Movies

WINDBACK WEDNESDAY: STAND BY ME (1986) Length: 1hr 29min Rating: M Genre: Comedy, Drama Director: Rob Reiner Cast: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman SPECIAL EVENT - WEDNESDAY 16th OCTOBER

‘WINDBACK WEDNESDAY’ presented by the Odeon Star Cinema. Join us every Wednesday night as we bring cult classics and fan favourites back to the big screen!

STAND BY ME (1986)

After learning that a stranger has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie Lachance (Wil Wheaton), Vern Tessio (Jerry O’Connell), Chris Chambers (River Phoenix) and Teddy Duchamp (Corey Feldman) encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, as they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys’ adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives.

JOKER FOLIE À DEUX Length: 2hr 18min Rating: MA Genre: Crime, Drama, Musical Director: Todd Phillips Cast: Zazie Beetz, Joaquin Phoenix, Catherine Keener

“Joker: Folie à Deux” finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him.

RUNT Length: 1hr 36min Rating: PG Genre: Family, Drama Director: John Sheedy Cast: Jai Courtney, Celeste Barber, Deborah Mailman, Matt Day, Jack Thompson LAST DAYS

Craig Silvey’s beloved best-selling novel leaps onto the big screen in a charming new Australian family movie. RUNT is the heartfelt and hilarious tale of eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend Runt, an adopted stray dog with remarkable abilities. In a bid to save their family farm, the two aspire to compete in the Agility Course Championships at the prestigious Krumpets Dog Show in London, whilst overcoming hurdles, obstacles, and nefarious villains.

THE CRITIC Length: 1hr 35min Rating: M Genre: Mystery, Crime, Drama Director: Arnand Tucker Cast: Gemma Arterton, Lesley Manville, Ian McKellen LAST DAYS

The reimagining of Anthony Quinn’s novel ‘Curtain Call’ centre on Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), the Daily Chronicle’s most famous and featured theatre critic of the age; David Brooke (Strong), with whom he clashes after recently inheriting the paper; and a young actress, Nina Land (Arterton), who is devastated by Jimmy’s recent negative review of her. As the three become entangled in a whodunnit wrapped in a Faustian pact, their strange triangle winds tighter and tighter to devastating effect for all those caught in the deadly web of blackmail and betrayal.

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Length: 1hr 44min Rating: M Genre: Comedy, Horror Director: Tim Burton Cast: Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Monica Bellucci LAST DAYS

Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.

SMILE 2 Length: 2hr 12min Rating: M Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller Director: Parker Finn Cast: Kyle Gallner, Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt COMMENCING THURSDAY

About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins to experience increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and pressures of fame, she must face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.

THE WILD ROBOT Length: 1hr 25min Rating: PG Genre: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi Director: Chris Sanders Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor LAST DAYS

The Wild Robot” follows Rozzum 7134 (“Roz” for short), a futuristic robot that washes ashore on a deserted island. A tale of survival and discovery begins when she becomes the unexpected protector to an orphaned gosling, which she names Brightbill. Together they struggle to survive the harsh environment, but only succeed with the help of a close-knit group of misfit animals, who become first friends, then family. Ultimately Roz and company save the island from a robotic invasion by Roz’s manufacturer, looking to bring her back to civilization by any means necessary.

HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON Length: 1hr 32min Rating: PG Genre: Adventure, Comedy Director: Carlos Saldanha Cast: Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin Bottani LAST DAYS

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life—and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own. Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades.

WINDBACK WEDNESDAY: DONNIE DARKO (2001) – Director’s Cut Length: 1hr 53min Rating: M Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy Director: Richard Kelly Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell SPECIAL EVENT - WEDNESDAY 23rd OCTOBER

‘WINDBACK WEDNESDAY’ presented by the Odeon Star Cinema. Join us every Wednesday night as we bring cult classics and fan favourites back to the big screen!

DONNIE DARKO (2001) – Director’s Cut

In a funny, moving and distinctly mind-bending journey through suburban America, one extraordinary but disenchanted teenager is about to take Time’s Arrow for a ride. After surviving a freak accident, Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) begins to explore what it means to be alive, and in short order to be in love, he uncovers secrets of the universe that give him a tempting power to alter time and destiny.

VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Length: TBC Rating: MA Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Director: Kelly Marcel Cast: Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, Alanna Ubach COMMENCING THURSDAY 24th OCTOBER

In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance.

LEE Length: 1hr 57min Rating: M Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War Director: Ellen Kuras Cast: Kate Winslet, Andy Samberg, Alexander Skarsgård COMMENCING THURSDAY 24th OCTOBER

Oscar winner Kate Winslet stars in this fascinating portrait of the great American war correspondent Lee Miller, whose singular talent and ferocious tenacity gave us some of the 20th century’s most indelible images.

A former model, Lee is now tired of being viewed through a lens and by men, and focusses on her own work as a photographer. As the threat of war looms, everything about their daily lives changes completely, almost overnight. Frustrated by the restrictions placed on female photographers at the time, who are limited to documenting life on the home front, Miller urges her female boss at British Vogue, to request permission for Lee to go to the frontline.

With a profound understanding and empathy for women and for the voiceless victims of atrocious crimes, her images feature both the fragility and ferocity of the human ability to survive, exist, fight, defend and live.

Directed by award winning cinematographer Ellen Kuras, and featuring superb supporting performances from Marion Cotillard, Andrea Riseborough, Andy Samberg and Alex Skarsgård, the film is a vivid reminder of the bold women who fought to penetrate male-dominated spaces — making great sacrifices and ultimately changing the way we see the world.

A MORNING AT THE MOVIES: REAR WINDOW (1954) Length: 1hr 52min Rating: M Genre: Mystery, Thriller Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey SPECIAL EVENT - FRIDAY 25th OCTOBER

‘A MORNING AT THE MOVIES’ presented by the Odeon Star Cinema. Join us for a curated selection of golden age classics and modern Gems. Each screening will feature door prizes, trivia & more. Includes complimentary Tea & Coffee from 10:30am.

REAR WINDOW (1954)

A newspaper photographer with a broken leg passes time recuperating by observing his neighbors through his window. He sees what he believes to be a murder, and decides to solve the crime himself. With the help of his nurse and wife, he tries to catch the murderer without being killed himself.

AFF – LOOK INTO MY EYES Length: 1hr 48min Rating: M Genre: Alternative, Documentary & Health & Mindfulness Director: Lana Wilson Cast: ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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“Wilson doesn’t need you to believe, but she will make you understand.” (RogerEbert.com)

A24’s latest documentary, Look Into My Eyes, directed by Lana Wilson (known for Taylor Swift: Miss Americana), offers an unforgettable exploration of the psychic world.

The film introduces us to seven psychics in New York City, with diverse backgrounds but sharing a common thread of creativity: former actors, writers and artists who found a calling in the psychic realm. Through intimate and powerful interviews, we discover that their motivations are rooted in personal experiences of loneliness, trauma and grief, poignantly highlighting that healers need the most healing.

Sessions with clients showcase the profound human connection and support that transcend the mere accuracy of predictions. Some psychics even question the truth of their own messages, adding a further layer of honesty and introspection to the film.

Lana Wilson’s objective lens moves beyond debate over the reality of psychic abilities, delving into why people seek this form of connection. A seminal film about the psychic world, not to be missed.

AFF – DIG! XX Length: 2hr 25min Rating: M Genre: Cult, Documentary & Music Director: Ondi Timoner Cast: The Dandy Warhols, Jeff Davies, Jorge Diaz de Bedoya ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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“The greatest rock ’n’ roll documentary of all time.” (Dave Grohl)

Ondi Timoner’s ground-breaking documentation of dueling rock bands The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre is introduced to new audiences in this extended addition of the cult classic film, Dig!.

Dubbed the “the greatest rock ’n’ roll documentary of all time” by Dave Grohl, this 20th anniversary edition of the cult film adds new narration by The Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Joel Gion and features over 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage. Dig! XX looks at the collision of art and commerce through the star-crossed friendship and bitter rivalry of two iconic bands during the 90s. Both original fans and new audiences will enjoy this revisited and reworked rock doc.

In 2004, Dig! won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Documentary. 20 years on it’s still the definitive film of the 90s indie rock scene.

AFF – SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT Length: 2hr 30min Rating: M Genre: Documentary, Music & Politics Director: Johan Grimonprez Cast: Louis Armstrong, Fidel Castro, Malcolm X ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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“It’s a remarkable film … crackling with energy, ideas and formal daring.” (Screen International)

One of the most highly acclaimed and original documentaries of the year, delving into the events leading to the 1961 assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat masterfully intertwines political intrigue with the vibrant cultural backdrop of the time. Featuring the music of jazz legends including Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie and John Coltrane, the soundtrack underscores the era’s intense emotions and aspirations.

As the Congo gained its independence, this monumental shift faced fierce opposition from Belgian authorities and other global powers, leading to Lumumba’s tragic assassination. Sharp archival footage offers a visceral glimpse into this horrible chapter. Key moments include Malcolm X’s meeting with Fidel Castro, Louis Armstrong’s tour of Congo, and the aftermath of Lumumba’s murder, with Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach’s powerful protest at the UN Security Council. Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat exposes the malevolent forces of colonisation and resonates with contemporary relevance, reflecting on the enduring struggles for justice and autonomy.

AFF – DEVO Length: 1hr 34min Rating: M Genre: Documentary & Music Director: Chris Smith Cast: Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Casale, Gerald Casale ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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Uncover the true story of Devo, the band that revolutionised the music video.

Devo is more than just a nostalgic trip back to the 80s—it’s a revelation of one of the most ground-breaking and misunderstood bands of our time. Directed by Chris Smith, this explosive documentary delves into the true story of Devo, the band famous for their hit song Whip It and their provocative message of de-evolution.

Born in response to the 1970 Kent State University shootings, Devo’s work was also heavily influenced by avant-garde art movements like Dadaism and Surrealism. The film traces their journey from a small, experimental band to music pioneers who were creating music videos before MTV even existed. Their early work, including an award-winning video at the Ann Arbor Film Festival, led to performances at legendary New York venues like CBGB and a growing fanbase that included the likes of Jack Nicholson and John Waters.

Chris Smith masterfully weaves together rare archival footage—such as Devo’s first concert and other never-before-seen performances—with insightful new interviews from the original band members. The documentary also explores their collaborations with music legends like Neil Young, Brian Eno, and David Bowie, highlighting Devo’s profound impact on the music industry.

Devo is a captivating and essential watch, offering an in-depth look at a band that challenged the norms and left an indelible mark on music history.

AFF – FUTURE COUNCIL Length: 1hr 21min Rating: G Genre: Children, Documentary, Educational, Environmental & Family Director: Damon Gameau Cast: ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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The Future Council takes its vegetable-oil-powered school bus on the road, seeking solutions to our greatest ecological challenges.

Filmmaker Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) takes eight kids on the ultimate road trip across Europe to seek solutions to our greatest ecological challenges.

Travelling in their vegetable-oil-powered school bus, these young innovators hold candid, wise-beyond-their-years discussions with each other and the CEOs of major polluters. Along the way, they divulge their fears for the future whilst grounding each other in their still-childlike qualities. Bringing their school desks with them, the kids learn from Gameau, other activists and nature, but most of all from one another.

Gameau’s passion for the environment and social justice might have inspired this film, but the kids’ youthful spirit and insightful thinking drive it. Eight young minds from around the world (including Australian Ruby Rodgers, the granddaughter of rock legend Jimmy Barnes) are brought together in this optimistic portrait of the future they will continue to fight for.

AFF – PLASTIC PEOPLE: THE HIDDEN CRISIS OF MICROPLASTICS Length: 1hr 23min Rating: G Genre: Documentary, Educational & Environmental Director: Ben Addelman & Ziya Tong Cast: ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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We are becoming plastic! Plastic microfibres are now in human placentas, in our brains and other organs.

A shockingly urgent documentary tackling the impact of plastic on our bodies and health. All plastic breaks down to become microplastics or plastic flakes which then drift in the air, float in bodies of water and mixes with the earth. Audiences are presented with the confronting proposition that humans and other species are becoming plastic, an invasion now beginning in placentas and invading organs and brain tissue.

Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong visits scientists from across the globe to get the measure of this invasion. Ziya also uses her own house and body to test for micro-plastics. Along with award-winning documentary and television director, Ben Addeleman, she makes an impassioned call to action to change our relationship to plastic.

Working the invasion metaphor, the film also uses wonderful archival footage, to trace the arrival of plastic into society, as a new miracle material. Its ubiquitousness now also fueling an expansion in demand for oil.

COMA + CONVERSATIONS WITH SPITHEAD Length: 3hr Rating: MA Genre: Dark Comedy, Drama Director: Saara Lamberg Cast: Janet Watson Kruse, Glyn Francis, Damian Vuleta SPECIAL EVENT - SUNDAY 27th OCTOBER - TICKETS $15

ADELAIDE PREMIERES + Q&A with Saara Lamberg and John Couper-Smartt
One feature + one mini-feature by the Finnish born film auteur Saara Lamberg who shares their time in between Adelaide and Melbourne.

COMA (80mins) dark comedy, drama
You are Alex Devine. You see and hear your friends and relatives come to you with their revelations, demands and grief, whilst you are unable to move or talk.
Will your secrets be safe or compromised before it’s all over? Who is the woman whose anguish is replaced by an acceptance that she can live without you? Or the young man who wants you to wake up so you can give him some money? And who is the French woman in love with you? What did happen for you to end up like this? Ultimately, you may know your name, but do you know who you really are?
SAARA LAMBERG’s intriguing feature film lets you look through Alex’s unmoving eyes as you struggle to make sense of a life that everyone assumes is over.
Produced in collaboration with FILMONIK Melbourne. Starring Janet Watson Kruse and Glyn Francis.
Edited by the Adelaide legend John Couper-Smartt.

CONVERSATIONS WITH SPITHEAD (40 minutes) dark comedy
An outcast brainiac, living in isolation, adopts a cat. Together with a styrofoam committee, they come up with a plot on how to save the good people of the world by destroying the evil.
Can the friendly neighbour save the man from himself?
Curiosity fact: The film was shot a year before the pandemic, yet talks about creating a global manmade virus. Spooky?
Starring Damian Vuleta.

WINDBACK WEDNESDAY: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) Length: 1hr 31min Rating: R Genre: Horror Director: Wes Craven Cast: Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund SPECIAL EVENT - WEDNESDAY 30th OCTOBER

‘WINDBACK WEDNESDAY’ presented by the Odeon Star Cinema. Join us every Wednesday night as we bring cult classics and fan favourites back to the big screen!

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)

In Wes Craven’s classic slasher film, several Midwestern teenagers fall prey to Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), a disfigured midnight mangler who preys on the teenagers in their dreams — which, in turn, kills them in reality. After investigating the phenomenon, Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) begins to suspect that a dark secret kept by her and her friends’ parents may be the key to unraveling the mystery, but can Nancy and her boyfriend Glen (Johnny Depp) solve the puzzle before it’s too late?

HERE Length: 1hr 44min Rating: M Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Director: Robert Zemeckis Cast: Tom Hanks, Michelle Dockery, Kelly Reilly, Robin Wright COMMENCING THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER

From the reunited director, writer, and stars of Forrest Gump, Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the human experience in its purest form. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, screenplay by Eric Roth & Zemeckis and told much in the style of the acclaimed graphic novel by Richard McGuire on which it is based, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in a tale of love, loss, laughter and life, all of which happen right Here.

TRICK OR TREAT SCAVENGER HUNT + THE ADDAMS FAMILY (1991) Length: 1hr 39min Rating: PG Genre: Comedy, Fantasy Director: Barry Sonnenfeld Cast: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd SPECIAL EVENT - THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER

Join us for an evening of family friendly fun!

5:00 PM
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Grab your bag & map from Odeon Star Cinema and head out on a spooktacular adventure!
Explore the area, visit local businesses and collect halloween goodies… if you dare…
In collaboration with Semaphore Library, Yo-Chi, Copenhagen, Semaphore Sweets, La La Vintage, Sweet Amber & Trashville.

6:00 PM
The Addams Family (1991)
When a man (Christopher Lloyd) claiming to be Fester, the missing brother of Gomez Addams (Raul Julia), arrives at the Addams’ home, the family is thrilled. However, Morticia (Anjelica Huston) begins to suspect the man is a fraud, since he cannot recall details of Fester’s life. With the help of lawyer Tully Alford (Dan Hedaya), Fester manages to get the Addams clan evicted from their home. Gomez realises the two men are conspiring to swindle the Addams fortune and that he must challenge Fester.

HALLOWEEN (1978) + THE THING (1982) FREAKY DOUBLE FEATURE! Length: 3hr 35min Rating: R Genre: Horror Director: John Carpenter Cast: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Moran + Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David SPECIAL EVENT - THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER

HALLOWEEN FREAKY DOUBLE FEATURE – TICKETS ONLY $10!

HALLOWEEN (1978)
On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith. He was sentenced and locked away for 15 years. But on October 30, 1978, while being transferred for a court date, a 21-year-old Michael Myers steals a car and escapes Smith’s Grove. He returns to his quiet hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, where he looks for his next victims.

THE THING (1982)
In remote Antarctica, a group of American research scientists are disturbed at their base camp by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog. When they take in the dog, it brutally attacks both human beings and canines in the camp and they discover that the beast can assume the shape of its victims. A resourceful helicopter pilot (Kurt Russell) and the camp doctor (Richard Dysart) lead the camp crew in a desperate, gory battle against the vicious creature before it picks them all off, one by one.

AFF – I’M NOT EVERYTHING I WANT TO BE Length: 1hr 30min Rating: M Genre: Art, Biographical, Documentary & LGBTQIA+ Director: Klára Tasovská Cast: Libuse Jarcovjakova ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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Escaping the oppressive forces of Soviet Czechoslovakia, a young female photographer uses her camera as a means of self-expression and liberation.

It’s 1968 and the young Czechoslovakian, Libuše Jarcovjáková is denied access to university as she is from an intelligentsia family – but this is not enough to supress Jarcovjáková’s creative curiosity.

I’m Not Everything I Want to Be follows Jarcovjáková as she navigates and documents her adventures, through sexual relationships, friendships, parties, nightclubs, domestic life, and cityscapes from Prague to Tokyo and Berlin.

Told through thousands of mostly black-and-white still photographs, and excerpts she reads from her diary, this film captures the spirit of the times and examines a life lived against the grain.

AFF – SASQUATCH SUNSET + ME & MAZZY MELANCHOLY Length: 1hr 42min Rating: MA Genre: Comedy & Nature + Drama, Music, Short Director: David Zellner & Nathan Zellner + David Tse Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, Christophe Zajac-Denek + Ginko Yin, Jillian Nguyen, Hiroshi Kasuga ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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Part Thoreau. Part Harry and the Hendersons. All sasquatch.

This description-defying creature feature stars Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough as you’ve never seen them – that is, in elaborate bigfoot character makeup. Spanning the gentle change of seasons across the calendar year, Sasquatch Sunset takes on the quality of an observational nature documentary, punctuated with moments of absurd comedy as our heroes encounter natural hazards and hints of encroaching human civilisation, communicating through a series of grunts, groans, and expressive physical gestures. Accompanied by a psychedelic score and stunning landscape vistas, this cult-hit-in-the-making may offer you transcendence, or remind you of the fleetingness of it all, as you take the trip deep into the woods.

SCREENS WITH: ME & MAZZY MELANCHOLY

Loneliness and longing collide in this haunted nocturnal vision of a desolate Melbourne.

AFF – SONGS INSIDE Length: 1hr 33min Rating: M Genre: Documentary, Music & Women Director: Shalom Almond Cast: Nancy Bates ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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Doing time is hard, but healing is harder.

Adelaide filmmaker Shalom Almond’s artistry in offering audiences unique access to a closed world shines through in her latest exceptional documentary. A group of incarcerated women signs up to learn an instrument and write their own songs, as part of a unique music program in an Australian prison. The women come to the program low in confidence and self-worth but are thrown into a world of creativity and find a blossoming self-determination. The music becomes a tool for self-discovery and their stories become deeply personal songs about love, pain, freedom, motherhood and hope. But the process opens deep scars around trauma and addiction, putting at risk the opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime prison performance with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Can the women prove that music has the universal power to heal, even in the complex world of prison? Almond’s intimate, direct style and dedication to her participants results in a journey that is both confronting and deeply moving.

Join Nancy Bates, members of the Songbirds and ASO for a special performance accompanying the world premiere.

AFF – MADE IN SA Length: 1hr 20min Rating: M Genre: Short Films Director: Cast: ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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Join the filmmakers of South Australian shorts premiering at AFF 2024 for a celebration of local storytelling. Featuring tales of second-chances, immigration, youthful indiscretion and futuristic voyages.

BOY ON FIRE
When eighteen-year-old Noah falls in love with his boss’s daughter, he must decide whether to reveal his criminal past.

FINDING JIA
Watching TV from the back of her perent’s store, 8 year old Mei yearns for the picture of Australian home life she sees on screen.

GRADUATION
Dillon, drunk texts his English teacher, the beguiling Miss Leventis, the night before school graduation.

MARS FUTURES
Ana sees a way out of her existential crisis when she hears of an opportunity to move to Mars.

STREGA
A dance film exploring the vulnerability and complex femininity of the Three Witchs on Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

THE HITCHER
A grieving hitchhiker’s self-imposed isolation is interrupted after going viral.

WISHES
Inside everyone of us there’s a box of wishes. Most have our name on them… But the most powerful wishes, are those that lie in our hearts but belong to someone else.

AFF – GREEN BORDER Length: 2hr 27min Rating: M Genre: Drama Director: Agnieszka Holland Cast: Jalal Altawil, Maja Ostaszewska, Behi Djanati Atai, Mohamad Al Rashi, Dalia Naous & Tomasz Włosok ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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“An angry and urgent masterpiece – supremely accomplished – it could not be more timely – 5 Stars.” (The Guardian)

In turn gripping and poignant, one of the year’s most successful ensembles, creates an ‘empathy machine’ to experience the world of refugees, viscerally trapped between hope and despair.

Belarussian dictator Alexander Lukashenko cynically engineered the Green Border welcoming airplanes of refugees on their way to Europe Union, only to be pushed back at the Polish Border, endlessly trapped between the two countries, with their only hope young activists and others morally compelled to intervene, including the occasional sympathetic border guard or a local unable to turn a blind eye.

A family of Syrian refugees on their way to meet a family member in Sweden and an older Afghani teacher with ties to Poland find themselves pawns in this cruel battle between a dictator and a cold regime protecting its border, but alternately welcoming fellow European refugees from Ukraine.

30 years after Europa Europa, where she told the story of a young Jewish boy maneuvering to survive, three times nominated Oscar winner Agnieska Holland give us in this doco drama, one of the year’s most powerful films. She returns to the theme of a division in the soul of Europeans – between a culture of law and democracy and one of unspeakable self-interest.

AFF – THE POOL Length: 1hr 35min Rating: G Genre: Documentary, Feel-Good & Sport Director: Ian Darling Cast: Neil Rogers, Alan Gow, Margaret Simpson-Lee, Les Crane, Bec Key, Alex Aroney, Todd Slater, Jenny Waterman + more ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

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A captivating film celebrating the iconic Bondi Icebergs pool and the community it nurtures.

The Pool, directed by Ian Darling, is a captivating exploration of Bondi Icebergs, the world’s most photographed pool. With over 250,000 swimmers each year, this iconic Sydney landmark serves as the backdrop for a documentary that resonates on both a personal and universal level.

Darling delves into the lives of the diverse individuals, from dedicated swimmers who brave the winter chill to those who find peace and purpose in its waters. The pool transcends its role as a place for exercise to become a meeting ground where lives are intertwined, showcasing the power of shared experiences to bring people together.

The cinematography and direction immerse you in the stunning beauty of Bondi. Complemented by a stellar soundtrack featuring artists including Kylie Minogue and Cream, The Pool is an inspiring celebration of the importance of belonging and the unifying power of community. This film will leave you uplifted, with a smile that lingers long after it ends.

WINDBACK WEDNESDAY: THE CRAFT (1996) Length: 1hr 41min Rating: MA Genre: Supernatural, Horror Director: Andrew Fleming Cast: Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell SPECIAL EVENT - WEDNESDAY 6th NOVEMBER

‘WINDBACK WEDNESDAY’ presented by the Odeon Star Cinema. Join us every Wednesday night as we bring cult classics and fan favourites back to the big screen!

THE CRAFT (1996)

A newcomer to a Catholic prep high school falls in with a trio of outcast teenage girls who practice witchcraft and they all soon conjure up various spells and curses against those who even slightly anger them.

UNDER STREETLIGHTS Length: 1hr 29min Rating: M Genre: Drama, Music Director: Danielle Loy Cast: Madison Hull, Jacob Harvey, Leighton Mason SPECIAL EVENT - THURSDAY 7th NOVEMBER

INCLUDES AN IN-PERSON Q&A WITH DIRECTOR DANIELLE LOY AND PRODUCER KEN LECHLEITNER, AS WELL AS LEAD ACTORS LEIGHTON MASON, MADISON HULL & JACOB HARVEY.

Click HERE to view the trailer.

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Set in the cultural crossroads of Alice Springs, this unique musical journey introduces us to Ella, an American-Australian grappling with her mother’s recent passing, and Izak, an aspiring indigenous hip-hop artist. Their shared passion for music becomes a bridge between their contrasting worlds, creating a harmonious blend of their distinct musical talents.

While Ella’s songbird voice has remained a hidden treasure, Izak crafts songs on his iPhone, dreaming of a professional music career. Their budding relationship faces challenges, with both struggling with the shadows of alcoholic fathers and the weight of cultural expectations.

Born from a grassroots initiative to empower young talent in remote Australia, this film champions the trans-formative power of music and the promise of a united future.

Under Streetlights is a heartwarming ode to hope, connection, and the melodies that bind us. Experience a film that will uplift, inspire, and leave you humming its tunes long after the credits roll.

RED ONE Length: 2hr 3min Rating: M Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Director: Jake Kasdan Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu COMMENCING THURSDAY 7th NOVEMBER

After Santa Claus — Code Name: RED ONE — is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

AUDREY Length: 1hr 37min Rating: M Genre: Comedy Director: Natalie Bailey Cast: Jackie van Beek, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, Josephine Blazier, Hannah Diviney COMMENCING THURSDAY 7th NOVEMBER

Self-appointed Mother of the Year, Ronnie has given her daughter Audrey everything, so when Audrey selfishly falls into a coma, Ronnie has no choice but to keep their dreams alive by assuming her identity.

RADICAL REWIND CINEMA CLUB: JURASSIC PARK (1993) Length: 2hr 7min Rating: PG Genre: Action, Adventure Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum SPECIAL EVENT - FRIDAY 8th NOVEMBER

Cinemas most celebrated & fun films return to the big screen at the Odeon Star Cinema. Presented by the Radical Rewind Cinema Club!

JURASSIC PARK (1993)
7:00pm – Red Carpet Market
8:00pm – Movie

During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok.

WINDBACK WEDNESDAY: MEAN GIRLS (2004) Length: 1hr 37min Rating: M Genre: Comedy Director: Mark Waters Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Jonathan Bennett, Rachel McAdams SPECIAL EVENT - WEDNESDAY 13th NOVEMBER

‘WINDBACK WEDNESDAY’ presented by the Odeon Star Cinema. Join us every Wednesday night as we bring cult classics and fan favourites back to the big screen!

MEAN GIRLS (2004)

Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.

GLADIATOR II Length: 2hr 21min Rating: MA Genre: History, Drama, Action Director: Ridley Scott Cast: Joseph Quinn, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal COMMENCING THURSDAY 14th NOVEMBER

From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) Length: 1hr 42min Rating: G Genre: Adventure Director: George Cukor Cast: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger SPECIAL EVENT - SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER

Join us for a special screening of the 1939 classic – THE WIZARD OF OZ!

Dorothy Gale is swept away from a farm in Kansas to a magical land of Oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the Wizard who can help her return home in Kansas and help her friends as well.

WINDBACK WEDNESDAY: AMERICAN BEAUTY (1999) Length: 2hr 2min Rating: MA Genre: Comedy, Drama Director: Sam Mendes Cast: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch SPECIAL EVENT - WEDNESDAY 20th NOVEMBER

‘WINDBACK WEDNESDAY’ presented by the Odeon Star Cinema. Join us every Wednesday night as we bring cult classics and fan favourites back to the big screen!

AMERICAN BEAUTY (1999)

A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter’s best friend.

WICKED Length: 2hr Rating: PG Genre: Family, Musical, Fantasy, Adventure Director: Jon M. Chu Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey COMMENCING THURSDAY 21st NOVEMBER

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

WINDBACK WEDNESDAY: PULP FICTION (1994) Length: 2hr 34min Rating: R Genre: Crime, Drama Director: Quentin Tarantino Cast: John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson SPECIAL EVENT - WEDNESDAY 27th NOVEMBER

‘WINDBACK WEDNESDAY’ presented by the Odeon Star Cinema. Join us every Wednesday night as we bring cult classics and fan favourites back to the big screen!

PULP FICTION (1994)

The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster’s wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.

MOANA 2 Length: 1hr 40min Rating: PG Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Director: David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Auli'i Cravalho COMMENCING THURSDAY 28th NOVEMBER

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

A MORNING AT THE MOVIES: LOCKE (2013) Length: 1hr 25min Rating: MA Genre: Drama Director: Steven Knight Cast: Tom Hardy, Olivia Colman, Ruth Wilson SPECIAL EVENT - FRIDAY 29th NOVEMBER

‘A MORNING AT THE MOVIES’ presented by the Odeon Star Cinema. Join us for a curated selection of golden age classics and modern Gems. Each screening will feature door prizes, trivia & more. Includes complimentary Tea & Coffee from 10:30am.

Ivan Locke, a dedicated family man and successful construction manager, receives a phone call on the eve of the biggest challenge of his career that sets in motion a series of events that threaten his careful cultivated existence.