The school holidays are upon us, which means cinemas are pumping out plenty of films this week. But this week isn’t simply for kids and their parents – there is also an adult drama, a wilderness horror and a nostalgic doco to be had.
We also give you a heads-up about some smaller releases, as well as certain classics playing in Auckland (Alien at the Stardome!).
The Big Releases
Pete’s Dragon | Find 2D movie times – find 3D movie times
Disney update their animated family film (1977), with this live action fantasy about a boy and his giant dragon friend. Filmed in New Zealand and starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford and Karl Urban.
The Secret Life of Pets | Find 2D movie times – find 3D movie times
Family animated film from the studio behind those little yellow minions you love so much, following the lives of faithful pets when their owners are away. Featuring the voices of Louis C.K., Lake Bell and Kevin Hart
The Rehearsal | Find movie times near you
NZ feature based on the debut novel by Eleanor Catton and starring James Rolleston (The Dark Horse) as a wide-eyed teenager put through the grinder of acting school.
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years | Find movie times near you
Authorized feature about The Beatles’ phenomenal early career, from Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard.
Blair Witch | Find movie times near you
The horror series returns to the wilderness thanks to the makers of You’re Next and The Guest.
Bridget Jones’s Baby | Find movie times near you
The next entry in Bridget’s movie diary has some sneaky screenings before its official release next week.
The Small Releases
As It Is In Heaven 2: Heaven On Earth | Find movie times near you
Follow-up to the Oscar-nominated Swedish classic, a decade after its release.
The Confirmation | Find movie times near you
Clive Owen is a deadbeat dad in this comedic drama from the writer of Nebraska. When his son is placed under his care, the child gets a first-hand look at reality.
Zen & the Art of Dying |Find movie times for Auckland and Nelson
Aussie doco following an activist and educator who helps others approach the idea of death with a positive attitude.
Under the Same Moon | Playing in Hokitika this Tuesday night
Regent Theatre Hokitika is playing this drama following two parents – one looking after their son in Mexico, the other working illegally in The States.
Classics
Goodfellas | Playing Friday night Event Newmarket
Martin Scorsese’s legendary mafia masterpiece is playing as part of Event Newmarket’s Flashback Fridays.
Ponyo & My Neighbour Totoro | Playing this Saturday at Auckland Museum
Auckland Museum is playing these two Studio Ghibli classics as part of their Culture Festival 2016. Ponyo plays in the morning at 10:30am followed by My Neighbour Totoro at 1:30pm. Both films play in the auditorium and are free admission with museum entry and thanks to Madman Entertainment.
Alien | Playing Wednesday night at the Stardome
We’re so keen for this. The Auckland Stardome on One Tree Hill is showing Ridley Scott’s classic horror sci-fi Alien on their planetarium screen. There’s a 7:00pm and a 9:15pm screening that you can book tickets for on their website right here.
