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.
The wait is over – our Semester One 2015 programme begins tonight!
Be sure to join us in kicking off our new screening year at our free screening of THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES tonight at 7:30 PM. We'll be joined after the film by special guests Stephen Hunter (Bombur the Dwarf) and Ché Baker (the film’s on-set colourist) who will discuss their experiences working on one of the biggest trilogies of all time, as well as their new project currently being filmed in Canberra.
Doors will open for entry from 7 PM, but it looks set to be a pretty busy night, so make sure you come along early to secure your seat.
Our trusty canteen will be open before the film with snacks, drinks and popcorn on offer. And you can also pick up our brand new programme booklets and posters too. Don’t miss out!
And here’s the rest of our first week’s jam-packed line up:
• Thu 12 Feb @ 7:30 PM: THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1
Reluctant hero Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) finds herself recruited by the rebels of District 13 to save the people of Panem from the repressive Capitol. Also starring Julianne Moore, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Liam Hemsworth.
• Fri 13 Feb @ 7:30 PM: FURY + TUSK
In FURY, a battle-hardened Army sergeant (Brad Pitt) commands a tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines, facing overwhelming odds in their attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.
Then, in TUSK (at approx. 9:45 PM), an internet radio personality travels to Canada to interview a mysterious seafarer, but soon discovers that his subject has horrific plans for him. Directed by Kevin Smith.
• Sat 14 Feb @ **7 PM**: BIG HERO 6 + OBVIOUS CHILD
In BIG HERO 6, a young robotics prodigy teams up with a plus-sized inflatable robot named Baymax and his friends to save the city of San Fransokyo from a devastating threat. Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature Film.
Then, in OBVIOUS CHILD (at approx. 9 PM), a young comedienne's unplanned pregnancy forces her to confront the realities of independent womanhood for the first time, beginning a hilarious journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
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THE HOBBIT ON MONDAY – FOLLOWED BY Q&A W/ SPECIAL GUESTS
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll no doubt be aware that our new programme’s opening screening of THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES is next Monday (February 9) at 7:30 PM.
We’re now very excited to also announce that we’ll be joined at the screening by two very special guests: actor Stephen Hunter, who plays Bombur the dwarf, and the film’s on-set colourist, Ché Baker!
Stephen and Ché are in Canberra shooting a new film and will be joining us for a post-screening Q&A starting at approximately 10 PM.
So if you weren’t already planning on coming along and inviting everyone you know to our free screening of the final film in THE HOBBIT trilogy, now you really have no excuse. Be there and don’t miss out on this very special event!
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PRE-PURCHASE MEMBERSHIPS AND BEAT THE QUEUES!
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Our big day is only one week away and, if past years are anything to go by, the first few weeks will be incredibly busy and crowded. To avoid having to join the queues to sign up at the door, make sure you pre-purchase your memberships online to allow you to go straight through to our express pick-up lane.
Not only do you save on time by not having to fill out a form or bring along cash, your card will be pre-printed and pre-laminated for your convenience too.
Don’t wait any longer – head over to www.anufg.org.au/join and pre-purchase your membership now!
Here it is – we’re very proud to present to you our brand new programme for Semester One 2015!
Featuring over 80 films – from the latest Hollywood blockbusters, to acclaimed independent and foreign selections, including 20 (!) of this year’s Oscar nominated films – there’s bound to be something for everyone on our line-up.
You can view the programme in full right now on our website at HERE.
Alternatively, you can also download it in PDF format HERE or add the entire programme to your mobile device or computer in just one click HERE.
Please share it, spread the word, and start marking your calendars now. Screenings kick off in exactly three weeks on Monday 9 February with our free screening of THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES.
And for those of you who were holding off on pre-purchasing, you now no longer have any excuse. Skip the queues and have your membership card ready for pick-up at your first screening of 2015 by pre-purchasing online at www.anufg.org.au/join now!
1. From Wednesday 14 January, 2015 to Sunday 18 January, 2015 the ANU Film Group Inc. will be giving away one (1) free weekly pass per day.
2. The weekly pass will be valid for entry into all screening within seven (7) days from the date of redemption.
3. Prizes must be redeemed for use in person by the prize winner at any ANU Film Group screening by Saturday 21 February, 2015.
4. Weekly passes can be upgraded, at the prize winner's choosing, to full Annual or Semester memberships within two weeks of expiry for $10 off the full membership’s price.
5. Entries must take the form of an answer posted as a comment to the daily question post on the ANU Film Group's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ANUFG
6. In the case of multiple correct answers, only one (1) winner will be picked at random. In the case of no correct answers, the prize will roll over to the following day's competition. Specific rules may apply for certain questions in regards to the determination of winners.
7. Only one entry per person per day for each competition is permitted. Entrants are limited to win only one prize for the duration of the competition.
8. Winners will be notified via an additional comment to the daily question post, as well as by private message. All reasonable efforts will be made to contact winners.
9. Any unclaimed prizes after Saturday 21 February, 2015 will be forfeited.
10. In the event of any disputes, the decision of the ANU Film Group's committee of management will be final.
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WIN WEEKLY PASSES ON FACEBOOK
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As you may have heard, we’ve been counting down to the reveal of our upcoming programme on Facebook with sneak peeks of some of the notable films on our Semester One 2015 line up. Today marks the halfway point of our countdown and, to kick off the last five days, we’ll be holding a series of giveaways.
Each day from today until Sunday 18 January, we’ll be giving away one free weekly pass to the ANU Film Group.
All you have to do to be in the running to win is to answer the daily question on our Facebook page. So if you haven’t already done so, be sure to like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ANUFG and check back in each day at noon for new questions!
The weekly passes will be valid for entry into all screenings within seven days from the date of redemption, and must be redeemed for use before Saturday 21 February. Weekly passes can also be upgraded to Annual or Semester memberships within two weeks of expiry for $10 off the full membership’s price.
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SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE ANU FILM GROUP
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Do you have friends? Family? Social media followers? If so, we’d love it if you could spread the word to all of them about the upcoming release of our new programme and events like our free screening of THE HOBBIT on February 9.
As a not-for-profit society, the ANU Film Group operates purely on word of mouth to tell people about what we do. But we wouldn’t have been able to make it to 49 years of screenings without you.
So why not tell everyone you know about your favourite film society -- and Canberra’s best way to see movies -- and help fill our theatre with more movie lovers just like you. After all, movies are best seen with a great audience, and audiences don’t get better than at the Film Group!
For some inspiration, have a look at what one of our members did recently when she posted an article about us on Weekend Notes HERE.
Today marks exactly one month to the day until our Semester One 2015 programme kicks off. And what better film to start the year with than the conclusion of an epic saga 20 years in the making?
We're proud to announce that THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES will be our first screening on Monday 9 February at 7:30 PM.
Directed by Peter Jackson, the final film in THE HOBBIT trilogy picks up with the fate of Middle Earth hanging in the balance as the races of men, elves and dwarves join forces in an epic war against the evil Sauron, as well as the deadly dragon Smaug. Featuring an all-star cast including Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Entry will be FREE for everyone, so mark your calendars, spread the word and come along to say goodbye to Middle Earth -- and hello to a new year of ANU Film Group screenings!
Be sure also to join us on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ANUFG where we’ve kickstarted a 10-day countdown to the full Semester One 2015 programme reveal on January 19, featuring sneak peeks at our exciting new line-up, giveaways and more!
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SKIP THE QUEUES: PRE-PURCHASE YOUR MEMBERSHIPS NOW
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Is a month still too long to wait? We feel your pain and have just the thing: memberships for 2015 are now available for pre-purchase!
Pre-purchase your membership and skip the start-of-year queues by simply picking up your ready-made card on your way in to your first screening of the year. Membership payments can be made via credit card, PayPal or direct bank transfer, so no cash is necessary. And best of all, you can purchase memberships as gifts for other people too.
To purchase your membership now, head over to www.anufg.org.au/join
On behalf of the ANU Film Group, we'd like wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a safe, relaxing holiday period!
Rest up, watch some movies, and we'll see you all in 2015 when we begin to reveal details of our upcoming Semester One programme, which kicks off in just six weeks.
Stuck for a last minute Christmas gift? Why not give the gift of a year's worth of movies at Australia's largest film society? Go to www.anufg.org.au/join to get in early and secure a membership for yourself or your loved ones now!
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WANTED: ACCOUNTANT FOR 2015
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Each year, we are required by our Constitution to have our accounts officially audited by an independent third party, in order for them to be presented for the record at our Annual General Meeting. We are currently on the lookout for a new accountant to assist us in auditing our 2014 accounts in preparation for our AGM in March 2015.
The person must be one of the following:
(a) a Chartered Accountant,
(b) a Certified Practising Accountant,
(c) a Company Auditor,
(d) a Registered Auditor, or
(e) a member of the National Institute of Accountants
If you are interested in helping us out, or know someone that might, we'd love for you to reach out to us with more information by dropping us a line at info@anufg.org.au. Thanks!