Superman, minions, Ryan Gosling, fast cars and our second Retro Revivals night featuring two of the greatest films of all time make up this week’s Film Group line up. Not to be missed -- plus, read on to find out how to win a prize worth over $400!
• Wed 14 Aug @ 8 PM: THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES
A motorcycle stunt rider (Ryan Gosling) turns to a life of crime to support his family, a decision that puts him on a collision course with an idealistic rookie cop (Bradley Cooper).
• Thu 15 Aug @ 8 PM: MAN OF STEEL
A young man (Henry Cavill) learns that he has extraordinary powers and is forced to uncover his extra-terrestrial origins when Earth is invaded by members of his race.
• Fri 16 Aug @ 8 PM: CASABLANCA followed by CITIZEN KANE
Two films widely regarded among the greatest films ever made make up our 1940s Retro Revivals double feature. Need we say more?
In CASABLANCA, an American expatriate (Humphrey Bogart) finds himself torn between love and virtue when he unexpectedly encounters an old flame.
Then, in CITIZEN KANE (at approximately 9:45 PM), reporters attempt to decipher the meaning of the last word spoken by a newspaper tycoon (Orson Welles) prior to his death.
• Sat 17 Aug @ **7 PM**: DESPICABLE ME 2 followed by FAST AND FURIOUS 6
In DESPICABLE ME 2, former supervillain and single father-of-three Gru (voiced by Steve Carrell) is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to track down a powerful new super criminal.
Then, in FAST AND FURIOUS 6 (at approximately 8:45 PM), fugitive Dom (Vin Diesel) and his team take on a group of mercenaries specialising in vehicular warfare in exchange for full pardons.
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PRE-PURCHASE TRIVIA NIGHT TICKETS TO WIN A FLIGHT SIMULATOR EXPERIENCE!
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As you’ll no doubt be aware by now, our seventh annual Trivia Night will be held shortly on Friday 30 August. There are questions for film buffs and casual moviegoers alike and heaps of prizes up for grabs, but there’s one prize that requires absolutely no film knowledge whatsoever: an experience at Canberra’s brand new jet flight simulator!
Based on the flight simulators used by professional pilots, the Jet Flight Simulator has just opened in Canberra and offers an unforgettable experience. Choose from over 22,000 airports, the time of day, weather conditions, and take on the role of Captain in piloting a Boeing 737-800NG with an instructor as your First Officer to guide you through a successful flight.
All you have to do stand a chance to win a full 60 minutes on the simulator (valued at $430!) is to pre-purchase a Trivia Night ticket prior to August 30. You’ll then automatically go into the running for the prize, which will be drawn on the night. Trivia night tickets can be purchased from the laminator below the screen at all screenings, as well as online by emailing us at info@anufg.org.au. Be quick -- less than three weeks to go til the big night!
In additional, we’ve also got a special offer for Film Group members to receive 50% off tickets to Canberra’s Jet Flight Simulator simply by quoting ‘ANU Film’ when making a booking. For more information on the Jet Flight Simulator experience, visit www.jetflightsimulatorcanberra.com.au.