Geek of Oz

The universally-acclaimed awards season frontrunner will have its NSW premiere at Dendy on January 8th 2017 Dendy Cinemas is hosting the exclusive premiere screening of Moonlight , directed by Barry Jenkins, on January 8th 2017. One of the most hyped films of the upcoming awards season, Moonlight tells the story of Chiron, a young man battling a dysfunctional home life as he comes of age in Miami during the “War on Drugs” era. Starring Trevante Rhodes, Janelle Monáe, Naomie Harris, and Mahershala Ali, Moonlight has been unanimously lauded by critics and swept the recent Critics Choice Awards nominations. This exclusive premiere screening will be held at Dendy Newtown at 6.30pm on January 8th 2017. The special event will include a red carpet and a glass of sparkling on arrival. Prices are just $15 for Dendy Club members, and $20 for non-club members. Book your tickets here now – these are sure to sell out fast! And you’ll be seeing it weeks before it hits ...

I dedicate (some would argue waste) countless hours watching films in search of moments when the art form genuinely moves me. Scanning for films which surpass mere entertainment or even escapism, in hope of witnessing something which feels significant. My Sweet Pepper Land the latest film by Hiner Saleem sits comfortably in this category. I feel it’s only fair to warn you that this may very well descend quite rapidly into an all-out-love-fest, such was the experience I had watching it, so i’ll try to maintain some level of composure, but no promises … The film is set in a post Saddam Hussein Kurdistan, which  is struggling to define itself despite newfound independence. Baran (Korkmaz Arslan) is a restless war hero, who in search of a new challenge, agrees to be the sheriff of an undesirable remote rural village. Enroute to his new posting he meets Govend (Golshifteh Farahani) the village school teacher, Govend is dedicated to her work, despite immense pressure from her fa...

Back in September we reviewed the incredible Wolf Children  as a part of Madman's REEL ANIME and said that it was ridiculously close to perfection. In a splash of fantastic news, Madman in conjunction with NTV Films are bringing director Mamoru Hosoda and animation producer Yuchiro Saito to Australia for a strictly limited time. Even if you're not the type to go gaga over the sight of a brilliant filmmaker, you can also head along to special event screenings of the delightful Wolf Children. 

Full of nostalgia and Studio Ghibli's trademark charm, From Up on Poppy Hill is a look back to a simpler time.  Having left audiences delighted during Madman's REEL ANIME festival, From Up on Poppy Hill is back and screening with a full US voice over. This is the perfect opportunity for younger audiences to enjoy what us grown ups have already had the chance to. Utterly beautiful, From Up on Poppy Hill is a standout choice for school holiday viewing!