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Summer Nights Cinema Program

Summer Nights Cinema Program

SUMMER NIGHTS CINEMA PROGRAM

*Rating (M) All persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times during this session.

**Movies and schedule are subject to change

Movie Times Start around 8pm or Dark, Whichever comes first.

BRAVE - Thursday, 3rd January

Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (Robbie Coltrane). Merida's actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch (Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it's too late.

(PG) 1 hr. 33 min. Animation, Kids & Family, Comedy Directed By:Brenda Chapman , Mark Andrews

THE SAPPHIRES - Friday, 4th January

Inspired by a true story, The Sapphires follows four vivacious, young and talented Australian Aboriginal girls from a remote mission as they learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertains the U.S. troops in Vietnam in 1968. Cynthia (Tapsell), Gail (Mailman), Julie (Mauboy) and Kay (Sebbens) are discovered by Dave (O'Dowd), a good-humored talent scout with a kind heart, very little rhythm but a great knowledge of soul music. As their manager, Dave books the sisters their first true gig giving them their first taste of stardom, and travels them to Vietnam to sing for the American troops.

(PG) 1 hr. 39 min. Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy Directed By:Wayne Blair Written By:Tony Briggs, Keith Thompson

TWILIGHT - Saturday, 5th January

* Patrons are encouraged to bring along their sleeping bags, warm jackets and or blankets for the screening of the Saga as the temperature will drop throughout the evening. We ask that you also make note that there will be no free return bus service on this night so please ensure you have a safe way of getting home. Taxi’s can be called to this venue so please see location details.

When Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) reluctantly moved to the perpetually overcast town of Forks, WA, and set out to carve a niche for herself, she assumed it would be one similar to the low-profile social position she held back in Phoenix. First on the list of surprises was the unfamiliar attention from the male population of her new high school; second, the attention from one male in particular: Edward Cullen, Vampire ().

Before long, the unlikely soul mates find themselves in a passionate relationship with a variety of significant setbacks, including Edward's special-needs diet (he doesn't eat humans, but Bella's scent inspires a nearly impossible to harness bloodlust) and the human girl's mortality. Though things proceed relatively smoothly at first (Edward even introduces Bella to his adoptive vampire family), a visiting vampire clan consisting of James (), Victoria (), and Laurent (Edi Gathegi) catches Bella's unique scent and threatens the young couple's budding, if dangerous, happiness. James, known for his powerful tracking ability, becomes obsessed with making Bella his next victim.

Fearing for Bella's safety and that of her loved ones, the Cullens must combine their collective talents in order to stop the highly predatory James before his goal is accomplished.

(M) 2 hr. 1 min. Horror, Romance, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy Directed By: Written By:Mark Lord, Melissa Rosenberg

TWILIGHT SAGA - Saturday, 5th of January

The supernatural tale of star-crossed lovers continues as the Cullen family flees Forks in order to protect Bella (Kristen Stewart), and the heartbroken high-school senior discovers that vampires aren't the only creatures in town. Realizing that Bella will never be safe as long as he's around, Edward (Robert Pattinson) makes the difficult decision to leave his beloved behind shortly after her 18th birthday.

Reeling from her loss, Bella embraces self-destruction after being comforted by Edward's image during a moment of mortal peril. But as heavy-hearted as Bella may be, her old friend Jacob (Taylor Lautner) distracts her from her sorrows by helping her renovate a weather-beaten motorbike. When Bella encounters a former adversary with a sizable grudge, she's rescued from harm at the last second by pack of enormous, ferocious wolves. Subsequently delving into the history of the Quileutes,

Bella discovers the secrets of Jacob's tribe while looking forward to a reunion with Edward that may have deadly consequences.

(M) 2 hr. 10 min. Horror, Romance, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy Directed By: Chris Weitz Written By: Melissa Rosenberg

TWILIGHT ECLIPSE - Saturday, 5th January

The third film in the Twilight series explores a love triangle between Bella (Kristen Stewart), Edward (Robert Pattinson), and Jacob (Taylor Lautner) as the werewolf pack and the Cullen clan join together to fight a new breed of vampires.

Melissa Rosenberg provides the screenplay for the adaptation of 's best-selling novel, with director David Slade calling the shots behind the camera. joins the cast as Victoria, the role originally played by Rachelle Lefevre in the first film.

(M) 2 hr. 4 min. Drama, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy Directed By: David Slade Written By: Melissa Rosenberg

THE HUNGER GAMES - Sunday, 6th January

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she's ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

(M) 2 hr. 22 min. Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy Directed By: Gary Ross Written By: , Gary Ross, Billy Ray

RIO - Monday, 7th January

From the team that gave us the Ice Age series comes this sunny walk on the wild side Rio. Blu is a domesticated Macaw who never learned to fly, living a comfortable life with his owner and best friend Linda in the small town of Moose Lake, Minnesota. Blu and Linda think he's the last of his kind, but when they learn about another Macaw who lives in Rio de Janeiro, they head to the faraway and exotic land to find Jewel, Blu's female counterpart.

Not long after they arrive, Blu and Jewel are kidnapped by a group of bungling animal smugglers. With the help of street smart Jewel, and a group of wise-cracking and smooth-talking city birds, Blu escapes. Now, with his new friends by his side, Blu will have to find the courage to learn to fly, thwart the kidnappers who are hot on their trail, and return to Linda, the best friend a bird ever had.

(G) 1 hr. 36 min. Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family, Comedy Directed By: Carlos Saldanha Written By: Carlos Saldanha, Earl Richey Jones, Todd R. Jones, Don Rhymer, Joshua Sternin

MARLEY - Tuesday, 8th January

Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Marley is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best. (M) 2 hr. 24 min. Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest Directed By:Kevin Macdonald

DARK KNIGHT RISES - Wednesday, 9th January

It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda.

(M) 2 hr. 45 min. Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense Directed By: Written By:David S. Goyer, Christopher Nolan, , Bob Kane

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