Hold on to your seats – we’ve got an action-packed week ahead at the Film Group! Take your pick from stylish spy flicks (KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, MORTDECAI) to inspirational true tales of war (UNBROKEN, THE WATER DIVINER). Plus, Liam Neeson’s back in action in TAKEN 3 and the classic Oscar-winning epic ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT celebrates 85 years!
• Tue 17 Mar @ 7:30 PM: MORTDECAI
A debonair art dealer (Johnny Depp) races against terrorists and spies to recover a stolen painting rumoured to contain a code that leads to lost Nazi gold. Also starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor and Paul Bettany.
• Thu 19 Mar @ 7:30 PM: UNBROKEN
The incredible true story of an Olympic athlete who becomes a WWII fighter pilot, only to be captured by Japanese forces after his plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean. Directed by Angelina Jolie. Nominated for 3 Oscars.
• Fri 20 Mar @ 7:30 PM: THE WATER DIVINER + ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930)
In THE WATER DIVINER, a farmer (Russell Crowe) travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to try and locate his three sons reported missing in action. Winner of 3 AACTA Awards, including Best Film. Directed by Crowe.
Then, in ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (at approx. 9:30 PM), a young soldier comes to terms with his disillusionment after facing the horrors of WWI in this classic war epic. Oscar Winner for Best Picture in 1930.
• Sat 21 Mar @ **7 PM**: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE + TAKEN 3
In KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, a spy organisation recruits an unrefined street kid into the agency’s elite training program as a global threat emerges. Starring Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Caine.
Then, in TAKEN 3 (at approx. 9:15 PM), former covert operative Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) is wrongly accused of a ruthless murder he didn’t commit, and sets out to find the true killer in order to clear his name.
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WIN TICKETS TO ‘INFINITELY POLAR BEAR’
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In INFINITELY POLAR BEAR, Mark Ruffalo plays a man diagnosed with bipolar disorder who seeks to win back his estranged wife (Zoe Saldana) by assuming full responsibility for their two young and spirited daughters – who don’t make the overwhelming task any easier. Based on writer/director Maya Forbes’ own childhood experiences, the moving comedy-drama is in cinemas from March 26. And thanks to our friends at Icon Films, we’ve got 10 in-season double passes up for grabs.
To win, simply email us at info@anufg.org.au with your name, membership number (located underneath the barcode on your card) and the answer to the following question: ‘Mark Ruffalo also stars as a man struggling to control his emotions in which upcoming film on our Semester One 2015 programme?’
Entries close on Monday 26 March. Winners to be notified via email, with prizes to be available for collection at upcoming ANUFG screenings.