Due to a full house at our original screening of KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, we will be re-screening the film this SUNDAY (MARCH 29) at the start time of 7 PM.
We hope that all of you who were unable to see the film last week will be able to join us for the re-screening on Sunday.
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
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This year’s Oscar winners for Best Actor (THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING) and Actress (STILL ALICE) bookend a star-studded week at the Film Group. Plus, check out the latest films from directors Ridley Scott (EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS) and the Wachowski siblings (JUPITER ASCENDING). And don’t forget our re-screening of KINGSMAN on Sunday at 7 PM!
• Wed 25 Mar @ 7:30 PM: STILL ALICE
A linguistics professor (Julianne Moore) finds her relationships with her husband and three children tested when she is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. Academy Award winner for Best Actress (Moore).
• Thu 26 Mar @ 7:30 PM: JUPITER ASCENDING
A young woman (Mila Kunis) discovers her destiny as an intergalactic heiress and joins forces with a genetically engineered warrior (Channing Tatum) to reclaim her throne and restore balance to the cosmos.
• Fri 27 Mar @ 7:30 PM: EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS
Defiant leader Moses (Christian Bale) rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton) and embarks on a monumental journey to free the Hebrew people from slavery. Directed by Ridley Scott.
• Sat 28 Mar @ **7 PM**: THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING + DUMB AND DUMBER TO
In THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING, physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) and his wife (Felicity Jones) find their romance threatened by a devastating diagnosis. Academy Award winner for Best Actor (Redmayne).
Then, explore the other end of the intelligence spectrum with DUMB AND DUMBER TO (at approx. 9:15 PM), in which best friends Lloyd and Harry embark on a road trip to find Harry’s newly discovered daughter.
• Sun 29 Mar @ **7 PM**: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE (Re-screening)
A secret spy organisation recruits an unrefined street kid into the agency’s elite training program, just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius. Starring Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Caine.
** PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL DATE AND START TIME FOR THIS SCREENING **
Tonight's screening of KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE was declared a full house at approximately 6:55 PM.
In accordance with our re-screening policy, if all the seats in the theatre fill up before the advertised screening time (7 PM), the film will be re-screened. As this was the case tonight, KINGSMAN will be re-screened at a later date and time to be advised.
Please keep an eye on your email inbox and/or our website for all the details of the re-screening as soon as they are available.
Hold on to your seats – we’ve got an action-packed week ahead at the Film Group! Take your pick from stylish spy flicks (KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, MORTDECAI) to inspirational true tales of war (UNBROKEN, THE WATER DIVINER). Plus, Liam Neeson’s back in action in TAKEN 3 and the classic Oscar-winning epic ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT celebrates 85 years!
• Tue 17 Mar @ 7:30 PM: MORTDECAI
A debonair art dealer (Johnny Depp) races against terrorists and spies to recover a stolen painting rumoured to contain a code that leads to lost Nazi gold. Also starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor and Paul Bettany.
• Thu 19 Mar @ 7:30 PM: UNBROKEN
The incredible true story of an Olympic athlete who becomes a WWII fighter pilot, only to be captured by Japanese forces after his plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean. Directed by Angelina Jolie. Nominated for 3 Oscars.
• Fri 20 Mar @ 7:30 PM: THE WATER DIVINER + ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930)
In THE WATER DIVINER, a farmer (Russell Crowe) travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to try and locate his three sons reported missing in action. Winner of 3 AACTA Awards, including Best Film. Directed by Crowe.
Then, in ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (at approx. 9:30 PM), a young soldier comes to terms with his disillusionment after facing the horrors of WWI in this classic war epic. Oscar Winner for Best Picture in 1930.
• Sat 21 Mar @ **7 PM**: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE + TAKEN 3
In KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, a spy organisation recruits an unrefined street kid into the agency’s elite training program as a global threat emerges. Starring Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Caine.
Then, in TAKEN 3 (at approx. 9:15 PM), former covert operative Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) is wrongly accused of a ruthless murder he didn’t commit, and sets out to find the true killer in order to clear his name.
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WIN TICKETS TO ‘INFINITELY POLAR BEAR’
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In INFINITELY POLAR BEAR, Mark Ruffalo plays a man diagnosed with bipolar disorder who seeks to win back his estranged wife (Zoe Saldana) by assuming full responsibility for their two young and spirited daughters – who don’t make the overwhelming task any easier. Based on writer/director Maya Forbes’ own childhood experiences, the moving comedy-drama is in cinemas from March 26. And thanks to our friends at Icon Films, we’ve got 10 in-season double passes up for grabs.
To win, simply email us at info@anufg.org.au with your name, membership number (located underneath the barcode on your card) and the answer to the following question: ‘Mark Ruffalo also stars as a man struggling to control his emotions in which upcoming film on our Semester One 2015 programme?’
Entries close on Monday 26 March. Winners to be notified via email, with prizes to be available for collection at upcoming ANUFG screenings.
You’re invited to special Q&A screening of THE COMPETITION this Wednesday!
THE COMPETITION follows a young woman from a small country town with a lifelong dream of stardom and making it in the big city. When a reality TV show arrives in town to run a music competition, she sees her chance at stardom, but not before making some tough decisions about her future. A warm-hearted story of music, life and following one’s dreams, the film was shot in and around the ACT by an all-Canberran cast and crew, with a superb soundtrack from many local bands – including Owen Campbell, Chanel Cole, Julia & The Deep Sea Sirens, and more. For more information about the film, click HERE.
THE COMPETITION was written and directed by Simon Weaving, local filmmaker, Canberra Times film critic and former artistic director of the Canberra International Film Festival.
We’re very lucky to have Simon join us after the screening (at approx. 9:15 PM) for a Q&A in which he’ll discuss the film’s journey to the big screen, his experiences shooting his first feature film in Canberra, and more. So be sure to come along and avoid missing out on this unique opportunity!
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
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Terrific acting is the name of the game at the Film Group this week, with some career-best work on show from the likes of Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Hardy. Plus, our encore screening of the final film in THE HOBBIT trilogy and a special Q&A screening of THE COMPETITION.
• Wed 11 Mar @ 7:30 PM: THE COMPETITION
A young woman who dreams of being a singer spots a chance at stardom when a reality TV show arrives in her small country town to run a music competition. Special event screening followed by Q&A with writer/director Simon Weaving.
• Thu 12 Mar @ 7:30 PM: FOXCATCHER
Two brothers (Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo) are invited by an eccentric billionaire (Steve Carell) to help train an Olympic wrestling team, propelling them towards tragedy. Nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Actor (Carell).
• Fri 13 Mar @ 7:30 PM: THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES
With the fate of Middle Earth hanging in the balance, the races of men, elves and dwarves join forces in an epic war against the evil Sauron, as well as the deadly dragon Smaug. Final film in director Peter Jackson’s trilogy.
• Sat 14 Mar @ **7 PM**: NIGHTCRAWLER + LOCKE
In NIGHTCRAWLER, Jake Gyllenhaal plays a man desperate for work who finds his calling in the cut-throat world of freelance crime journalism: filming car crashes, murders and other mayhem for sale to the highest bidder.
Then, in LOCKE (at approx. 9 PM), a dedicated and successful family man (Tom Hardy) receives a phone call on the biggest night of his career that sets in motion a series of events that threaten his carefully cultivated existence.
You’re invited to special Q&A screening of THE COMPETITION this Wednesday!
THE COMPETITION follows a young woman from a small country town with a lifelong dream of stardom and making it in the big city. When a reality TV show arrives in town to run a music competition, she sees her chance at stardom, but not before making some tough decisions about her future. A warm-hearted story of music, life and following one’s dreams, the film was shot in and around the ACT by an all-Canberran cast and crew, with a superb soundtrack from many local bands – including Owen Campbell, Chanel Cole, Julia & The Deep Sea Sirens, and more. For more information about the film, click HERE.
THE COMPETITION was written and directed by Simon Weaving, local filmmaker, Canberra Times film critic and former artistic director of the Canberra International Film Festival.
We’re very lucky to have Simon join us after the screening (at approx. 9:15 PM) for a Q&A in which he’ll discuss the film’s journey to the big screen, his experiences shooting his first feature film in Canberra, and more. So be sure to come along and avoid missing out on this unique opportunity!
DATE: Wednesday 11 March
TIME: 7:30 PM; doors open for entry from 7 PM
VENUE: Coombs Theatre, corner of Fellows and Garran Roads, Acton (MAP HERE)
TICKETS: Available at the door from $15*
* $15 is the cost of a Weekly Membership to the Group, which will allow you entry into all films for 7 days from the date of purchase, including FOXCATCHER (March 12), THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES (March 13), NIGHTCRAWLER (March 14) and MORTDECAI (March 17).
For further details, contact us at info@anufg.org.au or call 02 6247 2425
ABOUT THE ANU FILM GROUP:
The ANU Film Group Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation that has been operating since 1966, screening over 150 feature films a year for the Canberra community – from the latest Hollywood blockbusters to foreign, independent and classic films not seen anywhere else. Located in the ANU just behind the National Film and Sound Archive, our 370-seat theatre is fitted out with full cinema set-up with a massive 8.5-metre screen, professional digital and 35mm cinema projectors, and a fully immersive digital surround sound system.
Membership of the Group is open to everyone. For more information about the Group, or upcoming screenings, please visit our website at www.anufg.org.au
The ANU Film Group’s 2015 Annual General Meeting is at 6 PM TONIGHT in the Coombs Theatre!
If you’ve ever been curious about how the Group runs, or would even like to help run it, then our AGM is the place to be. You can ask all the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, find out how we did in 2014, and help elect the people who will be running the Group in 2015. Who knows… that might even include you!
All members are welcome. For more information, email us at info@anufg.org.au
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
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Best Picture nominees WHIPLASH and AMERICAN SNIPER hit the screen at the Film Group this week, along with a trio of highly acclaimed films: Swedish drama FORCE MAJEURE, indie comedy-drama THE SKELETON TWINS, and Reese Witherspoon’s WILD. Plus, PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR so the kiddies don’t feel too left out!
• Tue 3 Mar @ 7:30 PM: FORCE MAJEURE
A Swedish family on a ski holiday in the French Alps survive an avalanche, but find disaster of an entirely different sort in the aftermath. Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film.
• Thu 5 Mar @ 7:30 PM: AMERICAN SNIPER
A sniper (Bradley Cooper) lauded for his legendary kill count returns home after four tours of duty, but finds that he can’t leave the war behind. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Oscar Winner for Best Sound Editing.
• Fri 6 Mar @ 7:30 PM: WHIPLASH + THE SKELETON TWINS
In WHIPLASH, a young drummer at a prestigious music school finds himself under the wing of an instructor who will stop at nothing to realise his potential. Winner of 3 Oscars, including Best Supporting Actor (J.K. Simmons).
Then, in comedy-drama THE SKELETON TWINS (at approx. 9:30 PM), two estranged twins are prompted to reunite after ten years apart when they coincidentally cheat death on the same day.
• Sat 7 Mar @ **7 PM**: PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR + WILD
In PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR, the world’s four greatest penguin spies join forces with an underground organisation to foil an evil plot and save the world. Featuring the voices of Benedict Cumberbatch and John Malkovich.
Then, in WILD (at approx. 8:45 PM), Reese Witherspoon plays a woman who, having lost all hope, embarks on a thousand-mile hike alone. Nominated for 2 Oscars, including Best Actress (Witherspoon).
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WIN TICKETS TO ‘THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY: THEM’
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A young couple (Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy) in love and eager to start building their life together find their relationship disintegrating when a tragic event threatens to destroy everything that they hold close to their hearts.
Originally conceived as two separate films depicting the relationship from two points of view, THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY: THEM combines both perspectives into a single film to offer a unique look at the subjectivity of love.
Thanks to Transmission Films, we’ve got in-season passes to give away to see THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY: THEM exclusively at Dendy Cinemas from March 12. THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY: HIM, and HER, will be also released on Dendy Direct and iTunes the same day.
For your chance to win, simply reply to this email – or email us at info@anufg.org.au – with your name, membership number (located underneath the barcode on your card) and answer to the following question: ‘Which film character would you most like to be in a relationship with, and why?’
Entries close on Monday 9 March, with the winning entries to be picked based on creativity/entertainment value. Winners will be notified via email, with prizes available for collection at upcoming ANUFG screenings.
Holy awesome double feature, film lovers – this Saturday the ANU Film Group will be screening newly minted Best Picture winner BIRDMAN back-to-back with Michael Keaton's BATMAN!
The timing couldn't be more perfect given BIRDMAN's big Oscar haul earlier in the week, and we're also very excited to bringing back BATMAN to the big screen for the first time in years in a brand new 25th anniversary digital restoration of the film. So be sure to come along and check out both films on the big screen at Australia's largest film society!
DATE: Saturday 28 February
TIME: 7 PM; doors open for entry from 6:30 PM
VENUE: Coombs Theatre, corner of Fellows and Garran Roads, Acton (MAP HERE)
TICKETS: Available at the door from $15*
*$15 is the cost of a Weekly Membership to the Group, which will allow you entry into all films for 7 days from the date of purchase, including fellow Oscar winners WHIPLASH (March 6) and AMERICAN SNIPER (March 5) next week.
For further details, contact us at info@anufg.org.au or call 02 6247 2425
ABOUT THE FILMS:
BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) – 7 PM
MA, 119 mins (2014) Dir. Alejandro G. Iñárritu
A washed up actor (Michael Keaton) who once played an iconic superhero attempts to establish himself as a true artist by mounting a Broadway play. Also starring Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis, and Naomi Watts. Winner of 4 Oscars (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography).
BATMAN – APPROX. 9 PM
PG, 125 mins (1989) Dir. Tim Burton
Michael Keaton plays the caped crusader as he attempts to protect Gotham City from a psychotic madman known as The Joker (Jack Nicholson) in the film that kicked off Hollywood's love affair with superhero blockbusters. Screening in an all-new digital restoration of the film created for its 25th anniversary!
ABOUT THE ANU FILM GROUP:
The ANU Film Group Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation that has been operating since 1966, screening over 150 feature films a year for the Canberra community, from the latest Hollywood blockbusters to foreign, independent and classic films not seen anywhere else. Located in the ANU just behind the National Film and Sound Archive, our 370-seat Coombs Theatre is fitted out with full cinema set-up with an 8.5-metre screen, professional digital and 35mm cinema projectors, and a digital surround sound system.
Membership of the Group is open to everyone. For more information about the Group, or upcoming screenings, please visit our website at www.anufg.org.au
Hollywood’s biggest night may be over, but we’re just getting started on the celebrations with two of the year’s biggest Oscar winners – Best Picture winner BIRDMAN and Best Supporting Actress winner BOYHOOD – screening at the ANU Film Group this week!
But that’s not all… Next week brings three-time winner WHIPLASH, along with fellow Oscar winner and Best Picture nominee AMERICAN SNIPER. For a full listing of all of the Oscar-winning and nominated films screening at the Film Group, click HERE.
And here’s what’s on this week:
• Wed 25 Feb @ 7:30 PM: ST. VINCENT
A young boy whose parents have just separated finds an unlikely friend and mentor in his next-door neighbour: a bawdy, hedonistic war veteran (Bill Murray).
• Thu 26 Feb @ 7:30 PM: PREDESTINATION
A Temporal Agent (Ethan Hawke) goes back in time on his final assignment in order to catch an infamous criminal that has eluded him. Winner of 4 AACTA Awards, including Best Actress (Sarah Snook).
• Fri 27 Feb @ 7:30 PM: BOYHOOD
A chronicle of a young boy’s life as he navigates adolescence, in this highly acclaimed film shot over a 12-year period. Oscar Winner for Best Supporting Actress (Patricia Arquette).
• Sat 28 Feb @ **7 PM**: BIRDMAN + BATMAN (1989)
In BIRDMAN, a washed up actor (Michael Keaton) who once played an iconic superhero attempts to establish himself as a true artist by mounting a Broadway play. Winner of 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Then, in BATMAN (at approx. 9 PM), Michael Keaton plays the caped crusader as he attempts to protect Gotham City from a psychotic madman known as The Joker (Jack Nicholson).
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YOU’RE INVITED: ANU FILM GROUP AGM ON MARCH 2
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Now that the Oscars are over, it’s time for the next biggest event on any self-respecting film buff’s calendar: the ANU Film Group’s Annual General Meeting!
This is your chance to find out what’s been happening behind the scenes, ask questions, and learn about our plans for the future. And if you’d like to contribute more to Australia’s largest film society, you can even run for a position on our committee!
The meeting will be held next week on MONDAY 2 MARCH from 6 PM in the Coombs Theatre. All members are welcome.
If you’d like more information on running for the committee or the AGM more generally, please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at info@anufg.org.au
Find out when this year's Oscar-winning and nominated films will be screening at the ANU Film Group!
• Fri 27 Feb @ 7:30 PM: BOYHOOD
WINNER – Best Supporting Actress (Patricia Arquette)
• Sat 28 Feb @ 7 PM: BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE)
WINNER (4 Awards) – Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography
• Thu 5 Mar @ 7:30 PM: AMERICAN SNIPER
WINNER – Best Sound Editing
• Fri 6 Mar @ 7:30 PM: WHIPLASH
WINNER (3 Awards) – Best Supporting Actor (J.K. Simmons), Best Editing, Best Sound Mixing
• Sat 7 Mar @ 8:45 PM: WILD
2 Nominations, including Best Actress (Reese Witherspoon)
• Thu 12 Mar @ 7:30 PM: FOXCATCHER
5 Nominations, including Best Actor (Steve Carell)
• Sat 14 Mar @ 7 PM: NIGHTCRALWER
Nomination for Best Original Screenplay
• Thu 19 Mar @ 7:30 PM: UNBROKEN
3 Nominations, including Best Cinematography
• Wed 25 Mar @ 7:30 PM: STILL ALICE
WINNER – Best Actress (Julianne Moore)
• Sat 28 Mar @ 7 PM: THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING
WINNER – Best Actor (Eddie Redmayne)
• Fri 24 Apr @ 7:30 PM: MR. TURNER
4 Nominations, including Best Cinematography
• Fri 1 May @ 7:30 PM: SELMA
WINNER – Best Original Song
• Fri 15 May @ 7:30 PM: INHERENT VICE
2 Nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay
• Sat 16 May @ 7 PM: TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT
Nomination for Best Actress (Marion Cotillard)
• Fri 22 May @ 7:30 PM: IDA
WINNER – Best Foreign Language Film
• Sat 6 Jun @ 7 PM: CITIZENFOUR
WINNER – Best Feature Documentary
The Oscars, Hollywood’s biggest night, is less than a week away and the ANU Film Group has got you covered with a massive 20 of this year’s nominees on our new programme!
From frontrunners like BIRDMAN and BOYHOOD to lesser-seen contenders like IDA and CITIZENFOUR, you won’t want to miss a single one of these acclaimed films. We’ve even put together this handy guide to ensure you don’t miss out – click HERE to check it out!
And here’s what’s on the line-up for our second week of screenings:
• Tue 17 Feb @ 7:30 PM: JOHN WICK
John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a legendary former assassin who comes out of his own self-imposed retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.
• Thu 19 Feb @ 7:30 PM: THE IMITATION GAME
During the darkest days of WWII, mathematician Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) tries to crack the Enigma code with help from fellow code breakers. Nominated for 8 Oscars, including Best Picture.
• Fri 20 Feb @ 7:30 PM: INTERSTELLAR
With humanity facing extinction, a team of explorers set out on a journey beyond our solar system in search of a planet that can sustain life. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Visual Effects.
• Sat 21 Feb @ **7 PM**: ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY + INTO THE WOODS
In ALEXANDER, a young boy for whom every day is a bad day uses his birthday wish to ‘share’ some of his bad luck with his disbelieving family. Starring Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, and Ed Oxenbould (PAPER PLANES).
Then, in INTO THE WOODS (at approx. 8:30 PM), a witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items to reverse a curse, in this musical twist on beloved fairy tales. Nominated for 3 Oscars, including Best Supporting Actress (Meryl Streep).
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WIN TICKETS TO ‘ROSEWATER’!
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Thanks to Transmission Films, we have tickets to give away to the thrilling new drama ROSEWATER, which is in cinemas from February 19.
ROSEWATER is the incredible true story of Canadian-Iranian journalist Maziar Bahari (Gael García Bernal), who was wrongfully arrested and detained in an Iranian prison for 118 days in 2009, where he was brutally interrogated under suspicion of being a spy. The topical film marks the screenwriting and directorial debut of The Daily Show host Jon Stewart. For a look at it’s trailer, click HERE.
For your chance to win one of ten in-season double passes to see the film, simply reply to this email with your name, contact number, and the answer to the following question: ‘Which film set in Iran won the Best Picture Oscar in 2013?’
Entries close on Monday 23 February, with winners to be notified via email and prizes to be available for collection at upcoming ANUFG screenings.