussion and talk will delve into the philosophy and pop politics of Gotham’s Dark Knight. What is it about the caped crusader that makes him perpetually cool? What does the Dark Knight reveal about our struggle for truth and justice? What does Batman have to teach us about contemporary politics and conflict? Why is he so much better than Superman?
Find out the answers to all these and more at ‘Why we need Batman: The politics, philosophy and popularity of the caped crusader’ at the Coombs Theatre from 6 PM to 6:45 PM prior to our screening of BATMAN V SUPERMAN at 7:30 PM.
For more information, click HERE!