CTCStrong coarse language
A married stockbroker with a financial domination fetish has one day to save his life from ruin in this acidic Aussie comedy from writer-director Dane McCusker. Screwball comedy and corrosive social commentary are the juicy ingredients of a very modern tale that unfolds one sunny day in upper middle-class Aussie suburbia. A few hours before his despondent son’s graduation party, alpha stockbroker Richard (Julian Garner, Underbelly) has his bank accounts drained by his “findom” mistress, Princess Paige (Asha Boswarva, Lambs of God). That’s a (usually) non-sexual dominatrix hired by wealthy men to spend their money and humiliate them. Frantic farce and raw drama follow as Richard attempts to gather a mountain of cash that will prevent his unsuspecting wife Kelly (Felicity Price, Last King of the Cross) from discovering the truth.
MA15+Strong coarse language
Two unpopular queer high school students start a fight club to have sex before graduation.
MMature themes, drug use and coarse language
A once famous actor is now performing as Santa Claus in a mall because of his alcohol addiction. After accidentally meeting his estranged daughter he seeks help for his recovery in order to win his daughter's forgiveness.
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Join Director Heath Davis (Book Club) for an intro and Q&A discussion following his latest comedy film A once famous actor is now performing as Santa Claus in a mall because of his alcohol addiction. After accidentally meeting his estranged daughter he seeks help for his recovery in order to win his daughter's forgiveness.
CLIPPED Presents a celebration of the art-form of music videos on the big screen in Geelong at the iconic Pivotonian cinema. This program includes amazing unreleased music videos premiered by local Australian artists followed by conversations with the filmmakers. Plus a showcase of exclusive classic clips from the 70-80s restored from original film and never before seen in high definition, including clips for Midnight Oil, Hoodoo Gurus, Split Enz and more. Celebrated filmmaker Ray Argall will take part in a live Q&A and share stories from a bygone era.
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In a race against time, a man goes on a fun filled adventure to find a Kombi van, revisit his hippie youth and explore the meaning of life. Meeting a colourful array of characters in the Australian Kombi world, he discovers that Kombis are not only cultural icons of freedom but are now also big business. While attempting to get a clapped-out Kombi on the road, he courageously faces his own mortality and embarks on a spiritual journey reminiscent of the 1960s counterculture.With the help of friends and family and empowered by a sense of urgency and the preciousness of life, he dreams of one last road trip along the spectacular Great Ocean Road.Directed by Jeff Bird.
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In a race against time, a man goes on a fun filled adventure to find a Kombi van, revisit his hippie youth and explore the meaning of life. Meeting a colourful array of characters in the Australian Kombi world, he discovers that Kombis are not only cultural icons of freedom but are now also big business. While attempting to get a clapped-out Kombi on the road, he courageously faces his own mortality and embarks on a spiritual journey reminiscent of the 1960s counterculture.With the help of friends and family and empowered by a sense of urgency and the preciousness of life, he dreams of one last road trip along the spectacular Great Ocean Road.Directed by Jeff Bird.
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A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.
MA15+ Strong violence
In this wickedly funny French thriller, shady relatives scheme for family fortunes through a succession of ingenious twists. Stéphane’s volatile lover is halfway through her prison sentence while she’s stuck working in a fish cannery. One day Stéphane boldly decides to reach out to her wealthy, estranged father. Stéphane discovers the dysfunctional family around him to be a vipers’ nest, all angling for the old man’s inheritance and suspicious of the new interloper. Soon enough, she finds herself embroiled in devious hidden agendas during a ruthless fight for the family empire in a luxury seaside French villa. Who’s the predator and who’s the prey?
MCoarse language
UPROAR is a moving and heartwarming comedy about connection and finding your place in the world. 17-year-old Josh Waaka (Julian Dennison) is growing up in New Zealand in 1981. The rugby-obsessed country is divided over the arrival of the South African Springboks team, sparking nationwide protests. Josh, who has never felt like he fits in anywhere, is inspired by the protests and by a newfound passion for performing to find his own voice. After embracing his community and his Māori heritage, Josh and his family set out on a journey towards healing.