This week at the ANU Film Group, you can delve into a Danish mystery, get your heartstrings tugged by a feel-good drama, explore the making of the worst movie ever made, become a social media star, visit the Mexican Land of the Dead, and go on an intergalactic journey with Marvel’s God of Thunder. The possibilities are endless and the choice is yours!
• WED 28 FEB @ 7:30 PM: A CONSPIRACY OF FAITH (MA, 112 min)
Two detectives investigating cold cases in Denmark discover a link between a faded letter in a bottle drifting at sea and the recent disappearance of two children from a secretive religious congregation, in this third instalment of the Department Q series.
** Presented in partnership with the Embassy of Denmark, who will also be offering a complimentary bottle of Carlsberg beer tonight to attendees over the age of 18 (while stocks last) **
• THU 1 MAR @ 7:30 PM: WONDER (PG, 113 min)
Yearning for a normal life, a young boy (Jacob Tremblay) born with a facial disfigurement embarks on an extraordinary journey when he is finally enrolled in fifth grade at a local primary school after being homeschooled all his life. Also starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.
• FRI 2 MAR @ 7:30 PM: THE DISASTER ARTIST (M, 104 min) + INGRID GOES WEST (MA, 98 min)
THE DISASTER ARTIST takes a look at the friendship between Greg Sestero and Tommy Wiseau, as they travel to Hollywood to make their first feature film, THE ROOM, which quickly becomes regarded as one of the worst films ever made. Oscar nominee for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Then, in INGRID GOES WEST (at approx. 9:15 PM), a troubled young woman (Aubrey Plaza) moves to Los Angeles, where she attempts to insert herself into the life of her favourite social media star (Elizabeth Olsen) at the expense of the real relationships in her life.
• SAT 3 MAR @ **5 PM**: COCO (PG, 105 min)
In Pixar's latest critically acclaimed film, a 12-year-old boy is banished to Mexico’s Land of the Dead after stealing a guitar from the tomb of his idol. There, he must seek the help of his ancestors in order to return to the world of the living. Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
• SAT 3 MAR @ **7 PM**: THOR: RAGNAROK (M, 130 min)
Stranded on the other side of the universe, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) must seek the help of old friends and new allies in a race against time to return to his home planet of Asgard and prevent the destruction of civilization as he knows it. Also starring Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett.
** ‘NO GUESTS’ SCREENINGS THIS WEEK: COCO, THOR: RAGNAROK **
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SUPPORT ANUFG AT THE CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB
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As you may know, the ANU Film Group is run entirely by volunteers contributing their own time and effort to the operation of Australia’s largest film society. All of our membership fees go directly back into the running of the not-for-profit group, but every extra bit helps us do more for our members, which is why we’re always on the lookout for other avenues of funding.
One fundraising initiative that has been ongoing for two years now is our partnership with the Canberra Southern Cross Club and their Community Rewards program.
If CSCC members choose to nominate the ANUFG as their community group of choice, the CSCC donates 10% of what that member spends on food and drink at any of the club venues to us. So you get to enjoy delicious food, and we get a contribution each time you spend!
If you’re already a CSCC member, nominating us is easy – all you have to do is fill out a short online form HERE. Alternatively, you can email us at info@anufg.org.au with your full name and CSCC membership number, or speak to reception at any CSCC venue. And if you’re not a member, you can find out more about the great benefits that a CSCC membership offers and more about its Community Rewards program at www.cscc.com.au/rewards.
Thank you in advance for your support!