The only time we like being kept in the dark is when we’re in the cinema. Every other time, we want to know what’s coming out and where we can find them. Here’s a list of films – both modern and classic – playing this week that you may or may not know about.
Broke
Playing in Rialto Newmarket (AKLD) & Rialto Dunedin
This independent rugby league drama, produced by the son of Kiwi league legend Mark Graham, follows a disgraced footy star and gambling addict looking to revive his shattered life with the help of a fan.
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The Breakfast Club
Matakana Cinemas (AKLD) – 8:15pm Friday 10 June
Matakana is showcasing the work of John Hughes this June. If you’ve got a spare $10 handy, you can check out the best movie ever made about detention (outside of World War II).
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Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Arthur’s Cinema (CHCH) – 7:00pm Friday 10 June
This culinary doco about an 85-year-old sushi legend will either leave you insatiably hungry or wondering why you don’t put as much effort into your work. Probably both.
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Tom Who? The Enigma of Tom Kreisler
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery (Taranaki) – 4:00pm Saturday 11 June
Documentary portrait on 20th-century New Zealand painter Tom Kreisler, following his life and his art – both of which were influenced by Mexican traditions and the Pop Art movement.
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Vigil
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery (Taranaki) – 4:00pm Sunday 12 June
In the same cinema the following day is the cherished Kiwi feature from Vincent Ward, which was the first New Zealand film to be in official competition at the uber prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 1984.
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The Price of Peace
Anzac Theatre (Northland) – 3:30pm Sunday June 12
New Zealand investigative documentary on the ‘Urewera Four’, the 2007 criminal case where Tūhoe activist Tame Iti and three others were accused of plotting terrorist activities after an alleged paramilitary training camp was discovered by police in the Urewera.
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The Witch
Still Playing in Auckland & Wellington
If you missed it last weekend or during its Autumn Events run, there are still a generous number of sessions for the talked-about festival thriller at Event Queen Street, Rialto Newmarket and Paramount.
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Donnie Darko
Academy Cinemas (AKLD) & Deluxe Cinemas (CHCH) – 8:30pm Friday 10 June
The cult classic is playing this Friday night at Auckland’s Academy Cinema and Christchurch’s Deluxe Cinemas. If you want to buy tickets, you’ll have to email someone’s shoulder to cry on because both sessions are sold out.
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