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7 January - 17 February

SUNDAY, 7 JANUARY (CTC)

The Post (Australian Premiere) – DramaDIRECTOR: Steven SpielbergSTARRING: Meryl Streep, Tom HanksOscar® buzz surrounds this thrilling drama about the race to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents.

MONDAY, 8 JANUARY (PG, Mild themes and coarse language)

Darkest Hour (Preview) – Historical DramaDIRECTOR: Joe WrightSTARRING: Gary Oldman, Lily James, Kristin Scott ThomasWithin days of becoming Prime Minister, Winston Churchill (Oldman) must decide between a negotiated peace with Nazi Germany, or fighting for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation.

TUESDAY, 9 JANUARY (M, Coarse language)

Just To Be Sure (French Language with English subtitles) – ComedyDIRECTOR: Carine TardieuSTARRING: Francois Damiens, Cecile de France, Guy Marchand“The comedy favourite of Cannes. Invigorating and intelligent.” LE PARISIEN“Light-hearted, sharp and funny, the kind of French comedy that doesn’t come around so often nowadays.” HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN (M, Mature themes, violence and coarse language)

The Commuter (Premiere) – Crime, Drama, MysteryDIRECTOR: Jaume Collet-SerraSTARRING: Liam Neeson, Vera FarmigaIn this action-packed thriller, Liam Neeson plays an ex-cop come insurance salesman who’s given until the last stop of his train trip home to find a hidden passenger. It’s life and death stakes for him, his family and everyone on board.

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THURSDAY, 11 JANUARY (PG, Mild themes)

Wonderstruck DramaDIRECTOR: Todd HaynesSTARRING: Julianne Moore, Michelle WilliamsOscar-nominated director Todd Haynes (Carol) directs this mesmerising and beautiful story of two children drawn to Manhattan in different eras and for different reasons. Their fates are fascinatlingly entwined.

FRIDAY, 12 JANUARY (MA15+, Strong themes, violence & coarse language)

The Hitman’s Bodyguard Comedy, Action DIRECTOR: Patrick HughesSTARRING: Samuel L Jackson, Ryan Reynolds, Salma HayekThe world’s top bodyguard, takes on a new client: the world’s most wanted hitman. There’s just one major problem - the two quickly realise they can’t stand each other. Hilarious and irreverent!

SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY (CTC)

Sweet Country (Preview) – Drama DIRECTOR: Warwick ThorntonSTARRING: Hamilton Morris, Bryan Brown, Thomas M. Wright, Ewen Leslie, Matt Day, Sam Neill“Warwick Thornton’s majestic Outback western’’ VARIETY“*****—Stark, shocking, superbly shot... This is fiercely powerful storytelling.” THE GUARDIAN

MONDAY, 15 JANUARY (M, Coarse Language)

Only the Brave Drama DIRECTOR: Joseph KosinskiSTARRING: Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges“A gripping and powerfully emotional portrait of yee-haw heroism, pitting a squad of cocky, calendar-purty white dudes against an adversary with no creed or color, just an unquenchable appetite for destruction.” VARIETY

TUESDAY, 16 JANUARY (CTC)

Molly’s Game (Preview) – DramaDIRECTOR: Aaron SorkinSTARRING: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera and Chris O’DowdA riveting film, based on the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested by 17 FBI agents.

WEDNESDAY, 17 JANUARY (MA15+, Strong violence)

Blade Runner 2049 DramaDIRECTOR: Denis VilleneuveSTARRING: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford“Blade Runner 2049 is terrific, a worthy heir to one of the greatest science-fiction films of all time.” THE ATLANTIC“A visually dazzling follow-up to one of science fiction’s most iconic films.’’ NEWSDAY

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THURSDAY, 18 JANUARY (M, Mature themes)

Murder on the Orient Express Drama, Thriller, SuspenseDIRECTOR: Kenneth BranaghSTARRING: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley“Kenneth Branagh’s take on Agatha Christie’s eccentric detective is one for the age.” VARIETY “Cool, sexy and Powerful” METRO

FRIDAY, 19 JAN (PG, Mild themes, sexual references & coarse language)

Battle of the Sexes Drama, Biography, Sport, Comedy DIRECTORS: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie FarisSTARRING: Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Elisabeth Shue, “Battle of the Sexes is dynamite” USA TODAY “A smart, consistently funny crowd pleaser” THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

SUNDAY, 21 JANUARY (PG)

Jane (Premiere) – DocumentaryDIRECTOR: Brett MorganSTARRING: Jane Goodall “Few films this year offer up such lush and formal components. Morgen has made a film of deep emotional beauty. Required viewing for anyone seeking a classic in the making.” INDIEWIRE

MONDAY, 22 JANUARY (CTC)

Molly’s Game (Preview) – Drama

DIRECTOR: Aaron SorkinSTARRING: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera and Chris O’Dowd“A dense, dynamic, compulsively entertaining affair, whose central role makes stunning use of Chastain’s stratospheric talent.” VARIETY

TUESDAY, 23 JAN (M, Sexual references, coarse language, drug use & nudity)

Downsizing Sci-Fi, ComedyDIRECTOR: Alexander PayneSTARRING: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Kristen WiigWhen scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to over-population, Paul (Damon) and his wife Audrey (Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives and get small, setting up an hilarious adventure.

WEDNESDAY, 24 JANUARY (M, Mature themes)

Murder on the Orient Express Drama, Thriller, SuspenseDIRECTOR: Kenneth BranaghSTARRING: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley“Branagh is a classicist at heart. In front of and behind the camera, he makes this journey a throwback ride worth taking. All aboard.” DETROIT NEWS

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THURSDAY, 25 JANUARY (CTC)

Phantom Thread Period Drama DIRECTOR: Paul Thomas AndersonSTARRING: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Vicky KriepsStarring Daniel Day Lewis and set in the glamour of 1950’s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock and his sister Cyril are at the centre of British fashion.

FRIDAY, 26 JANUARY (CTC)

International Ocean Film Tour (Premiere) For lovers of our oceans, their wildlife and extreme ocean sports, an extraordinary collection of films that will take you deep into the worlds of manta rays, round the world yacht racing, extreme surfing and kite flying, and all topped off with some Australia day fireworks.

SATURDAY, 27 JANUARY (CTC)

Lady Bird Comedy , DramaDIRECTOR: Greta GerwigSTARRING: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracey LettsThis hugely entertaining coming-of-age-comedy starring Saoirse Ronan has broken the Rotten Tomatoes record for the longest unspoiled run of positive reviews. Deservedly so.

SUNDAY, 28 JANUARY (M, Sex scenes, nudity & coarse language)

Call Me By Your Name (English with occasional French & Italian) – Romance, DramaDIRECTOR: Luca GuadagninoSTARRING: Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar, Esther Garre“Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer showcase some of the richest chemistry I’ve ever witnessed in a movie. It’s sublime.” HUFFINGTON POST

MONDAY, 29 JANUARY (CTC)

All the Money in the World DramaDIRECTOR: Ridley ScottSTARRING: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, Christopher PlummerRidley Scott delivers a gripping kidnapping story based on 16-year-old John Paul Getty III’s abduction and his devoted mother’s desparate attempts to save him.

TUESDAY, 30 JANUARY (CTC)

Lady Bird Comedy, Drama DIRECTOR: Greta GerwigSTARRING: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracey Letts“Lady Bird is a triumph of style, sensibility and spirit. The girl at its center may not be a heavyweight, but her movie is epic.” WASHINGTON POST

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THURSDAY, 1 FEBRUARY (CTC)

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Action, AdventureDIRECTOR: Rian JohnsonSTARRING: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark HamillIn Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends.

FRIDAY, 2 FEBRUARY (CTC)

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Comedy, DramaDIRECTOR: Martin McDonagh | STARRING: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, John Hawkes“Frances McDormand is phenomenal in this surefire awards contender from Martin McDonagh - it’s a renegade masterpiece that will get you good.” ROLLING STONE

SATURDAY, 3 FEBRUARY (CTC)

The Greatest Showman Musical DramaDIRECTOR: Michael Gracey STARRING: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle WilliamsHugh Jackman shines in this bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life.

SUNDAY, 4 FEBRUARY (CTC)

The Death of Stalin Comedy, Drama DIRECTOR: Armando IannucciSTARRING: Steve Buscemi, Paddy Considine, Rupert Friend, Jason Isaacs, Michael Palin“This is classic comedy gold, in many ways reminiscent of the old Monty Python show sketches skewering politicians, but with a slightly more serious spin.” LA TIMES

MONDAY, 5 FEBRUARY (CTC)

Chappaquiddick Historical Drama DIRECTOR: John CurranSTARRING: Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, Ed Helms, Bruce DernA beautifully crafted and suspenseful historical drama examining the power of the Kennedys and the tragic death of campaign worker Mary Jo Kopechne.

WEDNESDAY, 31 JANUARY (CTC)

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Comedy, DramaDIRECTOR: Martin McDonagh | STARRING: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, John Hawkes“One of the most invigorating black comedies Hollywood’s come up with in years.” NPR “Snaps the eyelids up like roller blinds’’ THE GUARDIAN

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TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY (MA15+, Strong coarse language & sex scene)

I, Tonya (St.George Bank Customer Screening ) – Biography, DramaDIRECTOR: Craig GillespieSTARRING: Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Bobby CannavaleBased on unbelievable, but true events, I, TONYA is a darkly comedic tale of American figure skater, Tonya Harding, and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history.

WEDNESDAY, 7 FEBRUARY (CTC)

Fifty Shades Freed RomanceDIRECTOR: James FoleySTARRING: Jamie Dornan, Dakota JohnsonJamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades Freed, the third chapter of the 50 Shades phenomenon.

THURSDAY, 8 FEBRUARY (MA15+, Strong coarse language & sex scene)

I, Tonya Biography, DramaDIRECTOR: Craig GillespieSTARRING: Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Bobby Cannavale“Starring Margot Robbie as the infamous figure skater the whole world decided it loved to hate, I, TONYA is a fresh, chancy, and wickedly enjoyable movie” VARIETY

FRIDAY, 9 FEBRUARY (CTC)

Buena Vista Social Club: Adios (Preview) – DocumentaryDIRECTOR: Lucy WalkerSTARRING: Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo, Manuel ‘Guajiro’ MirabalAgainst the backdrop of Cuba’s captivating musical history, hear the band’s story as they reflect on their remarkable careers. Great music and beautiful characters create an enthralling story.

SATURDAY, 10 FEBRUARY (CTC)

The Square Drama, ComedyDIRECTOR: Ruben ÖstlundSTARRING: Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West“A wickedly funny film, which is mostly about a feeling problem - the gap between what we think we feel, as kind and caring people, and the deeds we actually do.’ WALL STREET JOURNAL

SUNDAY, 11 FEB (M, Coarse language, sexual references & mature themes)

Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (Preview) – Biography, DramaDIRECTOR: Paul McGuiganSTARRING: Jamie Bell, Annette BeningThe fascinating and touching story of eccentric Academy Award® winning actress Gloria Grahame, featuring an astounding performance from Bening.

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MONDAY, 12 FEBRUARY (CTC)

The Post DramaDIRECTOR: Steven SpielbergSTARRING: Meryl Streep, Tom HanksMeryl Streep stars as the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and Tom Hanks as Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks), as they risk their careers - and their very freedom - to help bring long-buried truths to light.

TUESDAY, 13 FEBRUARY (CTC)

The Death of Stalin Comedy, Drama DIRECTOR: Armando IannucciSTARRING: Steve Buscemi, Paddy Considine, Rupert Friend, Jason Isaacs, Michael Palin“A riotous farce of doublespeak and plotting laced with moments of bitumen-black horror.” TIME OUT

WEDNESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY (M, Coarse language & sexual references)

The Big Sick Romance, Comedy

DIRECTOR: Michael ShowalterSTARRING: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe KazanOn Valentines Day our favourite romantic comedy of 2017. Funny, smart and touching, it’s that rare and beautiful thing ...a truly entertaining rom-com loved by critics and audiences.

THURSDAY, 15 FEB (M, Mature themes, sex scenes and coarse language)

Breath (Preview) – Drama

DIRECTOR: Simon BakerSTARRING: Elizabeth Debicki, Simon Baker, Richard RoxburghA special preview of Simon Baker’s magnificent adaption of Tim Winton’s much revered coming of age novel. In a small West Australian coastal town in the 1970s Pikelet and Loonie seek out the farthest limits of courage and sanity in an attempt to escape the ordinariness of their lives.

FRIDAY, 16 FEBRUARY (CTC)

The Shape of Water DramaDIRECTOR: Guillermo del ToroSTARRING: Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard JenkinsAn improbable love story intertwines dexterously with a 1950s sci-fi thriller, creating a film that’s remarkable...” VANITY FAIR“A ravishing, eccentric auteur’s imagining.’’ VARIETY

SATURDAY, 17 FEBRUARY (CTC)

The Greatest Showman (St.George Customer Screening) – Musical Drama

DIRECTOR: Michael GraceySTARRING: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle WilliamsAn epic film with a perfect cast; the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.