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Senior Wednesday Previews
SAVAGE HOUSE
WEDNESDAY 05 AUGUST | ALL SITES
Set against the backdrop of 18th century England, a massive pox outbreak, and Jacobite uprising – this is a timely and darkly satirical story of Sir Chauncey Savage and Lady Savage and their blind pursuit of a better life. It is not without a tinge of irony that their family name is the Savages, for this is a Savage House indeed. Filled with duels, decadence, and bloodshed, this is a madcap play on class and power.
M - Violence, offensive language, sex scenes & content that may disturb
Light Club Preview
ONE NIGHT ONLY
SATURDAY 08 AUGUST 8.30PM | LIGHT HOUSE PETONE
Discounted tickets for Light Club members
What if one messy night turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to you?
This August, Will Gluck, the filmmaker of Anyone but You and Easy A, celebrates modern romantic comedy on the big screen with a fresh, witty, swoony original film about searching for love on the least romantic night of the year.
Academy Award® nominee Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown, Top Gun: Maverick) and BAFTA nominee Callum Turner (Masters of the Air, Fantastic Beasts franchise) star as Allie and Owen, two love-starved strangers who crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New York City on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex.
Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think.
TBC
30th anniversary screening
ROMEO + JULIET
SUNDAY 09 AUGUST | LIGHT HOUSE PETONE
Baz Luhrmann's dazzling and unconventional adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic love story is spellbinding. Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes portray Romeo and Juliet, the youthful star-crossed lovers of the past. But the setting has been moved from its Elizabethan origins to the futuristic urban backdrop of Verona Beach.
M - Violence
Senior Wednesday Previews
DE GAULLE: TILTING IRON
WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST | ALL SITES
June 1940. France collapses and signs the Armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man, Charles de Gaulle, refuses to give up. Taking the ultimate gamble he flees to London and seeks to convince the world that the battle for France is neither over or lost. What follows next is a triumphant story of faith, audacity and an unshakeable quest for freedom. Antonin Baudry has crafted a powerful and dramatic view of a man at the very centre of a turning point in history, on his path to becoming a 20th century leader and cultural icon. The reality of intense politics, family struggles and the impact of war are deftly drawn in this geopolitical thriller, which has been more than five years in the making.
M - Violence & wound detail
Pinot Previews
TONY
FRIDAY 14 - SUNDAY 16 AUGUST | ALL SITES
Tickets include a glass of Pinot Noir, French Viognier or sparkling grape juice
A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain (Dominic Sessa, The Holdovers) travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.
From director Matt Johnson (BlackBerry, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie), Tony also stars Emilia Jones, Leo Woodall and Antonio Banderas.
TBC
RED CARPET GALA SCREENING
SPA WEEKEND
WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST | LIGHT HOUSE PETONE & PAUATAHANUI
A glass of bubbles or sparkling grape juice included with tickets
Spa Weekend follows three best friends, Jane (Leslie Mann), Coco (Michelle Buteau) and Sophie (Anna Faris), as they embark on some much-needed pampering during a luxury spa break in Palm Springs. But when their trainwreck friend, Mel (Isla Fisher), turns up, the relaxation quickly descends into chaos with hilarious consequences.
From the directors of Bad Moms, and the writers of The Hangover
TBC
Senior Wednesday Previews
& Sons
WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST | ALL SITES
Bill Nighy plays an aging literary superstar in this adaptation of David Gilbert’s critically acclaimed novel, co-written by Oscar-winner Sarah Polley (Women Talking).
Andrew Dyer (Nighy) hasn’t written a word - or left the house - in 20 years. In that time he’s fathered a child outside of his marriage, lost his wife (Imelda Staunton) and become estranged from his other sons.
Struggling with alcoholism, Andrew’s sense of his own mortality sets in, especially following the news of the death of an old friend. In an attempt to right his relationship with his sons with the time he has left, Andrew decides to bring together all of his children for the first, and likely last time.
Elder brothers Richard (Johnny Flynn, One Life) and Jamie (George MacKay, 1917) reluctantly return home to make amends, only for their father to reveal a secret about their half brother Andy Jr. (Noah Jupe, A Quiet Place) that rewrites their family history in a fascinating way.
With brilliant performances from the ensemble cast, anchored by Nighy in fine form in the central role, & Sons is an original and entertaining must-see.
M - Drug use & offensive language
Senior wednesday previews
CASE 137
WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST | ALL SITES
Léa Drucker took home the Best Actress César award for her performance in this gripping thriller from Dominik Moll (Only the Animals), selected for official competition at Cannes International Film Festival 2025.
Drucker plays Stéphanie, an Internal Affairs police officer who is assigned the case of a young man severely wounded during a tense and chaotic demonstration in Paris. When she discovers that the victim hails from her hometown of Saint-Dizier, the case suddenly becomes far more personal.
While nothing initially points to police misconduct, Stéphanie soon finds herself isolated in a system hellbent on protecting its own. With officers refusing to talk, Sophie turns to housekeeper and reluctant witness Alicia Mady
(Guslagie Malanda, Saint Omer), whose testimony holds the key to the truth - but puts them both in danger.
This compelling crime drama highlights themes of loyalty and justice that resonate long after the final scene, anchored strongly by Lea Drucker’s commanding role.
M - Violence & offensive language
