Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; the problem is he has no idea why. As Hank attempts to evade their ever-tightening grip, he’s got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out… Caught Stealing is directed by Academy Award® nominee Darren Aronofsky, screenplay by Charlie Huston, based on his book of the same name. The film stars Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, Griffin Dunne, Benito A Martínez Ocasio, and Carol Kane. COME EARLY! Doors 6:30pm, pre-show 7pm

Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village. As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji. The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites. COME EARLY! Doors 6:30pm, pre-show 7pm

“Gimme some sugar, baby!” When the first EVIL DEAD hit theatres, horror cinema was altered forever. An instant cult sensation it was followed by two wildly different sequels, making the trilogy a perfect viewing experience. + Special Edition Posters will be available for purchase BUT WAIT: Not only that, we will have the legendary producer Rob Tapert in the house. A close friend of director Sam Raimi and lead actor Bruce Campbell since meeting at university, Tapert has gone on to be a hugely popular producer of so many horror classics and even John Woo’s Hard Target. He also brought us Xena and Hercules! Unreal. - THE EVIL DEAD (1981) - EVIL DEAD II: DEAD BY DAWN (1987) - ARMY OF DARKNESS (1992) COME EARLY! Doors open 5:30pm Rob Tapert Intro 6:30pm First Film 7pm Filter coffee, snack, drinks, pies, sausage rolls, baking and a GF hot meal available + all the rest of our regular menu. Support the candy bar and do not bring your own snacks please. Chronic rustlers will be reprimanded. Bring a keep cup for a discount on hot drinks. More about Rob Tapert here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0849964/

We've teamed up with DocPlay to celebrate extraordinary stories + our loving memories of video shops with a special screening of KIM'S VIDEO, including a director intro just for us from David Redmon! Part personal video essay, part documentary, part creative intervention, Kim's Video charts the rise, the fall and the relocation of a New York video store improbably transplanted into the heart of Mafia country. "A story that plays out like a low-budget caper, replete with corruption, slippery personalities, missing cash and one actual robbery." - Hollywood Reporter ***AND!!! The very first Hollywood Video Shoppe will be open for biz from 3pm! Stacked with VHS, DVD'S, BLU-RAY'S, POSTERS, LUCKY DIP BOXES + More. 3pm: Video Shoppe Opens, drinks & snacks in the courtyard 5:30pm: Cinema pre-show 6pm: KIMS VIDEO main feature TRAILER HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLbTNL2eKIY

*SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING: A madcap comedy about the perils of open relationships from creative duo Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin that had audiences at Cannes roaring at every twist and refusal to take itself at all seriously. "Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona are hilarious in an energetic and sexy film that'll make you feel like comedies are back." - Screen Rant COME EARLY! Doors 6:30pm, pre-show 7pm Thanks to Letterboxd & Madman Films

Punk renegade Shayne Carter (Straitjacket Fits, Dimmer) takes us on an iconoclastic tour through a career of highs and lows from suburban Dunedin to the heights of international fame and back again. Dunedin may seem like an unlikely location for a musical revolution, yet it became the locus of an indie music movement that was heard around the world. Riding the wave of the Dunedin Sound was Shayne Carter a loudmouthed teenage punk whose scrappy devil-may-care attitude is perfectly mirrored by Margaret Gordon’s cheeky and incredibly entertaining rockumentary. Early on Carter objects to having to narrate the film from his droll memoir and blithely suggests bringing in broadcaster Carol Hirschfeld to perform the task instead, which is exactly what Gordon does. We get taken on a self-deprecating tour of some of Dunedin’s less desirable suburbs allowing Carter to reminisce about his schooldays, including a sister-traumatising first gig in the school hall. Gordon’s film also acts as a bit of a primer on the Dunedin Sound with scene bigwigs like The Clean and The Verlaines at first surpassing Carter’s teenage punk ambitions until Straitjacket Fits is born out of tragedy and international stardom awaits. Carter is still living the punk life as Dimmer making now as good a time as any to celebrate a Life in One Chord. — Michael McDonnell COME EARLY! Doors 7pm, pre-show 7:30pm

NZIFF brings us a VERY special Auckland premiere screening of IT'S NEVER OVER - It becomes clear from this film that Jeff Buckley, who sang like Nina Simone crossed with Robert Plant crossed with a heavenly spirit, could have been a staggeringly huge star. "…a portrait of an individual whose life and artistry have had an immeasurable impact on the world of music." - Lucy Spicer, Sundance.org “In It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, Amy Berg’s rapturous documentary about Buckley’s extraordinary rise in the ’90s and his tragically cut-short life, we hear Buckley sing in every conceivable context: in clubs, in stadiums, in the recording studio, and when he’s just sitting around. Jeff Buckley, during the time he was alive, was thought of as a cult rocker, a kind of ‘musician’s musician.’ In the movie, there’s a quote from David Bowie saying that he thought Grace was the greatest album ever made. We see photos of the time Paul and Linda McCartney went to visit him backstage… I defy you to see It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley and not fall in love with Jeff Buckley’s voice. By the time the film is over, you want to find a way to go back and rescue him to let him live the life he should have.” — Owen Gleibernman, Variety COME EARLY! Doors 5:30pm, pre-show 6pm *Ticketing reflects standard NZIFF pricing for this exclusive event.

Singalong to your favourite songs from 1D & celebrate Liam Payne's Birthday! A documentary promising an "all-access" pass to British pop sensation One Direction on tour and live in concert at London's O2 Arena, helmed by Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me). Also shows Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble beginnings and competing on X-Factor, to pop-world domination in creating some of worlds most beloved music and songwriting. COME EARLY! Doors 7pm, pre-show 7:30pm

Celebrate Father's Day and the FULL MOON with the beloved 80's retro high school monster movie comedy Teen Wolf starring a very young Michael J Fox straddling his tv show Family Ties and his surprise hit blockbuster Back to the Future. COME EARLY 5:30pm, pre-show 6pm - Ticket holders go in the draw to win a Father's Day Gift

A young boy who detests taking piano lessons, Bart Collins has developed a deep suspicion of his strict instructor, Dr. Terwilliker. Raised by his single mother, Heloise, Bart looks up to the local plumber August Zabladowski. When Bart ends up in a Seussian dreamworld, he must join with Zabladowski to rescue his mom from Dr. T's clutches and stop his plan to force 500 boys to play a massive piano in perpetuity. A lion's share of the credit is certainly due Dr. Suess, the writer of children's stories, who did the story, screenplay and lyrics. "It's as imaginatively framed as Alice in Wonderland." COME EARLY! Doors 3pm, pre-show 3:30pm

From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King’s first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching Fire, Mockingjay – Pts. 1 & 2, and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), comes THE LONG WALK, an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go? COME EARLY! Doors 6:30pm, pre-show 7pm

The Man Who Fell to Earth is a daring exploration of science fiction as an art form. The story of an alien on an elaborate rescue mission provides the launching pad for Nicolas Roeg’s visual tour de force, a formally adventurous examination of alienation in contemporary life. Rock legend David Bowie, in his acting debut, completely embodies the title role, while Candy Clark, Buck Henry, and Rip Torn turn in pitch-perfect supporting performances. "It’s ambitious, artful and unique. As for Bowie… what a star, man." - Total Film COME EARLY! Doors 5:30pm, pre-show 6pm

When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive. COME EARLY! Doors 6:30pm, pre-show 7pm

Singalong to WICKED in anticipation of Part 2 coming later this year! Dress up as your favourite character and be in to win spot prizes. So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Wicked, the feature-film adaptation of the musical phenomenon seen by more than 50 million fans around the world. The unforgettable characters and gravity-defying songs of the beloved hit The New York Times called “the defining musical of the decade” come to the big screen as the untold story of the Witches of Oz becomes the movie event that will change audiences for good. COME EARLY! Doors 3pm, pre-show 3:30pm. *Lyrics will be on the screen!