We’re back -- screenings for 2014 kick off tonight with our free screening of THOR: THE DARK WORLD at 7:30 PM!
Come along and invite everyone you know to check out Marvel’s latest superhero blockbuster on us at Australia’s largest film society. Or if you’re already in on Canberra’s (unintentionally) best-kept secret, then join up tonight or collect your pre-purchased membership. Our brand new posters and booklets will be available for collection too.
We can't wait to begin what is looking to be a fantastic year in film, and we've got an amazing line-up of films to kick it all off in our first week, so read on to find out what’s on!
** REMINDER: All screenings begin at 7:30 PM, with the exception of Saturday screenings which begin at 7:00 PM **
• Mon 17 Feb @ 7:30 PM: THOR: THE DARK WORLD
When an enemy from ancient times threatens the universe and the safety of his mortal love (Natalie Portman), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) must make sacrifices to protect all that he cares for.
• Thu 20 Feb @ 7:30 PM: THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE
Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) becomes a target of the Capitol after her unprecedented victory in the 74th Hunger Games begins to spark a rebellion in the oppressed state of Panem.
• Fri 21 Feb @ 7:30 PM: BLUE JASMINE followed by THE BUTLER
In BLUE JASMINE, Cate Blanchett plays a troubled New York socialite who arrives in San Francisco for a new start, but finds herself struggling to cope with reality. Directed by Woody Allen and nominated for 3 Oscars, including Best Actress.
Then, in THE BUTLER (at approx. 9:15 PM), Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, bearing witness to some of the most significant events in American history.
• Sat 22 Feb @ **7 PM**: CAPTAIN PHILLIPS followed by 2 GUNS
Tom Hanks stars as CAPTAIN PHILLIPS in this harrowing true story of the 2009 hijacking of an American cargo ship by Somali pirates, the first such hijacking in over two hundred years. Nominated for 6 Oscars, including Best Picture.
Then, in 2 GUNS (at approx. 9:15 PM), Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg star as two undercover agents who are forced on the run after a botched attempt to infiltrate a drug cartel.