SESSION TIMES
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
M, Violence
Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.
Episode 9 will be the third and final installment of Disney’s sequel trilogy starring Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac, with J.J. Abrams returning from 2015’s The Force Awakens to direct. Plot details are currently unknown, but the teaser trailer suggests the return of Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid)… somehow.
Out of an abundance of caution, Walt Disney would like patrons to note:
“STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER contains several sequences with imagery and sustained flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photo-sensitivities.”
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Dabangg 3
Rating to be confirmed
Dabangg 3 is 2019 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Prabhu Deva, and produced by Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan under their respective banners of Salman Khan Films and Arbaaz Khan Productions. The film is a sequel to the 2012 film Dabangg 2 and the third installment of Dabangg film series. It is written by Dilip Shukla. The story is set in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
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European Outdoor Film Tour
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E.O.F.T. features inspirational protagonists with a heartfelt passion for adventure and the great outdoors. Throughout the programmes of the last 17 years, we’ve followed one principle: We need no actors, no blue screen, no second takes. Only true adventure. THIS IS REAL.
No script, no actors, no special effects.
E.O.F.T. is seen by more than 250,000 people annually, across 15 countries in 300 locations. Now we are here.
The Good Liar
nudity, Offensive Language, R13, sexual violence, Violence
Career con artist Roy Courtnay can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.
Director: Bill Condon
Stars: Dame Helen Mirren & Sir Ian McKellen
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Addams Family
Coarse Language, PG
Get ready to snap your fingers! The Addams Family, is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Funny, outlandish, and completely iconic, The Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbour.
With the voices of Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac, Chloe Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick
Kroll, Bette Midler and Allison Janney.
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After the Wedding
M, Offensive Language
Michelle Williams is an orphanage manager who travels to New York to meet a benefactor (Julianne Moore) in this drama based on the 2008 Danish film.
“Isabel (Williams) has dedicated her life to working with the children in an orphanage in Calcutta. Theresa (Moore) is the multimillionaire head of a media company who lives with her handsome artist husband (Billy Crudup) and their two adorable twin boys in New York. When word comes to Isabel of a mysterious and generous grant for the financially struggling orphanage, she must travel to New York to meet the benefactor — Theresa — in person. And when Isabel is spontaneously invited to Theresa’s daughter’s wedding, Isabel discovers a connection to Theresa that takes her on an unexpected journey into her own past.” (Sundance Film Festival)
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Knives Out
M, Offensive Language
Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, The Last Jedi) pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in a fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect.
Daniel Craig investigates the murder of the patriarch of a quirky and dysfunctional family. With an all-star ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell, KNIVES OUT is a witty and stylish whodunit, guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the very end.
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Frozen 2
PG, scary scenes
Why was Elsa born with magical powers? The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she’ll set out on a dangerous but remarkable journey. In “Frozen,” Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world. In “Frozen 2,” she must hope they are enough. From the Academy Award®-winning team—directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, producer Peter Del Vecho and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez—and featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad. Disney’s Frozen 2 in NZ cinemas November 28.
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Fishermans Friend
M, Offensive Language, Sexual References
A London music executive is pranked into signing a group of shanty-singing fishermen in this feel-good, true-story comedy drama.
In a remote Cornish village for a stag weekend, fast-living music executive Danny (Daniel Mays, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) is pranked by his boss into trying to sign an unlikely local outfit (led by James Purefoy). After being successfully wooed by Danny, the 10-piece band go on to a achieve a top ten hit with their Universal Records debut.
Director: Chris Foggin
Stars: James Purefoy, Meadow Nobrego
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Ford v Ferrari
M, Offensive Language
Starring Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Catriona Balfe and Jon Bernthal.
Based on the remarkable true story of two renegade misfits who took the American dream for a ride, FORD V FERRARI is a thrilling race against all odds. Academy Award®-winners Matt Damon and Christian Bale star as the dynamic duo in one of the year’s most compelling and entertaining dramas that has a little something for everyone.
Set against 1966’s 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, the film follows visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) and fearless British-born driver Ken Miles (Bale) as they attempt to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company to take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari.
Battling corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons, can the hot-headed duo put aside their differences to deliver a car that will make history on motorsport’s grandest stage?
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Charlie’s Angels
M, Violence
Director Elizabeth Banks takes the helm as the next generation of fearless Charlie’s Angels take flight. In Banks’ bold vision, Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska are working for the mysterious Charles Townsend, whose security and investigative agency has expanded internationally. With the world’s smartest, bravest, and most highly trained women all over the globe, there are now teams of Angels guided by multiple Bosleys taking on the toughest jobs everywhere. The screenplay is by Elizabeth Banks from a story by Evan Spiliotopoulos and David Auburn.
Last Christmas
M, Offensive Language, Sexual References
Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) directs Emilia Clarke and Crazy Rich Asians‘ Henry Golding in this British holiday romantic comedy co-starring and co-written by Emma Thompson.
Kate (Emilia Clarke) harumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart … and you gotta have faith.
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Hilary – Ocean to Sky
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Get behind the myth to meet the “real” Sir Ed Hillary as his friends recall the highs and lows, the laughter and tears of his jet boat expedition up the Ganges from the ocean to it’s snowy source high in the Himalaya. A journey where Sir Ed would come within hours of his death, but which he always said was “the best journey of them all!”
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JoJo Rabbit
content may disturb, M, Violence
New Zealand’s own Taika Waititi (Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Thor: Ragnarok) brings his signature style of humour and pathos back on the world stage in his next big film, JOJO RABBIT— a powerful satire set against the backdrop of World War II.
Jojo, a lonely German boy, lives a sheltered life, but his world is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is harbouring a young Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), Jojo must confront his blind nationalism and face his biggest fears.
Roman Griffin Davis stars as Jojo alongside Waititi and a stellar ensemble cast including Golden Globe®-nominee Scarlett Johansson (Avengers), Academy Award®-winner Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri), Kiwi rising star Thomasin McKenzie (Leave No Trace, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies), Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect), Stephen Merchant (Logan) and Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones).
Winner of the Toronto International Film Festival 2019 People’s Choice Award – don’t miss JOJO RABBIT
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Joker
cruelty, Offensive Language, R16, Violence
An original standalone origin story of the iconic villain not seen before on the big screen, it’s a gritty character study of Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society, and a broader cautionary tale.
Director: Todd Phillips
Stars: Robert De Niro, Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz
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