CHAUVEL NEWS SUMMER 09
January 13th 2009 00:00
Looks like the Chauvel hasnt been sitting at home eating Xmas cakeover the last month or so. Once agan they are set to start off teh year with some amazing classics and brilliant new releases. Here's a sample.....
Dont forget Tom Thumb is screening tonight!!!
TOM THUMB (1958) (G)
George Pal's superb adaptation of the timeless Brothers Grimm fairytale about a boy who is only a few inches tall, who must outwit a pair of thieves to save his town. Stars Russ Tamblyn in the title role, and Peter Sellers & Terry Thomas as the pair of lovable, bungling villains.
1.00pm Tue 13 Jan
Tickets: Single $9.50 or family $29.00 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
Now on sale!
GINGER MEGGS (1982) (G)
Based on the classic Oz comic strip, Jonathon Dawson's live action film sees Ginger Meggs get into scrapes, battle with the local bully Tiger Kelly, and try to win the heart of Minnie Peters. Inventive, colorful & fun and a surreal look at old time Australia through a child's eyes.
1.00pm Wed 14 Jan
Tickets: Single $9.50 or family $29.00 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
Now on sale!
SPECIAL LIVE EVENT: THE ADVENTURES OF SEBASTIAN THE FOX (1963) plus THE PRIZE (1960) (G)
Two collections of films from celebrated director Tim Burstall & acclaimed Melbourne composer George Dreyfus, featuring four lively episodes of the ABC TV series Sebastian the Fox and Burstall's first feature The Prize. The screenings will be accompanied by a live eightpiece orchestra, conducted by the composer's son, Jonathan!
Dreyfus' career so far is long and distinguished: his achievements range from scoring a Top 10 hit with his Theme from Rush in 1974 to being awarded the Order of Australia in 1992 and receiving the honour of composing the Grand Aurora Australis Now Show for the opening of the Sydney Opera House. He celebrates his 80th Birthday with this special event.
A marvellous afternoon of film & music for the young and the young-at-heart!
2.00pm Sat 17 Jan
Tickets: Single $9.50 or 4 tickets for just $29.00
Now on sale!
STORM BOY (1976) (G)
The touching Australian classic about a young boy who befriends an Aborigine and a pelican. One heartbreaking day, he is forced to choose between his beloved companions and the often cruel outside world... With Peter Cummins and future screen legend David Gulpilil.
1.00pm Tue 20 Jan
Tickets: Single $9.50 or family $29.00 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
Now on sale!
THE GOONIES (1985) (PG)
Richard Donner & Steven Spielberg combined for this thrill-a-minute adventure film. Follows a group of eccentric friends who discover a secret pirate treasure map. They go from one eerie and wonderful location to another, escape danger and confront Sloth!
1.00pm Wed 21 Jan
Tickets: Single $9.50 or family $29.00 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
Now on sale!
BEFORE THE RAINS (M) - NOW SHOWING!!!
A sweeping romance set in Colonial India, acclaimed director Santosh Sivan's (THE TERRORIST, ASOKA) English-language debut traces an idealistic young man (Rahul Bose) who finds himself torn between his ambitions for the future and his loyalty to the past when people in his village learn of an affair between his British boss (Linus Roache) and a village woman (Nandita Das). In the lush tradition of Merchant-Ivory, this is a seductive moral maze.
Fatal culture clash, imperialist entitlement, forbidden passion between master and servant: the ingredients of the Indian director Santosh Sivan's period piece Before the Rains may be awfully familiar, but the film lends them the force of tragedy."
Stephen Holden, THE NEW YORK TIMES
BLACK ICE (MA15 ) - Exclusive season commences Thu 15 Jan!
See it if you dare!! Finnish director Petri Kotwica's sexy new thriller is a gripping portrayal of jealousy and its ravages. Afraid of losing her husband to another woman, Saara makes friends with her rival using a false identity. A dangerous psychological game of life and death ensues...
"A visually arresting and psychologically trippy thriller about dangerous deceptions within a romantic triangle... An exciting ride that displays ferocious talent on both sides of the camera as a taut tale of near-claustrophobic intimacy gets the Cinemascope treatment."
Kirk Honeycutt, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN OPERA: THAIS
The Chauvel presents the latest direct transmission from the New York Metropolitan Opera stage, THAIS, the Met's first new production of Jules Massenet's richly melodic opera in thirty years, starring Renee Fleming.
The production has opened to strong reviews: The New York Times raved: "Ms. Fleming delivers a vocally sumptuous and unabashedly show-stealing Thais. This is a diva spectacle, and Fleming plays it to the hilt. Hampson is in top form and their work is compelling together." The Associated Press said: "Fleming was in glorious voice, and also got to show off her spectacular figure in a series of costumes designed by Christian Lacroix."
Set in Hellenistic Egypt, THAIS is the story of an ascetic monk, Athanael (Hampson), who convinces the beautiful courtesan Thais (Fleming) to dedicate her life to God, only to find himself tormented by his attraction to her. Jesus Lopez-Cobos conducts the sensuous and melodic score, with tenor Michael Schade as Thais's lover, Nicias. All three singers are performing their roles for the first time at the Met. The production, which comes from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, is by John Cox.
11.30am Saturday January 10,
1.00pm Sunday January 11
11.30am Thursday January 15 &
2.00pm Sunday January 18
Duration: 3 hrs, 21 mins (with 2 intermissions)
TICKETS:
$27 general / $24 senior, full-time student, pensioner, Palace Movie Club, child.
NOW ON SALE:
-in person at Chauvel
-phone 1300 306 776 (10-6pm weekdays, 10-2pm Sat)
-online 24hrs at:
www.mca-tix.com
CINEMATHEQUE - SUMMER PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED
Rare screenings, film lectures & presentations, live music, shorts and curios - Sydney's home for film culture.
The new programme includes a four-week part focus on motion picture serials, presented by leading film historian Barrie Pattison, a two part series of 'expanded cinema' - experimental art films that use multiple projectors, and screenings of such classics as Andy Warhol's CHELSEA GIRLS, Edgar G Ulmer's DETOUR and Walerian Borowczyck's BLANCHE.
Summer Cinematheque screenings - every Monday at 6.30pm.
TICKETS
Cinematheque screenings are open to members and their guests. Membership is available at the door.
4 Week mini membership: Full $18 Concession $15 ( 1 guest pass);
3 Month membership: Full $36 Concession $32 ( 3 guest passes);
Annual membership: Full $85 Concession $75 (includes 12 guest passes);
Full programme details are available at the
Chauvel website or pick up a copy of the programme at the cinema!
THE FINE PRINT
CHAUVEL CINEMA
Paddington Town Hall
Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington NSW 2021
SESSION TIMES & ONLINE TICKETING
Available at www.chauvelcinema.net.au
STANDARD TICKET PRICES
All Sessions (except Bargain Tuesday)
Adults: $16.50/ Full-Time Students/Concessions: $13.50
Children/Movie Club Members*: $12.00
Pensioners/Seniors (over 60) $10.00
* We accept all valid Palace Movie Club Membership cards
Bargain Tuesday
All tickets $9.00 (Non-applicable on Public Holidays, Film Festivals & Special Events)
Double Features
$12.00
Cinematheque Sessions - membership required, join on the door!
Mini membership (1 month 1 free guest pass) $18/$15
3month membership ( 3 guest passes): $36/$32
Annual membership ( 12 guest passes): $85/$75
Concessions:
Health Care Card, Australian Film Institute (AFI), Australian Writers' Guild, Australian Cinematographers' Society (ACS), Australian Directors Guild (ADG), M.E.A.A, SPAA, Metroscreen, FBi 94.5FM Members, Title Space & If Club Members.
Special pricing may apply on Public Holidays, Film Festivals and Special Events such as Met Opera.
Special Discounts apply for groups of 20 please call our Events and Groups Manager on 02 9339 0348 for more information.
Dont forget Tom Thumb is screening tonight!!!
TOM THUMB (1958) (G)
George Pal's superb adaptation of the timeless Brothers Grimm fairytale about a boy who is only a few inches tall, who must outwit a pair of thieves to save his town. Stars Russ Tamblyn in the title role, and Peter Sellers & Terry Thomas as the pair of lovable, bungling villains.
1.00pm Tue 13 Jan
Tickets: Single $9.50 or family $29.00 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
Now on sale!
GINGER MEGGS (1982) (G)
Based on the classic Oz comic strip, Jonathon Dawson's live action film sees Ginger Meggs get into scrapes, battle with the local bully Tiger Kelly, and try to win the heart of Minnie Peters. Inventive, colorful & fun and a surreal look at old time Australia through a child's eyes.
1.00pm Wed 14 Jan
Tickets: Single $9.50 or family $29.00 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
Now on sale!
SPECIAL LIVE EVENT: THE ADVENTURES OF SEBASTIAN THE FOX (1963) plus THE PRIZE (1960) (G)
Two collections of films from celebrated director Tim Burstall & acclaimed Melbourne composer George Dreyfus, featuring four lively episodes of the ABC TV series Sebastian the Fox and Burstall's first feature The Prize. The screenings will be accompanied by a live eightpiece orchestra, conducted by the composer's son, Jonathan!
Dreyfus' career so far is long and distinguished: his achievements range from scoring a Top 10 hit with his Theme from Rush in 1974 to being awarded the Order of Australia in 1992 and receiving the honour of composing the Grand Aurora Australis Now Show for the opening of the Sydney Opera House. He celebrates his 80th Birthday with this special event.
A marvellous afternoon of film & music for the young and the young-at-heart!
2.00pm Sat 17 Jan
Tickets: Single $9.50 or 4 tickets for just $29.00
Now on sale!
STORM BOY (1976) (G)
The touching Australian classic about a young boy who befriends an Aborigine and a pelican. One heartbreaking day, he is forced to choose between his beloved companions and the often cruel outside world... With Peter Cummins and future screen legend David Gulpilil.
1.00pm Tue 20 Jan
Tickets: Single $9.50 or family $29.00 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
Now on sale!
Richard Donner & Steven Spielberg combined for this thrill-a-minute adventure film. Follows a group of eccentric friends who discover a secret pirate treasure map. They go from one eerie and wonderful location to another, escape danger and confront Sloth!
1.00pm Wed 21 Jan
Tickets: Single $9.50 or family $29.00 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
Now on sale!
BEFORE THE RAINS (M) - NOW SHOWING!!!
A sweeping romance set in Colonial India, acclaimed director Santosh Sivan's (THE TERRORIST, ASOKA) English-language debut traces an idealistic young man (Rahul Bose) who finds himself torn between his ambitions for the future and his loyalty to the past when people in his village learn of an affair between his British boss (Linus Roache) and a village woman (Nandita Das). In the lush tradition of Merchant-Ivory, this is a seductive moral maze.
Fatal culture clash, imperialist entitlement, forbidden passion between master and servant: the ingredients of the Indian director Santosh Sivan's period piece Before the Rains may be awfully familiar, but the film lends them the force of tragedy."
Stephen Holden, THE NEW YORK TIMES
BLACK ICE (MA15 ) - Exclusive season commences Thu 15 Jan!
See it if you dare!! Finnish director Petri Kotwica's sexy new thriller is a gripping portrayal of jealousy and its ravages. Afraid of losing her husband to another woman, Saara makes friends with her rival using a false identity. A dangerous psychological game of life and death ensues...
"A visually arresting and psychologically trippy thriller about dangerous deceptions within a romantic triangle... An exciting ride that displays ferocious talent on both sides of the camera as a taut tale of near-claustrophobic intimacy gets the Cinemascope treatment."
Kirk Honeycutt, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN OPERA: THAIS
The Chauvel presents the latest direct transmission from the New York Metropolitan Opera stage, THAIS, the Met's first new production of Jules Massenet's richly melodic opera in thirty years, starring Renee Fleming.
The production has opened to strong reviews: The New York Times raved: "Ms. Fleming delivers a vocally sumptuous and unabashedly show-stealing Thais. This is a diva spectacle, and Fleming plays it to the hilt. Hampson is in top form and their work is compelling together." The Associated Press said: "Fleming was in glorious voice, and also got to show off her spectacular figure in a series of costumes designed by Christian Lacroix."
Set in Hellenistic Egypt, THAIS is the story of an ascetic monk, Athanael (Hampson), who convinces the beautiful courtesan Thais (Fleming) to dedicate her life to God, only to find himself tormented by his attraction to her. Jesus Lopez-Cobos conducts the sensuous and melodic score, with tenor Michael Schade as Thais's lover, Nicias. All three singers are performing their roles for the first time at the Met. The production, which comes from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, is by John Cox.
11.30am Saturday January 10,
1.00pm Sunday January 11
11.30am Thursday January 15 &
2.00pm Sunday January 18
Duration: 3 hrs, 21 mins (with 2 intermissions)
TICKETS:
$27 general / $24 senior, full-time student, pensioner, Palace Movie Club, child.
NOW ON SALE:
-in person at Chauvel
-phone 1300 306 776 (10-6pm weekdays, 10-2pm Sat)
-online 24hrs at:
www.mca-tix.com
CINEMATHEQUE - SUMMER PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED
Rare screenings, film lectures & presentations, live music, shorts and curios - Sydney's home for film culture.
The new programme includes a four-week part focus on motion picture serials, presented by leading film historian Barrie Pattison, a two part series of 'expanded cinema' - experimental art films that use multiple projectors, and screenings of such classics as Andy Warhol's CHELSEA GIRLS, Edgar G Ulmer's DETOUR and Walerian Borowczyck's BLANCHE.
Summer Cinematheque screenings - every Monday at 6.30pm.
TICKETS
Cinematheque screenings are open to members and their guests. Membership is available at the door.
4 Week mini membership: Full $18 Concession $15 ( 1 guest pass);
3 Month membership: Full $36 Concession $32 ( 3 guest passes);
Annual membership: Full $85 Concession $75 (includes 12 guest passes);
Full programme details are available at the
Chauvel website or pick up a copy of the programme at the cinema!
THE FINE PRINT
CHAUVEL CINEMA
Paddington Town Hall
Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington NSW 2021
SESSION TIMES & ONLINE TICKETING
Available at www.chauvelcinema.net.au
STANDARD TICKET PRICES
All Sessions (except Bargain Tuesday)
Adults: $16.50/ Full-Time Students/Concessions: $13.50
Children/Movie Club Members*: $12.00
Pensioners/Seniors (over 60) $10.00
* We accept all valid Palace Movie Club Membership cards
Bargain Tuesday
All tickets $9.00 (Non-applicable on Public Holidays, Film Festivals & Special Events)
Double Features
$12.00
Cinematheque Sessions - membership required, join on the door!
Mini membership (1 month 1 free guest pass) $18/$15
3month membership ( 3 guest passes): $36/$32
Annual membership ( 12 guest passes): $85/$75
Concessions:
Health Care Card, Australian Film Institute (AFI), Australian Writers' Guild, Australian Cinematographers' Society (ACS), Australian Directors Guild (ADG), M.E.A.A, SPAA, Metroscreen, FBi 94.5FM Members, Title Space & If Club Members.
Special pricing may apply on Public Holidays, Film Festivals and Special Events such as Met Opera.
Special Discounts apply for groups of 20 please call our Events and Groups Manager on 02 9339 0348 for more information.
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