Midland Highway, Swanpool http://www.swanpoolcinema.com.au 03 5768 2415 A 1950s style cinema showing the best classic films from silents to recent releases Swanpool Cinema supporting local arts & entertainment PROGRAMME May - June 2014 Friday 7.30 pm 2 May Saturday 7.30 pm 3 May Sunday 5.00 pm 4 May Friday 7.30 pm 9 May Saturday 7.30 pm 10 May Sunday 5.00 pm 11 May Friday 7.30 pm 16 May Film Lovers Friday Saturday 7.30 pm 17 May Sunday 5.00 pm 18 May Friday 7.30 pm 23 May Book Launch Photos & Film Saturday 7.30 pm 24 May Sunday 5.00 pm 25 May Friday 7.30 pm 30 May Sunday 5.00 pm 1 June NEBRASKA MUD (M) 115 mins. USA 2013. Dir: Alexander Payne Stars: Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk, Bruce Dern After receiving a sweepstakes letter in the mail, a cantankerous father thinks he’s struck it rich, and talks his son into taking a road trip to claim the future. Shot in B&W across four states. Nebraska tells stories of family life in the heartland of America, in a touching and deceptively hilarious way. A most compelling and memorable film. (M) 130 mins. USA 2013. Dir: Jeff Nichols Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan Mud is an adventure about two boys, Ellis and his friend Neckbone, who find a man named Mud hiding out on an island in the Mississippi. Mud befriends the boys and eventually talks them into helping him try and track down a former lover, who lives in town. It is a modern day Huckleberry Finn tale with fantastic cinematography. HER KILL YOUR DARLINGS (MA) 126 mins. USA 2013. Dir: Spike Jonze Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson Set in the Los Angeles of the near future, Theodore works for beautifulhandwrittenletters.com crafting other people’s correspondence. Solitary Ted acquires a new computer operating system that leads him into unprecedented intimacy. ‘Samantha’ (voiced by Scarlett Johansson) soon becomes an essential, intimate part of his life. (MA) 103 mins. USA 2013. Dir: John Krokidas Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Dane DeHaan, Michael C. Hall Kill Your Darlings is a powerful drama as we watch an inevitable tragedy unfold. The title is a clever play on words as a real murder will infect the lives of a close circle of friends of poet Alan Ginsberg, played by Daniel Radcliffe, during the early period of the 50s Beat Generation at Columbia University. MARY MEETS MOHAMMAD Single Feature plus selected shorts - includes supper (PG) 80 mins. Aust. 2013. Dir: Heather Kirkpatrick Stars: Mary and Mohammad Mary Meets Mohammad is a remarkable documentary film that asks us to look inward at our own humanity: to knock down our own misconceived barriers of race, religion, age and difference to rediscover the true meaning of community. The film is at times distressing yet heartening; watching the relationship between Mohammad an asylum seeker and Mary a retireeaged woman and member of the Bridgewater knitting club (Tasmania) is endearing. TRACKS LE WEEKEND (M) 113 mins. Aust. 2013. Dir: John Curran Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver, Emma Booth, Jessica Tovey One day in the mid-1970s, Robyn Davidson arrived in Alice Springs with an unlikely plan to acquire some wild camels, train them to serve as beasts of burden, and head out on foot 3,000 kms across the Central Desert to the Indian Ocean. The Australian outback is superbly photographed and the camels are wonderfully cranky. (M) 93 mins. UK. 2013. Dir: Roger Michell Stars: Lindsay Duncan, Jeff Goldblum, Jim Broadbent English couple, diffident and wistful Nick and demanding and take-charge Meg, are heading to Paris to relive their honeymoon of 30 years earlier in hopes of rekindling their relationship. But there’s much irritation and discontentment between them. Relief of sorts is at hand in the shape of Morgan, Nick’s former colleague. IN THE FOLDS OF HILLS BOOK LAUNCH, PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION & FILM (G) 85 mins. Set in the secluded valleys of the Lima/Swanpool area, photographer Kristian Laemmle-Ruff sensitively portrays farming families who have lived here all their lives. A series of photo-essays explore the rich humanity of people in the area, including Shirley Swallow and Kevin Smith who brought the Swanpool Cinema to life. Foreword by former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, essay by photographer and writer Robert McFarlane. The launch will be followed by a feature documentary by ‘Cedar Box’ director Charlotte Laemmle on the 60 year history of her family farm and the changing face of farming . Local residents young and old are included in the cast. Admission Free. Drinks & nibbles provided. DALLAS BUYERS CLUB NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON (MA) 117 mins. USA 2013. Dir: Jean-Marc Vallée Stars: Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto, Matthew McConaughey A man infected with AIDS defies corrupt FDA treatment to procure non-approved medicine that makes him and other AIDS patients actually get better. This film is multi layered, deeply emotional and highly entertaining. McConaughey delivers an excellent performance as Ron, a despicable man who slowly turns into a caring likable person. (M) 111 mins. Portugal 2013. Dir: Bille August Stars: Jeremy Irons, Mélanie Laurent, Jack Huston A Swiss professor saves the life of a girl who wanted to jump off a bridge in Bern. He abandons his teaching career and reserved life as he sets about returning a book to its author after discovering it in the pocket of the girl, by embarking on an intellectual adventure to Portugal. Instead he ends up being taken on a journey of self-discovery. WADJDA GONE (PG) 97 mins. Saudi Arabia 2012. Dir: Haifaa al-Mansour Stars: Reem Abdullah, Waad Mohammed This first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia is the story of a young girl determined to raise enough money to buy a bike in a society that sees bicycles as dangerous to a girl’s virtue. In a country where cinemas are banned and women cannot drive or vote, writer–director Haifaa al– Mansour has broken many barriers with this film. (PG-13) 95 mins. USA 2012. Dir: Heitor Dhalia Stars: Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Carpenter, Wes Bentley A suspenseful psychological thriller, Gone is set in rainy Portland, Oregon. After supposedly escaping from a kidnapper, Jill is convinced the abductor has returned. Now she claims the possible serial killer has taken her sister, but with no signs of a struggle, police are hesitant to believe her wild tale. Midland Highway, Swanpool http://www.swanpoolcinema.com.au 03 5768 2415 A 1950s style cinema showing the best classic films from silents to recent releases Swanpool Cinema supporting local arts & entertainment PROGRAMME November May -- June December 2014 2013 Saturday 7.30 pm 31 May Banff Radical Reels Film Festival Friday 7.30 pm 6 June Saturday 1.30 pm & 7.30 pm 7 June Sunday 5.00 pm AUSCAMP presents: BANFF RADICAL REELS 2013 The Banff Radical Reels 2013 line-up showcases two-and-a-half hours of heart-stopping action. Filled with wild rides, long lines, steep jumps, and skilful stunts, these films celebrate the camaraderie, courage and conviction of today’s most outthere adventurers. With radically fresh outlooks, these high-energy excerpts will take you to a place where your heart beats faster, adrenalin courses through your veins and the world whirls by at speed. Admission $30 per head. Accommodation options available at Charnwood. Tickets available in May from banffaustralia.com.au or auscamp.com.au THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL THE MONUMENTS MEN (M) 100 mins. UK/Germany 2014. Dir: Wes Anderson Stars: Edward Norton, Ralph Fiennes, Saoirse Ronan The film recounts the adventures of Gustave H., a legendary concierge at a famous hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune, against the backdrop of a fast-changing continent. (M) 118 mins. USA 2014. Dir: George Clooney Stars: Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett The film is an action packed drama focusing on an unlikely WW2 platoon that went into Germany to rescue masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. The Monuments Men found themselves risking their lives in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1000 years of culture. SATURDAY AFTERNOON MATINEE 1.30 PM - THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL CWA Fundraiser - all tickets $16 including afternoon tea following the screening 8 June Friday 7.30 pm 13 June Sunday 5.00 pm 15 June ALL IS LOST ANNA KARENINA (M) 106 mins. USA 2014. Dir: J C Chandor Stars: Robert Redford An exceptional, near–masterpiece of a movie detailing the struggles of an old sailor and his efforts to survive after his yacht is severely damaged by a shipping container in rough storms. Redford displays his talents and you are in the journey for survival with him from start to finish. (M) 130 mins. UK 2013. Dir: Joe Wright Stars: Jude Law, Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen Joe Wright’s energetic adaptation of Tolstoy’s classic 1877 romance is a bold, visually stylized work. The story powerfully explores the capacity for love, that surges through the human heart. As Anna questions her happiness and marriage, change comes to all around her. Saturday 14th June - Swanpool Environmental Film Festival Three sessions with three guest speakers, excellent films and full catering - all for $20 per ticket prepre-paid. Save the date and watch the website for details. Web bookings open midmid-May. Sales also at ticket box. Friday 7.30 pm 20 June Friday Night Photo Exhibition & Classic Film Saturday 7.30 pm 21 June Sunday 5.00 pm 22 June MADELEINE CACCIANIGA PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION & 35 mm film ‘BLOW UP’ Doors open 7.00 pm. Supper follows presentations. Film commences ~ 8.30 pm. 20 photo images of local people and locations on display 35 mm Film Classic (M) 111 mins. Italy/UK/USA 1966. Dir: Michelangelo Antonioni Stars: David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave Thomas is a nihilistic wealthy fashion photographer in mod ’Swinging London’. Bored with his life, Thomas comes alive when he wanders through a park, stops to take pictures of a couple embracing and, upon developing the images, believes that he has photographed a murder. 35 mm Film Classic THE PAST THE GATEKEEPERS (M) 130 Mins. France 2013. Dir: Asghar Farhadi Stars: Ali Mosaffa, Bérénice Bejo, Tahar Rahim An Iranian man reunites with his estranged wife in Paris to finalize their divorce, which is soon complicated by a shocking revelation by her daughter from a previous marriage. The Past has an excellent script – the characters are truly convincing and their dilemmas are credible. Farhadi maintains a balance between drama and realism. (M) 101 mins. Israel 2013. Dir: Dror Moreh Stars: Ami Ayalon, Avi Dichter, Yuval Diskin This is a candid style of documentary that interviews all the surviving former heads of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency. The level of honesty was unexpected, the sincerity of regret was a surprise and the overall message that Shin Bet didn’t work was a real revelation. The film bravely puts focus on Israel’s behaviour as an occupying power. Cinema winter recess in July and August. Visit the Bald Archy Exhibition in Swanpool July 5 to 20. BOX OFFICE opens half an hour before screening. All seating unreserved. Sessions all double features unless noted. PRICES: $12.50 adult / $10 concession / $8 children under 12 / $38 Family Ticket (2 adults and your own children under 12) SWANPOOL CINEMA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY CINEMA