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Cinema Paradiso
This small classic movie theatre located in Wanaka is a real find.
Comfy old sofas, 3 seats in an old Morris Minor, a cafe and bar serving delicious meals before, during or after the movie, homemade icecream, those world-famous hot cookies cooked fresh for every intermission, a warm welcome from the friendly staff and Patron who introduces the film with Celtic flair!
The Lonely Planet travel guide lists the cinema as a "must do" and it is truly a unique and memorable movie experience! "Halfway through, the film stopped and we had a short interval. Everyone went outside to the adjoining cafe and got freshly baked cookies (still warm), homemade ice cream or a beer and then settled back into their armchairs. This is how all cinemas should be. It was more like being round someone's house." The UK Guardian
Read some of our reviews
Opening Hours...
The Cinema and Cafe are open 1/2 an hour before the start of the first movie, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year. As a general rule the opening times are;
Mon - Fri : 3.30pm
Sat - Sun : 1.30pm
Reservations by phone only...
03 443 1505 |
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Censor's Classifications |
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G |
Approved for general
exhibitions |
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G* |
Approved for general
exhibition - followed by any recommendation that
the Chief Censor may specify. |
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PG |
Parental guidance recommended
for younger viewers. |
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M |
Suitable for mature
audiences 16 years and over. |
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R |
(Followed by such age
as the Chief Censor may specify) Approved for exhibition
only to persons ... years of age and over. |
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R* |
Followed by a statement
of the class or description of persons to whole
the film may be exhibited and the places, dates
and times, where or when the film may be exhibited. |
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| Sunday 20 July |
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2:00 pm |
Kung Fu Panda
(PG) [2h00]
""Kung Fu Panda" is different. Yes, it essentially follows the broad outline of a rags-to-riches children's movie, but it wakes up the formula with imaginative scenes, lively and likable characters, genuinely funny moments and animation that's detailed and beautiful to behold. At times, it looks almost three-dimensional...This is a streamlined, opulent and thoroughly enjoyable kids movie." Variety |
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4:00 pm |
Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
(M) [2h30]
"Recapturing the joyous spirit of the original adventures, this allows an invigorated Harrison Ford to re-don his dusty hat & adventure his way through a string of sticky situations, while retaining his sense of humour, wit and think-on-his-feet physicality...The stunts are big, bold & stunning...It's wall to wall spectacular action in spectacular settings as Williams' magnificent music theme helps sweep us away, which, like the franchise itself, shows how ably it has lasted through the test of time. Appealing to young & old, Indiana Jones is back - & it was worth the wait!" urbancinefile
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6:30 pm |
Red Road - Last Week!
(R18) [2h00]
"A brilliantly conceived thriller that keeps us guessing right up to the very end...The central performances are raw & potent & the final revelation, sensational...filled with confusion, emotion, shock value & a final twist that makes the journey remarkable." urbancinefile
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8:30 pm |
Happy Go Lucky
(M) [2h15]
"One of the sharpest, funniest movies in ages!" BBCi**** "All the characters are beautifully written...The dialogue flows like a bubbling brook propelled by the energetic, flowing score...The film is over before you know it and we are left with plenty to think about. There's real meaning beneath the froth and Leigh knows how to capture our interest and touch our hearts. It's funny and sad, involving and uplifting, thought provoking and totally inspiring." urbancinefile
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| Monday 21 July |
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6:00 pm |
Sex And The City
(R16) [2h45]
"The target market won't give a Valentino hoot that the running time is a little long - all the more time to drool over the seemingly endless fashion parade of drop dead gorgeous bags, ballerinas, bikinis, belts, coats, frocks, gowns, hats, jewellery, lingerie, pumps, stilettos, stockings, throw-ons, tops & wraps...Celebrating the art & heart of the sophisticated woman, Sex & the City smartly juggles our emotions with a constant reminder that style & friendship are classic." urbancinefile
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8:45 pm |
Iron Man
(M) [2h30]
"The combination of its realistic backdrop, boy's own adventure and Robert Downey Jr makes for a blast of a new style comic book hero in Iron Man. Above all, humour is what elevates this highly entertaining fantasy...This is director Jon Favreau's greatest achievement to date, a sizzling super-hero adventure with bite, humour a touch of romance and a solid villain to balance the equation." urbancinefile "It's a roaring success, thanks to a combination of superb special effects and canny casting...Roll on the sequel. " BBCi ****
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| Tuesday 22 July |
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6:00 pm |
Happy Go Lucky
(M) [2h15]
"One of the sharpest, funniest movies in ages!" BBCi**** "All the characters are beautifully written...The dialogue flows like a bubbling brook propelled by the energetic, flowing score...The film is over before you know it and we are left with plenty to think about. There's real meaning beneath the froth and Leigh knows how to capture our interest and touch our hearts. It's funny and sad, involving and uplifting, thought provoking and totally inspiring." urbancinefile
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8:15 pm |
In The Valley of Elah
(R16) [2h30]
"The dramatic story is gripping in the hands of Tommy Lee Jones [A remarkable performance that's not at all like his last two big films, No Country for Old Men and Three Burials. Worth the ticket price alone.] & Charlize Theron's exceptional acting abilities." urbancinefile ""My son has spent the last 18 months bringing democracy to a sh*thole!" growls Tommy Lee Jones in Paul Haggis's film, a fact-based mystery that counts the human cost of Uncle Sam's Iraq crusade....a powerful, downbeat drama with an anti-war message!" BBCi ****
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| Wednesday 23 July |
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6:00 pm |
Iron Man
(M) [2h30]
"The combination of its realistic backdrop, boy's own adventure and Robert Downey Jr makes for a blast of a new style comic book hero in Iron Man. Above all, humour is what elevates this highly entertaining fantasy...This is director Jon Favreau's greatest achievement to date, a sizzling super-hero adventure with bite, humour a touch of romance and a solid villain to balance the equation." urbancinefile "It's a roaring success, thanks to a combination of superb special effects and canny casting...Roll on the sequel. " BBCi ****
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8:45 pm |
Sex And The City
(R16) [2h45]
"The target market won't give a Valentino hoot that the running time is a little long - all the more time to drool over the seemingly endless fashion parade of drop dead gorgeous bags, ballerinas, bikinis, belts, coats, frocks, gowns, hats, jewellery, lingerie, pumps, stilettos, stockings, throw-ons, tops & wraps...Celebrating the art & heart of the sophisticated woman, Sex & the City smartly juggles our emotions with a constant reminder that style & friendship are classic." urbancinefile
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| Saturday 2 August |
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8:30 pm |
Flip Grater - Live & Acoustic!
(G) [2h00]
“From farther up the east coast toward Christchurch comes Flip Grater. The female singersongwriter has a Hope Sandoval feel to her acousto-folk, but when she shades to something more angsty indie, she's got a little Cat Power in her.” The Austin Chronicle, Austin, Texas "Saturday night at the Dux de Lux, acoustic songstress Flip Grater treated the punters to four
new songs, freshly inspired from her trip to the SXSW festival in Texas. Her lyrics, deeply
pensive, and her voice, that rises like a clear spring and shifts seamlessly into smoky shades
of blue in a nuance of moods, made her performance utterly captivating." - THE BEAT,
Christchurch Press
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| Saturday 9 August |
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8:00 pm |
Renee-Louise Carafice & Tim Guy - Live & Acoustic!
(G) [2h15]
Renee-Louise Carafice's work is intended by nature to challenge her audience and, in a kind way, to open their eyes. Tim Guy played support for Bic Runga on her Acoustic Churches tour, performing 25 shows to over 15,000 people, and since then he has been in constant demand touring with the likes of Miriam Clancy, Paul McLaney, Age Pryor, Steve Abel and Tommy as well as undertaking his own 33 date solo tour in 2006.
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| Thursday 14 August |
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8:00 pm |
On the Conditions and Possibilities of Helen Clark Taking Me as Her Young Lover - Live Theatre!
(M) [1h15]
It's absurd, funny, fun and really topical and people have been flocking to see it. "A sheer delight...performed with comic aplomb and spot-on timing...Brilliant...go straight away & book a seat for this 'anarchic & incisive' (I quote from the blurb and it's all true) theatrical lecture with a slick & wickedly clever PowerPoint presentation that alone is worth the price of a ticket." Laurie Atkinson, The Dominion Post
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| Thursday 4 September |
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8:30 pm |
Delgirl
(G) [2h00]
Delgirl are a three piece acoustic group who do as much avoiding of definition as they can. If pushed they’ll admit to playing skiffily, folky, country, jazzy, bluesy roots music with a Pacific edge. The result is a beautiful big harmony sound built around the double bass, guitar, ukuleles, banjo & snare/percussion. “'Some bands have good musicians, some bands have a great attitude. Delgirl has both." Groove Guide "With relaxed, bluesy strains that benefit greatly from the vocal ability of all three members. Lyrics, intimate and direct, are taken to another plane by sumptuous harmonies. File under classy but unpretentious...Music like this –acoustic, folk harmony, ukulele-lovin’ –can often come off as twee but this one will woo and win you.'” ODT
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| Friday 28 November |
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8:00 pm |
Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard - Live & Acoustic!
(G) [2h00]
Acoustic Oriented Music with Passion! "In a program packed with musical gems played & sung by a truly great line-up, it might have been hard to be a stand-out act, but believe me, the Kiwi duo of Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard managed to do just that." Byron Vista Social Club, Byron Bay, Australia, " … a triumph of true songwriting talent … that'll bring tears to your eyes with its tenderness. Mark manages to channel David Gray [with a touch of Paul Simon thrown in], whilst Brenda has a great Marianne Faithful tinge … Do yourself a favour & introduce yourself to this music." NZ Musician
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| Saturday 6 December |
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8:30 pm |
Katus Young - Live & Acoustic
(G) [2h00]
"Its world folk music that dances at you! her debut album "Smile is one of the most refreshing pieces of originality & substance that you're ever likely to hear It loses none of its qualities when she's singing it live. Her voice has verve, charm & is undeniably sexy sometimes." Music News Scotland
"I can't belive she sings through her flute - truly amazing- She can sing. She can play. She's gorgeous. She'll make it" - Nigel kennedy |
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