OCTOBER2017 PROGRAM

Star Cinema Eaglehawk Town Hall PO Box 83 Eaglehawk Victoria 3556Bookings: 03 5446 2025 / Office: 03 5446 2526 Email: info@starcinema.org.au www.starcinema.org.au

OCTOBER FILMS (p.T.O. FOR SCREEnIng TIMES, EvEnTS & SpECIaLS)

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METROpOLIS (g, 1927) 150min Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi. Dir: Fritz Lang. Country: Germany.

Fritz Lang’s 1927 masterpiece is perhaps the most famous and influential of all silent films, but for years was incomplete. It was long believed that Lang’s original cut had been lost until, in 2008, a cache of film was discovered in Argentina and ‘new’ footage was painstakingly restored.

Accompanied by a new recording of the original score, it’s the crowning achievement of German Expressionist cinema. October 3

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BEaTRIZ aT DInnER (M) 82min Genre: Comedy, Drama. Dir: Miguel Arteta. Country: USA.

Beatriz (Salma Hayek) is a compassionate massage therapist and holistic healer from an immigrant background, living in L.A. When visiting a client Cathy (Connie Britton), she receives a friendly invitation to stay for a seemingly innocent dinner. As guests arrive, Beatriz finds herself in

conversation with Doug Strutt (John Lithgow), a ruthless real estate mogul who clearly cares more for money than people. A searing social commentary on the erosion of kindness, with electrifying performances from a star-studded cast. Oct 20, 21, 22, 25

aLL SaInTS (pg) 109min Genre: Drama. Dir: Steve Gomer. Country: USA.

Michael Spurlock (John Corbett) decides to trade in his corporate career to become a pastor. Unfortunately, his first assignment is to close a country church and sell the prime piece of land where it sits. He soon has a change of heart when the church starts to welcome Karen refugees from

Burma. Spurlock now finds himself working with the refugees to turn the land into a working farm to pay the church’s bills. Oct 5, 7, 8, 11

BaTTLE OF THE SEXES (pg) 121min Genre: Biography, Comedy, Sport. Dirs: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie

Faris. Country: UK/USA. In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women’s movement, the 1973 tennis match between women’s World #1 Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-men’s-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) became one of the

most watched televised sports events of all time. Together the rivals served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis court, sparking discussions in bedrooms and boardrooms that continue to reverberate today. Oct 26, 27, 28, 29

aLL FOR OnE (M) 103min Genre: Documentary, Biography, Sport. Dirs: Marcus Cobbledick,

Dan Jones. Country: Australia. Follows the first five years of the GreenEDGE cycling journey. United by their renegade spirit and a determination to win against substantial odds, these riders take on the international circuit. It offers unique insights into their journey, bearing witness to the ethos of the

team as embodied by all – from the strongest to most embattled members. Out of a culture that embraces a deeply human approach to sport, unlikely champions are born, and seemingly improbable team and personal goals are achieved. Oct 19, 20, 21, 23

MOUnTaIn (E) 73min Genre: Documentary, Music. Dir: Jennifer Peedom. Country: Australia.

A spellbinding cinematic and musical collaboration between the Australian Chamber Orchestra and BAFTA-nominated director Jennifer Peedom, perfectly narrated by Willem Dafoe. A dazzling exploration of our obsession with mountains. Only three centuries ago, climbing a mountain would

have been considered close to lunacy. Why, then, are we now drawn to mountains in our millions? Oct 6, 7, 8, 9

TOMMY’S HOnOUR (M) 108min Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance. Dir: Jason Connery. Country: UK.

In 1866 in St. Andrews, young Tommy Morris heads to the links with his father, Tom Morris. Already a legend, ‘Old Tom’ is the thrice winner of the Open Championship which he founded in 1860. Tom Morris has secured his place in the history of the ancient game. But Tommy

will soon outshine him, retiring the Open’s prize Championship Belt while still in his teens, and drawing flocks of spectators to the sport. An intimate, powerfully moving tale of the real-life founders of the modern game of golf. Oct 13, 15, 16, 21, 22

vICTORIa anD aBDUL (pg) 112min Genre: Biography, Drama, History. Dir: Stephen Frears. Country: UK.

In the year of the Golden Jubilee, Indian clerk Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal) is chosen to be sent to London to present Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) with a gift. Victoria, burdened with grief and personal depression, finds much to cheer her in Abdul. Appointing him to her household as a teacher of

Indian languages and cultures, she gains a new lease on life. But her inner circle are appalled at his presence and cannot fathom him as being anything but opportunistic. An opulent period drama about seeing the world through new eyes. Oct 12, 13, 14, 15, 18

aLI’S WEDDIng (M) 110min Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Dir: Jeffrey Walker. Country:

Australia. EnCORES BY pOpULaR DEManD! Love and lies collide on the streets of Melbourne in Osamah Sami’s sweet, funny and true tale of the lengths one man will go to find love – and avoid disappointing his very religious dad, a Muslim cleric who immigrated from Iraq. Winner of The Age

Critics’ Award and a huge hit at MIFF, this is a fast-paced comedy of manners that shines with wit, humanity and crowd-pleasing charisma. Oct 6, 7

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naMaTJIRa pROJECT (M) 87min Genre: Documentary. Dir: Sera Davies. Country: Australia.

Albert Namatjira was one of those rare artists who changed the course of history. However after being wrongfully imprisoned in 1959, he soon died. In 1983, the Australian Government sold the rights to his work to an art dealer. Now, almost 60 years after Namatjira’s death, his family

want it back. A captivating story of Australian race relations, and an important addition to the canon of modern Indigenous culture. Oct 1

HaMpSTEaD (pg) 103min Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Dir: Joel Hopkins. Country: UK.

Living in a lovely old apartment on the edge of Hampstead Heath in London, American widow Emily Walters (Diane Keaton) meets Donald (Brendan Gleeson), who has lived harmoniously on the Heath for 17 years in a ramshackle hut. When property developers attempt to destroy his

home, the pair join the battle and Emily soon finds that, despite his gruff exterior, there is something special about this gentle and unconventional man. A heartwarming romantic comedy. Oct 1, 2, 4

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THE LOvERS (Ma15+) 97min Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Dir: Azazel Jacobs. Country: USA.

A refreshingly funny look at love, fidelity and family, starring Debra Winger and Tracy Letts as a long-married and completely dispassionate couple. Both are in the midst of serious affairs and committed to their new partners. But on the brink of calling it quits, a spark

between them suddenly reignites, leading them into an impulsive romance that forces them to navigate the hilarious complications of ‘cheating’ on their respective lovers. Oct 27, 28, 29, 30

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SIDEWaYS (M, 2004) 126min Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Dir: Alexander Payne. Country: USA.

SCREEnIng DURIng THE InaUgURaL BEnDIgO UnCORKED WEEK. Film preceded by a wine tasting from Sandhurst Ridge wines from 6.30pm. A wine tasting road trip to salute Jack’s final days as a bachelor careens woefully sideways as he and Miles (Paul Giamatti)

hit the gas en route to mid-life crises. The comically mismatched pair soon find themselves drowning in wine and women. Emerging from a haze of pinot noir, wistful yearnings and trepidation about the future, the two inevitably collide with reality. October 10

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CHInaTOWn (M,1974) 130min Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Dir: Roman Polanski. Country: USA.

LA private eye J.J. Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities. When he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) he realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption, deceit and

sinister family secrets. Roman Polanski’s enduring noir masterpiece is unmissable. October 17

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WIngS (pg, 1927) 144min Genre: Drama, Romance, War. Dir: William Wellman. Country: USA.

90th Anniversary screening. The highest grossing movie of its time, with full orchestral score and sound effects, all meticulously restored. Wings is the story of two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in love with the same woman (Clara Bow) and become fighter pilots

in WWI. Features stunning aerial photography and combat flying sequences. Screens with intermission. October 24

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CaT pEOpLE (pg, 1942) 73min Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller. Dir: Jacques Tourneur. Country: USA.

Redefined the horror genre by leaving its most frightening terrors to its audience’s imagination. A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator. This is sophisticated

psychological horror at its finest: timelessly terrifying and absolutely purr-fect for a Halloween screening. October 31

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« MUSIC DOCUMEnTaRY « DOUBLE FEaTURE: « See over for film details

OCTOBER2017 PROGRAM

Star Cinema Ticket prices:adults: $16Members / Concession: $14 Seniors / Under 16: $11Family: $44Box office opens 30 mins prior to screening time. Licensed venue.

OCTOBER SCREEnIngS (pTO FOR FILMS) Please note: sessions are subject to change without notice.

Sunday Oct 1 1.00pm Namatjira Project 3.30pm Hampstead 7.00pm Namatjira ProjectMonday 2 7.00pm Hampstead $11 TIXTuesday 3 7.00pm cinetopia: Metropolis $11 TIXWednesday 4 7.00pm HampsteadThursday 5 7.00pm Fundraiser for Karen Organisation of Bendigo (all welcome): all SaintsFriday 6 1.00pm Mountain 7.00pm Ali’s WeddingSaturday 7 1.00pm All Saints 3.30pm Ali’s Wedding 7.00pm MountainSunday 8 1.00pm Mountain 3.30pm All Saints 7.00pm MountainMonday 9 7.00pm Mountain $11 TIXTuesday 10 7.00pm cinetopia: Sideways $11 TIX Bendigo Uncorked Week; preceded by a wine tasting from Sandhurst Ridge wines.Wednesday 11 7.00pm All SaintsThursday 12 7.00pm Fundraiser for Bendigo Maubisse Friendship Committee (all welcome): victoria and abdulFriday 13 1.00pm Victoria and Abdul 7.00pm Tommy’s HonourSaturday 14 1.00pm Closed for private event 3.30pm Closed for private event 7.00pm Victoria and AbdulSunday 15 1.00pm Victoria and Abdul 3.30pm Tommy’s Honour 7.00pm Victoria and AbdulMonday 16 7.00pm Tommy’s Honour $11 TIXTuesday 17 7.00pm cinetopia: Chinatown $11 TIXWednesday 18 7.00pm Victoria and AbdulThursday 19 7.00pm Fundraiser for Catholic College Bendigo Energy Breakthrough Team (all welcome): all for OneFriday 20 1.00pm Beatriz at Dinner 7.00pm All for OneSaturday 21 1.00pm Tommy’s Honour 3.30pm All for One 6.00pm Tapas food by Soul de España (see right) 7.30pm Beatriz at DinnerSunday 22 1.00pm Beatriz at Dinner 3.30pm Tommy’s Honour 7.00pm Beatriz at DinnerMonday 23 7.00pm All for One $11 TIXTuesday 24 7.00pm cinetopia: Wings $11 TIXWednesday 25 7.00pm Beatriz at Dinner (Open Caption screening) Thursday 26 7.00pm Fundraiser for Bendigo volunteer Unit of Cancer Council of vic. (all welcome): Battle of the SexesFriday 27 1.00pm The Lovers 7.00pm Battle of the SexesSaturday 28 1.00pm The Lovers 3.30pm Battle of the Sexes MUSIC DOCO DOUBLE FEaTURE (see right) 7.00pm Calle 54 9.00pm Buena vista Social ClubSunday 29 1.00pm The Lovers 3.30pm Battle of the Sexes 7.00pm The LoversMonday 30 7.00pm The Lovers $11 TIXTuesday 31 7.00pm cinetopia: Cat People $11 TIX

OCTOBER EvEnTS & SpECIaLSBookings are essential for all special events. Book early on 5446 2025 to avoid disappointment.

NFT = No Free Tickets. Film Passes and Gift Vouchers cannot be used at these sessions.

F U n D R a I S E R & C O M M U n I T Y S C R E E n I n g S Tickets prices and bookings via contacts listed below.

FUnDRaISIng aT THE STaR IS a gREaT WaY TO RaISE MOnEY FOR YOUR COMMUnITY gROUp Contact us for more info.

Fundraiser for Karen Organisation of Bendigo 7pm finger food, 7.30pm film, Thursday October 5, All Saints. All tix $20. Bookings: Sei Sei Mu Thein 0422 270 646

Fundraiser for Bendigo Maubisse Friendship Committee 7pm finger food, 7.30pm film, Thursday October 12, Victoria and Abdul. All tix $20. Bookings: Email name and no. of seats to bmfcbook@gmail.com

Fundraiser for Catholic College Bendigo Energy Breakthrough Team 7pm, Thursday October 19, All for One. $30 Reserved Seating / $20 General Admission. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/319206 or Maree 0429 477 559

Fundraiser for the Bendigo volunteer Unit of the Cancer Council of victoria 6.30pm doors & supper, 7.30pm film, Thursday October 26, Battle of the Sexes. All tix $20. Bookings: Teresa Jones 0429 194 503Fundraiser for Bendigo Uniting Churches Relay for Life Team 6.30pm doors & finger food, 7.30pm film, Thursday November 2, All Saints. All tix $20. Bookings directly through Star Cinema on 5446 2025.

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7@7Music Documentary Double Feature

CaLLE 54 & BUEna vISTa SOCIaL CLUBJoin us for a night of Cuban and Latin Jazz music on the big screen, with two great documentatires featuring

performances by the likes of Tito Puente, Ry Cooder and Ibrahim Ferrer. Single sessions at regular ticket prices. Double feature: Adults $25 / All Conc: $22.

Drinks at bar prices. Bookings highly recommended. No Free Tickets

SaTURDaY OCTOBER 287pM: CaLLE 54

9pM: BUEna vISTa SOCIaL CLUB

Now screening 7 nights a week at 7pm (may alter for special events) PLUS 1pm every Friday

AND 1pm & 3.30pm every Saturday and Sunday

COMIng SOOn: Final Portrait The King’s Choice Loving Vincent The Midwife Three Summers Murder on the Orient Express & more....

MOnDaYS & TUESDaYS: aLL TIX $11

CaLLE 54 (g, 2000) 105min Genre: Documentary, Music. Dir: Fernando Trueba. Country: Spain | France | Italy | Mexico | Belgium. A sizzling musical documentary celebrating the music of some of the world’s greatest Latin Jazz musicians. Narrated by the film’s director Fernando Trueba (Belle epoque), musicians including Jerry Gonzalez, Gato Barbieri and the late Tito Puente, are introduced before their respective performances, filmed and recorded under the finest conditions at the Sony Music Studios in New York.

BUEna vISTa SOCIaL CLUB (g, 1999) 105min Genre: Documentary, Music. Dir: Wim Wenders.

Country: UK / USA / France / Cuba. In Havana, music isn’t a pastime, it’s a way of life. In the

lead up to the release of Buena Vista Social Club: Adios, join us for this adored doco that weaves artist biographies with a glimpse of modern Cuba. While remembering its past, it

captures a lost culture in music that is suddenly, unexpectedly revived for audiences in Havana and around the world.

A loving master class in Cuban music, with a vital cast of performers.

TapaS FROM SOUL DE ESpaña & BEaTRIZ aT DInnER

Join us as chef José Rodríguez of Soul de España shares the authentic soul of Spain, with a selection of $7 meat & vegetarian

tapas dishes, followed by Beatriz at Dinner. Drinks at bar prices. Film tix at regular prices. Bookings recommended as spaces are limited.

SaTURDaY OCTOBER 21 Tapas served 6pm - 7.30pm. Film at 7.30pm.