Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later. It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.

CatVideoFest curates a compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses. Screening events take place all over the world in a host of venues and raise money for cats in need, often through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to identify how best to serve cats in the area. More info at catvideofest.com @oscopelabs (all platforms) @pivot_pics (Instagram, Tiktok) @PivotPics (Facebook) @catvideofest (instagram, twitter) @thecatvideofest (facebook)

The year is 2071. Following a terrorist bombing, a deadly virus is released on the populace of Mars and the government has issued a 300 million woo-long reward, the largest bounty in history, for the capture of whoever is behind it. The bounty hunter crew of the spaceship Bebop; Spike, Faye, Jet and Ed, take the case with hopes of cashing in the bounty. However, the mystery surrounding the man responsible, Vincent, goes deeper than they ever imagined, and they aren't the only ones hunting him. The original creators of the virus have dispatched Electra to deal with Vincent and take out anyone who may stumble on the truth behind him. As the hunt for the man with no past and no future continues to escalate, they begin to question what about the world is reality and what is a dream as the line between sanity and insanity becomes more apparent.

Our Cry Baby Sessions are taking a break over the school holidays. See you when school is back!

40TH ANNIVERSARY! When a superstar is about to arrive on the scene, the whole world seems to know it and that was certainly the case in 1984 when director Susan Seidelman shot what was supposed to be a low-budget flick titled DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN. In this classic 80s screwball comedy Roberta (Arquette) a deeply bored New Jersey housewife follows the exploits of Jim and Susan (Madonna) via a decidedly pre-internet means of communication – tabloid classified ads. After reading an ad begging Susan for a meeting at Battery Park, Roberta heads to New York to see the mystery woman in the flesh. When Roberta snags Susan’s signature jacket, she learns that Jim isn’t the only one desperately seeking Susan – the mob is hot on her tail. 4K restorartion of this 80s classic!

For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers—in Disney and Pixar’s all-new movie “Elio,” the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

From acclaimed director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) comes F1, a visceral, high-stakes drama set in the world’s most elite motorsport. Brad Pitt stars as a former Formula 1 legend pulled out of retirement to mentor a rising star, played by Damson Idris (Snowfall). As they navigate the cutthroat world of international racing, the line between mentor and rival begins to blur — and with every race, the cost of greatness climbs higher. Filmed in collaboration with real F1 teams and shot on location at actual Grand Prix circuits, F1 delivers an unprecedented level of authenticity, adrenaline, and cinematic power. With a supporting cast including Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin), Javier Bardem, and Tobias Menzies, the film blends character-driven drama with the raw energy of the racetrack. F1 isn’t just about winning — it’s about the obsession that drives you to the edge. PHOTOSENSITIVITY WARNING Please note that the motion picture “F1: The Movie” contains scenes/frames of flashing lights or patterns which may not be suitable for persons with photosensitive epilepsy.

A Spaghetti Western directed by Sergio Leone turns 60! Two bounty hunters both pursue the brutal and sadistic bandit, El Indio, who has a large bounty on his head. Starring Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef as bounty hunters.

4K, 25 year anniversary, plus IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE 2001, a previously-unseen 9 minute short film by Wong Kar Wai that follows the feature. Wong Kar-wai directs this moody period drama about unrequited love that, like his earlier work, swoons with romantic melancholy. Set in a Shanghaiese enclave in Hong Kong in 1962, the film centers on two young couples who rent adjacent rooms in a cramped and crowded tenement. Wong Kar-Wai’s masterful work of romantic formalism, In the Mood for Love looks to the unassuming corners of Hong Kong - tiny food shops, narrow alleys, corridors of shared apartments, cramped office spaces - to frame richly detailed, brightly coloured mise-en-scènes in this story of intoxicating desire, loneliness, intimacy, and beauty. In the Mood for Love is Wong at the top of his craft, and the pinnacle of 90s Hong Kong cinema.

Kenichi and his detective uncle, Shunsaku Ban, leave Japan to visit Metropolis, in search of the criminal, Dr. Laughton. However, when they finally find Dr. Laughton, Kenichi and Shunsaku find themselves seperated and plunged into the middle of a larger conspiracy. While Shunsaku searches for his nephew and explanations, Kenichi tries to protect Tima (a mysterious young girl), from Duke Red and his adopted son Rock, both of whom have very different reasons for wanting to find her.

*ENGLISH DUBBED VERSION* Screening as part of the Thornbury Picture House's Studio Ghibli Festival! Don't miss one of Studio Ghibli’s most iconic films (and characters) in this beloved family classic from legendary director Hayao Miyazaki. Two young girls, Satsuki and Mei, move with their father to a new house in the countryside. But country life is not so simple as it seems, as they soon discover the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, most notably a family of Totoros, gigantic but gentle bear-like forest spirits that can only be seen by children. The Totoros introduce the girls to a series of new adventures, including a ride aboard the Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece that brought Studio Ghibli and Japanese animation to a new global audience.

When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all Hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it.

In 1930s Italy, air pirates, bounty hunters, and high flyers of all sorts rule the skies. The most cunning and skilled of these pilots is Porco Rosso, a man cursed with the head of a pig. He now makes a living taking jobs, such as rescuing those kidnapped by air pirates. Donald Curtis, Porco’s rival in the air and in catching the affections of women, provides a constant challenge to the hero, culminating in a hilarious, action-packed finale. A rollicking adventure, set to a Mediterranean backdrop and replete with beautifully orchestrated dogfights – Hayao Miyazaki offers up perhaps his most blockbuster-esque feature in PORCO ROSSO… But even still, manages to retain all the heart and magic of classic Ghibli.

Featuring a in-person Q&A with the director Eliza Cox Shot over eight years, Queens of Concrete chronicles the journey from childhood to adulthood and the moments that define us. It’s 2016 and Hayley (14), Ava (13) and Charlotte (9) are following their dreams to qualify for the first ever Australian Olympic skateboarding team for the 2020 games. The three girls are strong contenders, but they face crushing life lessons as they navigate heartbreak, betrayal, a global pandemic, and pressure beyond their years. As childhood naivety ebbs away, what began as Olympic ambition becomes a tale of resilience, triumph and self-discovery, and they must each wrestle with their own definition of success and find balance between the people they want to be, and the adults life is turning them into.

Roger Waters, founding member and creative force behind the legendary Pink Floyd, brings to the screen his live show, Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill: Live From Prague - The Movie. Directed by Sean Evans and Roger Waters, the film combines iconic songs from his Pink Floyd days with those from his solo career, encompassing a timespan of sixty years. The show is a stunning indictment of the corporate dystopia in which we all struggle to survive, and a call to action to love, protect and share our precious and precarious planet home. Dedicated to “our brothers and sisters all over the world who are engaged in the existential battle for the soul of humanity”, the movie is an extraordinary assault on the senses, not just musically and visually, but politically and philosophically as well. It captures performances of songs from some of the most influential albums of all time – The Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall, together with those from the most popular of Waters’ solo career, including Amused To Death and Is This The Life We Really Want? Brought together with his band and crew, the show is majestic, with performances that are powerful yet controlled. The sense of control is emphasised by the 360° stage. It provides intimacy and allows the performers to play to all sections of the audience “in the round”. With a rectangular centre with runways extending from each side, creating an elongated cross. Above it is a set of giant LED screens configured the same way. Made up of 12 surfaces, and totalling a huge 650 square meters, they project numerous images and messages that vividly and powerfully reinforce the meanings behind the songs. Because of the size and position of the screens, they can be seen throughout the arena and promote a high-energy production with maximum audience participation.

The greatest 21st century film you have never heard of. Whiplash meets School of Rock with a touch of Ghost World and the comedic timing of the Simpsons. Swing Girls earns its place in the top 250 narrative films on Letterboxd, come be enchanted by this perfect feel-good film. Girls meet Jazz!!! A tale of delinquent and lazy school girls. In their efforts to cut remedial summer math class, they end up poisoning and replacing the school’s brass band.

Labelled 'the film that killed Clark Gable' and, along with Marilyn Monroe, their final film. Also starring the excellent Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter and Eli Wallach. While filing for a divorce, Roslyn Taber ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli. The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido’s half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.

70th Anniversary The Night of the Hunter—incredibly, the only film the great actor Charles Laughton ever directed—is truly a stand-alone masterwork. A horror movie with qualities of a Grimm fairy tale, it stars a sublimely sinister Robert Mitchum as a traveling preacher named Harry Powell (he of the tattooed knuckles), whose nefarious motives for marrying a fragile widow, played by Shelley Winters, are uncovered by her terrified young children. Graced by images of eerie beauty and a sneaky sense of humor, this ethereal, expressionistic American classic—also featuring the contributions of actress Lillian Gish and writer James Agee—is cinema’s most eccentric rendering of the battle between good and evil.

David Cronenberg's film on grief, inspired by the death of the director's wife. Starring Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger and Guy Pearce. Karsh is a prominent businessman. Inconsolable since the death of his wife, he invents GraveTech, revolutionary and controversial technology that enables the living to monitor their dear departed in their shrouds. One night, multiple graves, including that of Karsh’s wife, are desecrated. Karsh sets out to track down the perpetrators.

A young nomadic couple, Davaa and Zaya, live in the Mongolian desert with their four children, sheep and horses. Their loving and harmonious lifestyle is threatened by unpredictable weather, and encroaching animal predators. Forced to make the heartbreaking decision to uproot themselves and move to the city, the family must quickly adjust. In this foreign terrain, they band together, all the while haunted by dreams of their herding past and ancestral homeland.

Codependency takes on a twisted new meaning in the most anticipated Australian film of the year. Michael Shanks’s off-the-wall debut features “transformative” performances from Dave Franco and Alison Brie. Long-term loves Tim and Millie (real-life couple Franco and Brie) move to the country, leaving behind their city lives and close circle of friends. While teacher Millie settles in smoothly, musician Tim has a tougher time adjusting, and increasingly leans on Millie for support. Add in some strange occurrences in their new home and a suspiciously friendly neighbour (an excellently creepy Damon Herriman), and tensions quickly rise. Then comes a freak supernatural encounter in a cave, which sends the pair on a devilishly unexpected ride that will bring them closer “together” than ever. Australian writer-director Michael Shanks’s debut pulls off dizzying feats of tonal wizardry, expertly balancing a carefully calibrated relationship drama with wildly escalating body horror. A hit at Sundance, Together heralds the arrival of a bold new talent and stakes its claim in the growing wave of contemporary body horror. Simultaneously wildly funny, unhinged and profound, it’s an exceptional achievement elevated by spectacular turns from its fearless leads.

Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate. The young couple battles entrenched tradition, and dares to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature. Ripping down the fences, they set the land back to the wild and entrust its recovery to a motley mix of animals both tame and wild. It is the beginning of a grand experiment that will become one of the most significant rewilding experiments in Europe.