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ME AND ORSON WELLES (PG) 114min
  
A coming-of-age tale set in the art
deco glory of 1930s New York City.
17-year-old student Richard (Zac
Efron), while strolling the streets
of New York, happens upon the
yet-to-open Mercury Theatre and
is noticed by its mercurial founder,
Orson Welles (in an extraordinary performance by newcomer
Christian McKay). He lands a bit part in Julius Caesar, the
production that catapulted Welles to the top. Shown the
ropes by beautiful, ambitious production assistant Sonja
(Claire Danes), Richard spends the next week learning about
life and love. A celebration of love, theatre and the passions
that inspire greatness. Dir Richard Linklater, UK/USA. Aug 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, Sept 1 |
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FOOD, INC. (PG) 88min
According to this documentary, the
US food industry doesn’t want its
customers to know the truth about
what they’re eating; the reality
of agri-business is just too hard
to swallow. Experts such as Eric
Schlosser (Fast Food Nation) tell
the shocking stories behind the plump chicken, the perfect
tomato and the insecticide-resistant crop, as well as the
increasing rates of obesity and diabetes, which are linked
to food industrialisation. A lucidly presented and shocking
indictment of an industry which has been taken over by
greedy, litigious, multinational corporations. Dir Robert Kenner, USA. Sept 1, 3, 4, 5, 8 |
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LEAVING (MA) 85min
 Suzanne (Kristin Scott Thomas) is
the wife of a doctor and mother of
two teenagers who decides to go
back to work as a physiotherapist,
and fixes up a consulting room in
an annex of their house. The man
in charge of the work is a Spanish
labourer, Ivan, working illegally after a spell in prison. When
Suzanne meets Ivan the connection is electric, and she is
soon caught up in a turbulent affair. Her husband reacts
badly, but his attempts to keep her are matched in their
extremity by Suzanne’s headlong rush to shed her former life. Dir Catherine Corsini, France. English subtitles. Sept 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15 |
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SOUTH SOLITAR Y (M) 120min
The new film from Shirley Barrett
(Love Serenade) follows Meredith
(Miranda Otto), unmarried and 35,
who arrives at a remote lighthouse
island in 1927 to assist her uncle
Wadsworth (Barry Otto) in his
newly appointed position as head
lighthouse keeper. Bad weather and misadventure leave
Meredith marooned on the desolate island with only the
sullen and withdrawn assistant keeper Fleet (Marton Csokas)
for companionship. A special film, stunningly photographed
and with fine performances. Dir Shirley Barrett, Australia. Sept 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15 |
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INCEPTION (M) 142min
 
Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is
a skilled thief in the dangerous
art of extraction: stealing valuable
secrets from deep within the
subconscious during the dream
state. His ability has made him a
coveted player in this treacherous
new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made
him an international fugitive and cost him everything he
has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at
redemption, one last job that could give him his life. This is a
truly unforgettable movie experience that you will talk about
for days and want to see again and again. Dir Christopher
Nolan, USA/UK. Sept 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 19, 22 |
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THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
(M) 108min
 
Marie-Jeanne and Robert Duval
have three children: Albert, Raphaël
and Fleur. Sketched out over twelve
years, between 1988 and 2000,
we meet the Duval family on five
decisive days in their lives... days
where they find themselves individually and collectively
dealing with the sorts of life changes that affect most
families. This is an unassuming film with a generous spirit:
gentle, intelligent, genuine and heart warming. Dir Remi Bazancon, France. English subtitles.Sept 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 29 |
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THE HEDGEHOG (LE HÉRISSON) (M) 99min
Renée is the concierge of a grand
Parisian apartment building.
Outwardly reliable and totally
uncultured, beneath her façade
lies a woman passionate about
art and culture, often more
knowledgeable than her employers,
with their successful but emotionally void lives. Several
floors up lives 11-year-old Paloma who, determined to avoid
a vacuous future, decides to film the people around her. A
sudden acquaintance with their elegant and enigmatic new
neighbour, Mr Ozu, changes their lives. A moving story about
love, life and the beauty of unexpected friendships. Dir Mona Achache, France. English subtitles.Sept 17, 19, 20, 22 |
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THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES (MA) 129min
 
Benjamin, a retired court employee,
decides to write a book about an
old murder case that he believes
wasn’t properly solved. He becomes
determined to find the real
culprit and reopen the case – a
complicated and thrilling quest
that director Juan Jose Campanella depicts with a style
effortlessly juggling romance, comedy, suspense and political
commentary. Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language film. Dir Juan Jose Campanella, Argentina. English subtitles.Sept 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 |
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TOY STORY 3 (G) 108min
 
The creators of the Toy Story films, including the Academy
Award-winning screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine, reopen the
toy box and bring to life more
adventures from Woody, Buzz
Lightyear and the rest of Andy’s toys
as they go on the road and out of Andy’s room. Bring the kids
or come along yourself! Great fun. Dir Lee Unkrich, USA. Sept 24, 26, 29, 30 |
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THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE (MA) 129min
 In this follow-up to the hugely
successful The Girl with the Dragon
Tattoo, and second instalment
of Stieg Larsson’s international
bestselling Millennium Trilogy,
the focus falls on the character of
Lisbeth Salander. Accused of a triple
murder, Lisbeth (Noomi Rapace) is drawn into a tangled web
of intrigue that leads back to her murky past, while Mikael
Blomkvist does everything in his power to prove that she is
innocent. Dir Daniel Alfredson, Sweden. English subtitles. Starts Sept 30 |
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SEPTEMBER SCREENINGS
See ‘Specials & Events’ page for full information on special events.
Bookings are essential for all special events.
NFT= No Free Tickets
Wednesday September 1
10.00am Baby Star Session: Me and Orson Welles
6.30pm Food, Inc.
8.15pm The Waiting City
Friday 3
1.30pm Leaving
6.30pm Food, Inc
8.15pm South Solitary
Saturday 4
6.30pm Leaving
8.15pm Food, Inc.
Sunday 5
1.30pm South Solitary
3.45pm Leaving
6.30pm Food, Inc.
Monday 6
7.30pm BENDIGO FASHION WEEK OPENING NIGHT FUNDRAISER: SOUTH SOLITARY
Wednesday 8
6.30pm Food, Inc.
8.15pm Leaving
Friday 10
1.30pm South Solitary
6.30pm Leaving
8.15pm Inception
Saturday 11
6.15pm South Solitary
8.30pm Inception
Sunday 12
1.30pm Inception
4.15pm South Solitary
6.30pm Leaving
Monday 13 $9 TIX!
6.30pm Leaving
8.15pm Inception
Wednesday 15
6.30pm South Solitary
8.45pm Leaving
Friday 17
1.30pm The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
6.30pm The Hedgehog
8.30pm Inception
Saturday 18
6.30pm Closed due to council approved function
Sunday 19
1.30pm The Hedgehog
3.30pm The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
6.30pm Inception
Monday 20 $9 TIX!
6.30pm The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
8.30pm The Hedgehog
Wednesday 22
6.30pm The Hedgehog
8.30pm Inception
Thursday 23
6.30pm Fundraiser (all welcome): The Secret in Their
Eyes
Friday 24
1.30pm The Secret in Their Eyes
6.30pm Toy Story 3
8.30pm The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
Saturday 25
6.30pm SOUTH AMERICAN MOVIE & MEAL EVENT:
T HE SECRET IN THEIR EYES NFT
Sunday 26
1.30pm The Secret in Their Eyes
4.00pm Toy Story 3
6.30pm The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
Monday 27 $9 TIX!
6.30pm The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
8.30pm The Secret in Their Eyes
Wednesday 29
10.00am Toy Story 3
6.30pm The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
8.30pm The Secret in Their Eyes
Thursday 30
10.00am Toy Story 3
7.00pm OPENING NIGHT: THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE
NFT= No Free Tickets
Please Note: Session times are subject to change without notice. |
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