We have tickets to give away to Body of Work's 20th anniversary screening of the Oscar-winning drama THE PIANO at the National Film and Sound Archive's Arc Cinema on Sunday 24 November at 1:30 PM!
Actor Sam Neill, producer Jan Chapman and At the Movies host Margaret Pomeranz will be on hand for an introduction and a post-screening Q&A to discuss the film and Harvey Weinstein's efforts to push the film for international awards recognition.
To win one of two double passes to the event, email us at info@anufg.org.au with 'THE PIANO' in the subject line, and your name, membership number and the answer to the following question 'How many Oscars did THE PIANO win?'
Entries close on Wednesday 20 November at 11:59 PM, with winners to be contacted via email and prizes to be collected at the venue.
We have tickets to Body of Work’s special screening of the alternate US cut of the feel-good Australian hit THE SAPPHIRES at the National Film and Sound Archive's Arc Cinema on Sunday 24 November at 10 AM!
Director Wayne Blair and producer Rosemary Blight will be on hand for an introduction as well as a post-screening Q&A where they’ll discuss the process of re-editing and re-imagining the highest grossing Australian film of 2012 for a different audience. The screening is followed by lunch served in the NFSA Courtyard.
For your chance to win one of two double passes to the event, simply email us at info@anufg.org.au with ‘THE SAPPHIRES’ in the subject line and your name, membership number and the answer to the following question: ‘At which international film festival did THE SAPPHIRES have its world premiere in 2012?
Entries close on Wednesday 20 November at 11:59 PM, with winners to be contacted via email and prizes to be collected at the venue.
The ANU Film Group’s screening year for 2013 is sadly wrapping up this week, as we’ll soon be going on our annual screening hiatus until February 10 next year. So please join us in closing out the year with a bang as we screen the critically-acclaimed space thriller GRAVITY, this year’s other White House invasion action flick WHITE HOUSE DOWN, and then end the year with beloved comedy GROUNDHOG DAY before returning to do it all over again next year!
Saturday 23 November is also the last day to get in your film suggestions (www.anufg.org.au/suggestions), and to respond to our member survey for your chance to win a Semester One 2014 membership (www.anufg.org.au/survey) -- so make sure to submit yours before it’s too late!
And last, but certainly not least, we also have competitions to win tickets to the Canberra International Film Festival’s inaugural Body of Work celebration, which is bringing Hollywood mega-producer Harvey Weinstein to Canberra. Read on for your chance to win, but first, here’s what’s on for our last week of screenings!
• Fri 22 Nov @ 8 PM: GRAVITY followed by RIDDICK
Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in critically acclaimed thriller GRAVITY as two astronauts who must work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón (CHILDREN OF MEN), the film is already picking up major Oscar buzz and is an absolute must-see on the big screen!
Then, in RIDDICK (at approx. 9:45 PM), a soldier-turned-fugitive (Vin Diesel) is left for dead on a sun-scorched planet and finds himself fighting for survival against both alien predators and mercenaries determined to wipe him out.
• Sat 23 Nov @ **7 PM**: WHITE HOUSE DOWN followed by GROUNDHOG DAY
In WHITE HOUSE DOWN, when the White House is attacked by paramilitary invaders, it’s up to an aspiring Secret Service agent (Channing Tatum) to protect the President (Jamie Foxx), rescue his daughter and save the country. Not to be confused with this year’s other White House invasion flick, OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN, starring Gerard Butler.
Getting a sense of déjà vu? What better way to close out the screening year than with a 20th anniversary screening of the beloved GROUNDHOG DAY (at approx. 9:15 PM) in which a jaded weatherman (Bill Murray) finds himself living the same day over and over again.
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WIN TICKETS TO BODY OF WORK!
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The Canberra International Film Festival's inaugural Body of Work celebration of Hollywood mega-producer Harvey Weinstein kicks off this weekend right here in Canberra. Comprising a series of intimate conversations, master classes, screenings, Q&As and, of course, a glitzy ball and even an Australian premiere, Body of Work will run from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 November.
The ANU Film Group is very fortunate to have been given tickets to give away to a number of these special events, so here’s your chance to score one of many prizes in this triple competition!
All three competitions close on WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER at 11:59 PM so be quick if you want to be in the running to win! All winners will be contacted via email within 24 hours of closing, with prizes to be collected from the venues.
Tickets for all events are still available for purchase, and more information can be found on Body of Work’s website HERE as well as their Facebook page HERE.
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COMPETITION: WIN TICKETS TO BODY OF WORK’S SCREENING OF ‘THE SAPPHIRES’
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First up is your chance to attend Body of Work’s screening of the alternate US cut of the feel-good Australian hit THE SAPPHIRES at the National Film and Sound Archive’s Arc Cinema on Sunday 24 November starting at 10 AM.
Director Wayne Blair and producer Rosemary Blight will be on hand for an introduction as well as a post-screening Q&A to discuss the process of re-imagining the highest grossing Australian film of 2012 for an American audience. To enter, click HERE!
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COMPETITION: WIN TICKETS TO BODY OF WORK’S SCREENING OF ‘THE PIANO’
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Next, we also have tickets to Body of Work’s 20th anniversary screening of the Oscar-winning New Zealand drama THE PIANO at the NFSA’s Arc Cinema on Sunday 24 November at 1:30 PM.
Actor Sam Neill, producer Jan Chapman and At The Movies host Margaret Pomeranz will in attendance for an introduction and a post-screening Q&A to discuss the film and Harvey Weinstein's efforts to push the film for international awards recognition. To enter, click HERE!
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COMPETITION: WIN TICKETS TO THE AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE OF ‘MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM’
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Finally, we have tickets to Body of Work’s closing event, the Australian premiere of MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM at Palace Electric Cinemas on Sunday 24 November at 4:45 PM!
The highly anticipated biopic of Nelson Mandela was handpicked by Harvey Weinstein to be Body of Work’s closing event and is already picking up Oscar buzz in advance of its local release in February 2014. At the Movies host Margaret Pomeranz and South African High Commissioner HE Koleka A Mqulwana will introduce the screening, which will be followed by an after party to close out the inaugural Body of Work celebration. To enter, click HERE!
This week, venture into the afterlife, laugh at the meaning of life, race a snail and go on an adventure with teenage demigods -- only at the ANU Film Group!
We’ve also got tickets to give away to Dendy’s exclusive season of the acclaimed killer whale documentary BLACKFISH. And don’t forget to fill out our member survey for your chance to win a Semester One 2014 membership -- entry forms are available at all screenings or online at www.anufg.org.au/survey
• Fri 15 Nov @ 8 PM: R.I.P.D. followed by MONTY PYTHON’S THE MEANING OF LIFE
In R.I.P.D., a recently slain cop (Ryan Reynolds) joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest In Peace Department and is partnered with a lawman from the 1800s (Jeff Bridges) in order to find his murderer.
Then, in a special 30th anniversary screening of MONTY PYTHON’S THE MEANING OF LIFE (at approx. 9:45 PM), the Monty Python comedy troupe take a look at life in all its stages in a series of satirical and hilarious sketches.
• Sat 16 Nov @ **7 PM**: TUBRO followed by PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS
In TURBO, a freak accident grants a garden snail the power of super-speed, and he sets off on an extraordinary journey to achieve his life-long dream: competing in the world's fastest race, the Indy 500.
Then, in PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS (at approx. 8:45 PM), the son of Poseidon and his demigod friends embark on an epic quest to the Sea of Monsters to stop an ancient evil from returning.
[NOTE: Saturday’s films replace THE SMURFS 2 and GROWN UPS 2, which were originally scheduled for November 16.]
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WIN TICKETS TO ‘BLACKFISH’ -- EXCLUSIVELY AT DENDY!
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The critically acclaimed documentary BLACKFISH, which recently screened at the Canberra International Film Festival, will be screening exclusively at Dendy Canberra from November 21 and we’ve got tickets to give away!
The film tells the gripping and tragic story of a performing orca whale that killed several people while in captivity, and explores the creature’s extraordinary nature, its cruel treatment by humans and the dangers of the sea-park industry.
For your chance to win an in-season double pass to the film, simply email info@anufg.org.au with your name, membership number (located underneath the barcode on your card) and the answer to the following question: ‘What was the title of the 1993 family film that also featured a captive orca whale?’
Entries close on Tuesday 19 November at 5 PM, with winners to be contacted via email and prizes to be collected from the Dendy Canberra box office.
Magicians, bodybuilders, surfers and more hit the screen at the Film Group this week! Plus, a reminder to suggest films for next semester, and your chance to win tickets to Palace Electric’s screening of the 1954 romantic classic SABRINA.
• Thu 31 Oct @ 8 PM: WHAT’S IN A NAME? (LE PRÉNOM)
At a dinner party, a father-to-be announces the controversial name for his future son, igniting a scandalous discussion which brings to light secrets and surprises in this award-winning French box office hit.
• Fri 1 Nov @ 8 PM: NOW YOU SEE ME followed by DRIFT
In NOW YOU SEE ME, an FBI agent tracks a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.
Featuring an all-star cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo and Morgan Freeman.
Then, in DRIFT (at approx. 10 PM), two brothers in 1970s Australia battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers as they kick-start the modern surf industry. Starring Xavier Samuel and Sam Worthington.
• Sat 2 Nov @ **7 PM**: PAIN AND GAIN followed by THE GUILT TRIP
In PAIN AND GAIN, a trio of bodybuilders chasing the American Dream get caught up in a kidnapping scheme that goes terribly wrong. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson. Based on a true story.
Then, in THE GUILT TRIP (at approx. 9:15 PM), an inventor (Seth Rogen) sets out to sell his latest invention, but unexpectedly finds himself on a cross-country road trip with his mother (Barbara Streisand).
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SUGGEST FILMS FOR SEMESTER ONE 2014
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Just in case you missed it in last week’s packed message, film suggestions are now open for Semester One 2014!
Whether you’d like to see new film or a beloved classic, be sure to let us know what films you want on the programme next year. Click HERE or head over to www.anufg.org.au/suggestions now to have your say, or pick up a printed form from the door at any upcoming screening. Film suggestions close on Saturday 23 November.
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WIN TICKETS TO ‘SABRINA’ AT PALACE ELECTRIC!
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Palace Electric’s second edition of their Vintage Electric series of classics continue on into November this weekend with the Oscar-winning romantic comedy SABRINA, starring Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn. Also coming up in November is Clint Eastwood’s signature role in DIRTY HARRY, classic musical OKLAHOMA, and quintessential Woody Allen film, ANNIE HALL.
Tickets are $8 for Palace Movie Club members and $10 for non-members, but thanks to our friends at Palace Electric, we’ve got two tickets to give away to SABRINA this Sunday (November 3) at 3 PM!
For your chance to win, simply email info@anufg.org.au with your name, membership number and the answer to the following question: ‘Who played the title role of SABRINA in the 1995 remake of the same name?’ Be quick -- winners to be drawn at 12 noon on Friday!
There’s only one month to go until our Semester Two 2013 programme wraps up, and you’ll be pleased to know that we’re already starting work on our programme for Semester One 2014!
But we can’t do it alone -- we need your help to tell us what films you’d like to see on our programme next year, as well as a little more about yourself in our new member survey. Read on for more details on both, including your chance to win a Semester One 2014 membership, but first, here’s what’s on this week:
• Thu 24 Oct @ 8 PM: THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES
After her mother disappears, a seemingly ordinary teenager (Lily Collins) discovers that she is a descendant of a line of secret warriors tasked with protecting the world from demons.
• Fri 25 Oct @ 8 PM: BAD BOYS followed by BOYZ N THE HOOD
Our Retro Revivals series ends with a bang this week as we revisit the style-over-substance excess of the 1990s!
Director Michael Bay unleashes his signature style upon the world with his first film in 1995’s BAD BOYS, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as two best friends and narcotic detectives investigating a case of stolen heroin.
Then, in 1991’s BOYZ N THE HOOD (at approx. 10:15 PM), three friends growing up in inner-city Los Angeles find themselves taking very different approaches to the difficulties they face, in this Oscar-nominated, critically-acclaimed film.
• Sat 26 Oct @ **7 PM**: STOKER followed by WHAT LIES BENEATH
In STOKER, after her father dies, a young girl (Mia Wasikowska) and her emotionally unstable mother (Nicole Kidman) are visited by a mysterious uncle who may have ulterior motives. From acclaimed Korean director Park Chan-Wook (OLDBOY).
Then in WHAT LIES BENEATH (at approx. 8:45 PM), a man (Harrison Ford) finds himself growing concerned about his increasingly unstable wife (Michelle Pfeiffer) when she starts believing that their lakeside home is haunted by a ghost.
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COMPLETE OUR MEMBER SURVEY + WIN A SEMESTER ONE 2014 MEMBERSHIP!
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Wish screenings were earlier? Want to see more of a particular type of film at the Film Group? Here’s your chance to make a difference! We want to know what you think, so we’ve put together a brief survey to find out more about our members, where they’re from, and what they think about us, all so that we can continually improve the ANUFG experience.
The survey is now available to complete online by clicking HERE or going to www.anufg.org.au/survey. Alternatively, printed copies will also be available at the door at any screening, along with a drop box for completed surveys. The survey itself takes no longer than 10 minutes to complete, so is the perfect activity while waiting for a screening to start!
Best of all, if you complete a survey before November 23, you have the option of entering a draw to win one of two ANUFG memberships for Semester One 2014!
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SUGGEST FILMS FOR SEMESTER ONE 2014
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Film suggestions are also now open for Semester One 2014, so be sure to let us know what films you’d like to see on the programme next year. Whether it’s a new film or an old classic, click HERE or head over to www.anufg.org.au/suggestions now to have your say. Printed film suggestion forms will also be available at all screenings at the door.
Film suggestions close on Saturday 23 November!
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SEMESTER TWO MEMBERSHIPS NOW ONLY $30!
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Want to see hits like GRAVITY, NOW YOU SEE ME, TURBO and WHITE HOUSE DOWN for the average price of just two tickets to your local cinema? Now you can!
From today up until the end of the year, Semester Two 2013 memberships are reduced to just $30. With plenty of films left to see -- including special anniversary screenings of MONTY PYTHON’S THE MEANING OF LIFE and GROUNDHOG DAY -- be sure to join us in finishing out our screening year with some fantastic films.
Offer valid in person at any screening, or online by clicking HERE or visiting www.anufg.org.au/join
It’s Matt Damon week at the Film Group this week, as we screen two very different films starring the actor, along with a KICK-ASS double bill and the 1997 sci-fi classic GATTACA!
Be sure to read on to find out about what will be replacing our double feature of THE SMURFS 2 and GROWN UPS 2 on November 16, which have sadly fallen off the programme. Plus, your chance to win tickets to the Canberra International Film Festival!
• Tue 15 Oct @ 8 PM: BEHIND THE CANDELABRA
A behind-the-scenes look at the tempestuous and secret relationship between flamboyant entertainer Liberace (Michael Douglas) and his younger lover (Matt Damon). Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
[Note: this film replaces THE BLING RING, which was originally scheduled for this date and time.]
• Fri 18 Oct @ 8 PM: ELYSIUM followed by GATTACA
In ELYSIUM, the wealthy live on an idyllic space station while the poor reside on a ruined Earth. A desperate man (Matt Damon again!) takes on a daring mission that could bring equality to the polarised worlds.
Then, in GATTACA (at approx. 10 PM), a genetically inferior man assumes the identity of a superior man in order to pursue his life-long dream of space travel in this sci-fi classic starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law.
• Sat 19 Oct @ **7 PM**: KICK-ASS followed by KICK-ASS 2
Revel in the ultra-violent, foul-mouthed, spandex-clad mayhem of the KICK-ASS films as we screen both films back to back!
In KICK-ASS, an ordinary teenager (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) with no powers sets out to become a superhero. Naming himself Kick-Ass, he teams up with fellow costumed vigilantes Hit-Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) and Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage) to take down a local drug lord.
Then, in KICK-ASS 2 (at approx. 9 PM), Kick-Ass discovers that he has inspired a new wave of masked crusaders and joins forces with an ex-mobster (Jim Carrey) to form a superhero team. Unknown to him, an enemy from his past is assembling his own league of supervillains.
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SCREENING CHANGES: ‘THE SMURFS 2’ + ‘GROWN UPS 2’ ON NOV 16
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Due to print availability issues, we regret to inform you that our upcoming double feature of THE SMURFS 2 and GROWN UPS 2 on Saturday 16 November will no longer be screening as planned.
In their place, we will instead be screening Dreamworks’ animated racing snail film TURBO followed by Greek mythology action/adventure film PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS.
In TURBO (starting at 7 PM), a freak accident grants an ordinary garden snail the power of super-speed, and he sets off on an extraordinary journey to achieve his life-long dream: competing in the world's fastest race, the Indy 500. Featuring an all-star cast of voices, including Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Michelle Rodriguez and Samuel L. Jackson.
And in PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS (at approx. 8:45 PM), the son of Poseidon and his demigod friends embark on an epic quest to the Sea of Monsters to stop an ancient evil from returning. Sequel to 2010’s PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF, and based on the hit series of novels by Rick Riordan.
We apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment caused by the changes, and hope that you will enjoy the new additions to our programme.
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WIN TICKETS TO CIFF’S 'IN CONVERSATION' FILMS!
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As you probably already know, the 17th Canberra International Film Festival (CIFF) kicks off on October 30 and brings an exciting and inspired selection of unique films from around the world to the nation's capital.
This year's festival is divided into nine thematic 'strands' of films, each devoted to provoking thought and igniting discussion on a range of topics from sex, politics and religion to life, love and liberty.
Thanks to our friends at CIFF, we have tickets to give away to the festival's special series of 'In Conversation' films and Q&A discussions, which highlight a specific film from each of the nine strands while discussing their broader themes.
For your chance to win one of five double passes to an In Conversation film and the post-screening discussion of your choice, first check out the nine films on offer at their website: http://www.canberrafilmfestival.com.au/content/ciff-conversations
Then email us at info@anufg.org.au with your name, membership number and answer to the following question: 'Which of the In Conversation screenings and discussions would you most like to attend, and why?'
Entries close on Sunday 27 October at 5 PM, with the most creative/insightful entries to be selected as winners shortly after. Winners will then be notified via email, with tickets to be collected on the night. Please also note that some sessions may sell out ahead of time, and if this is the case by the time winners are drawn, winners may be required to pick another film.
Halloween comes early to the Film Group this week with our Retro Revivals double feature highlighting the Ectoplasmic Eighties with BEETLEJUICE and POLTERGEIST! Also on offer is fake family road trip comedy WE’RE THE MILLERS and the conclusion of director Richard Linklater’s critically acclaimed ‘Before’ trilogy in BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
And be sure to read on to find out how to win tickets to Dendy’s exclusive red carpet gala screening of Tom Hanks’ latest film, CAPTAIN PHILLIPS!
• Thu 10 Oct @ 8 PM: WE’RE THE MILLERS
A small-time pot dealer decides to create a fake family as part of his plan to avoid suspicion after he is tasked with moving a huge shipment of drugs into the U.S. from Mexico.
• Fri 11 Oct @ 8 PM: BEETLEJUICE followed by POLTERGEIST
Pay a visit to haunted houses of two very different kinds in the lead up to Halloween as part of our Ectoplasmic Eighties Retro Revivals night!
In director Tim Burton’s second feature film, BEETLEJUICE, a recently deceased young couple hire a devious "bio-exorcist" named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) to scare away the new owners of their former home.
Then, in POLTERGEIST (at approx. 9:45 PM), a family finds their home invaded by malevolent ghosts that abduct the family's youngest daughter. A true classic of the horror genre, the film is currently being remade for release in 2014.
• Sat 12 Oct @ **7 PM**: BEFORE MIDNIGHT followed by SONG FOR MARION
Director Richard Linklater completes his acclaimed trilogy in BEFORE MIDNIGHT, catching up with the now-married Jesse and Celine (Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy) nearly two decades after their chance meeting on a train bound for Vienna.
Then, in SONG FOR MARION (at approx. 9 PM), a grumpy pensioner (Terence Stamp) attempts to honour his terminally ill wife’s (Vanessa Redgrave) passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong.
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WIN TICKETS TO DENDY’S GALA SCREENING OF ‘CAPTAIN PHILLIPS’!
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Tom Hanks stars as CAPTAIN PHILLIPS in this pulse-pounding thriller based on the true story of the 2009 hijacking of an American cargo ship by Somali pirates. The powerful film examines the relationship between the ship’s commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (Hanks) and the Somali pirate captain who takes him hostage, as both men find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control.
Directed by Paul Greengrass (THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM, UNITED 93), the film had its world premiere at the New York Film Festival two weeks ago where it received rave reviews, particularly praising Hanks’ comeback performance as a strong contender for next year’s Oscar race.
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS is in cinemas on October 24, but we’ve got your chance to see it early on TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER at Dendy Canberra’s special red carpet gala screening. The exclusive event kicks off at 6:00 PM with pre-screening drinks and canapés, with the film itself beginning at 6:30 PM.
For your chance to win one of five double passes to attend this event, 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: ‘Name one other film in which Tom Hanks plays a character based on a real person.’
Entries close on Tuesday 15 October at 12 pm (noon). Only winners will be contacted via email, with names to be put on a door list for the event.
Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, spring breakers and more are on offer at the Film Group this week!
Don’t forget that LORE replaces THE DEEP BLUE SEA as the second feature after WORLD WAR Z this Saturday. Plus, read on for details on Palace Electric’s second edition of Vintage Electric films, with a chance to win tickets to THE BIG LEBOWSKI this Sunday!
• Wed 2 Oct @ 8 PM: NO
An ad executive comes up with a bold and unorthodox campaign to defeat military dictator Augusto Pinochet in Chile's 1988 referendum. Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards in 2013.
• Fri 4 Oct @ 8 PM: ONLY GOD FORGIVES followed by SPRING BREAKERS
In ONLY GOD FORGIVES, a drug-smuggler (Ryan Gosling) thriving in Bangkok’s criminal underworld is tasked by his scheming mother (Kristen Scott Thomas) to hunt down those responsible for his brother’s recent death.
Then, in SPRING BREAKERS (at approx. 9:45 PM), four teenagers land in jail after committing a robbery to fund a vacation, but find themselves bailed out by a drug dealer (James Franco) who wants them to do some dirty work.
• Sat 5 Oct @ **7 PM**: WORLD WAR Z followed by LORE
In WORLD WAR Z, Brad Pitt stars as an ex-United Nations investigator, who must traverse the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself.
Then, in LORE (at approx. 9 PM) five destitute siblings embark on a 900-kilometre journey across Germany to their grandmother’s house after their Nazi parents disappear in the face of arrest following the end of WWII.
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VINTAGE ELECTRIC EDITION TWO + WIN TICKETS TO ‘THE BIG LEBOWSKI’!
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Following on from the success of their first edition of Vintage Electric screenings, Palace Electric are back with another season of classic and cult films screening every Sunday at 3 PM. The new season begins this week and runs until the end of February, with tickets costing $8 for Palace Movie Club members and $10 for everyone else.
Vintage Electric Edition Two kicks off this Sunday with the Coen Brothers’ classic THE BIG LEBOWSKI, with other films for the month of October including the Marilyn Monroe comedy GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, David Lynch’s dark thriller BLUE VELVET and quirky coming-of-age tale HAROLD AND MAUDE.
And thanks to our friends at Palace Electric, we’ve got tickets to give away to the season’s opening screening of THE BIG LEBOWSKI, screening this Sunday (October 6) at 3 PM!
For your chance to win tickets to the outrageous comedic classic starring Jeff Bridges and John Goodman, simply email info@anufg.org.au with your name, membership number and the answer to the following question: ‘What film on our current Semester Two 2013 programme does Jeff Bridges star in?’
Be quick -- winners will be drawn and contacted by 12 noon this Friday!
Paranormal investigations, a 1970s Retro Revivals night featuring Martin Scorsese and Bruce Lee, and Edgar Wright/Simon Pegg/Nick Frost's Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy feature at the Film Group this week!
• Thu 26 Sep @ 8 PM: THE CONJURING
Famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) are hired by a family to examine their farmhouse, and discover a spectral menace that threatens to destroy everyone involved. Directed by James Wan (SAW, INSIDIOUS).
• Fri 27 Sep @ 8 PM: MEAN STREETS followed by ENTER THE DRAGON
Our 1970s Retro Revivals double feature celebrates the 40th anniversaries of two significant cinematic milestones: the film that defined Martin Scorsese's signature style, and martial arts legend Bruce Lee's final film.
In director Martin Scorsese's MEAN STREETS, a small-time gangster (Harvey Keitel) struggles to survive on the streets of New York. Also featuring Scorsese's first collaboration with Robert De Niro.
Then, in ENTER THE DRAGON (at approx. 10 PM) Bruce Lee plays a martial artist who is tasked with spying on a reclusive crime lord during a tournament. The film was Lee’s final completed film prior to his death that same year.
• Sat 28 Sep @ **7 PM**: THE WORLD'S END followed by HOT FUZZ
In THE WORLD'S END, five friends reunite and return to their home town in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier, and unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival. The final film in director Edgar Wright's Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy.
Then, revisit Wright's second film in the trilogy with the action-film parody HOT FUZZ (at approx. 9 PM), in which a top London cop (Simon Pegg) is involuntarily transferred to a quaint English village and discovers a sinister conspiracy afoot.
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LOST PROPERTY?
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Have you left anything behind at a Film Group screening recently?
In case you weren't aware of it, our dedicated committee members stay behind after every screening to clean up rubbish and to collect lost property. Items of value are left with the Coombs Building or ANU Security, while other items are stored in our lost property cupboard at the theatre.
If you've lost anything recently, be sure to ask the Duty Manager on your way into any upcoming screening and we can check to see if it was picked up. We have an assortment of hats, jackets, pillows and other items currently being kept, and would be happy to return them to their respective owners.