Greetings my dear Friends,
We are so pleased to announce the 2010/2011 season of the New York met Opera, with twelve incredible opera’s from the best.  Season passes are a favourite with our Met opera regulars, however with 12 operas we have decided to make it so much more affordable for you.  We’re offering you your choice of 6 opera’s for just $138 for Adults and $126 for Concess, with a complimentary copy of the Australian opera book “Timing is Everything” (while stocks last).  Great gift idea too!

We have a great and diverse line-up of films for you, with two new films this week. The Winner of the Special Jury Prize at Cannes, FATHER OF MY CHILDREN, is an engaging, compassionate & profoundly moving film which offers rare insights into the film industry. A father who adores his family and passionately strives to discover new talent and develop innovative projects finds his business in financial straits.  Margaret gave it 4 stars saying:  “This wonderful film depicts the relentless nature of the beast, the roller-coaster ride, the unstoppable nature of a film in production and the price that's paid for being in the middle of such a life.” I can’t wait to see this fine French film!

‘A TICKING TIMEBOMB OF TESTOSTERONE.” (InFilm) Mark Fitzpatrick’s new film THE NOTHING MEN is ”…a tense, taught and thoroughly captivating film.”  Mark’s a born and bred Avoca boy & will be here this Saturday for a Director’s Screening, which are always fascinating. “This incisive and intriguing screenplay sucks us in from the start and ratchets up the tension…a striking and haunting work, twisting and morphing as it sweeps us along its unexpected trajectory. Stunning performances from Colin Friels and David Field.The score enhances the film's sustained, edgy mood - right up until the apocalyptic climax, which will resonate for a long time.” (Urbancinefile)  Hear the story behind the story. Join Mark this Saturday 4th Sept at 3:45pm for a Q & A.  Tickets $13.50 incl bubbly or beer. 

There’s much excitement about the Central Coast’s very first ReelAnime Film Festival.  Featuring a hand-picked selection of animated feature films from Japan, REEL ANIME 2010 is a wholly different kind of event, with each film showcasing the best that the new wave of anime has to offer. SUMMER WARS screened at MIFF and was a real audience favourite. Come experience the visual splendour, unadulterated joy and eye-popping thrills of anime on the big screen.  Opens this Thursday Sept 2nd!
ME AND ORSON WELLES is a hit with you!  David gave it 4 and Margaret 4 ½ stars saying: “This completely delightful film has at its core a mesmerizing performance from CHRISTIAN McKAY as Welles, he not only looks incredibly like Welles', he captures the man's knowing capricious arrogance deliciously. This is an exhilarating ride, a witty, fascinating insight into one of the towering talents of last century. It's one of the best experiences you'll have of the theatre in film.”
ERROL FLYNN.  That’s all I’ve needed to say and our INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY is creating a-vast interest.  Not only Errol Flynn but also the 70th Birthday of the film – the all time classic THE SEA HAWK.  So pull on your pirate boots, slip on your eyepatch and don your Captain’s hook for a night of pirate fun!  The wenches will be a’bringing round the pirate food and filling the black jacks from the hogshead grog barrel before we batten down the hatches for this great classic. Dead men tell no tales – so be here for yourself!  This annual event was HUGE last year, so book your favourite seats soon for Friday September 17th from 7pm.  Tickets just $21.50.

We are honoured to have been the cinema selected in NSW to screen the very first GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL, the MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL. This is an extraordinary global event uniting audiences across all seven continents of the globe for one week via compelling short films.  MANHATTAN is not an ONLINE Film Festival, nor a Touring or Travelling Film Festival...it’s the world's first Global Film Festival, taking place across 6 continents during one week. And, you get to vote on your favourite short!  Allocated seats.  Thursday 30th Sept at 7pm. Tickets all $12.50.

'The Big Ol’ Bus Band' is on its way! They’re a troupe of musicians who’ve travelled the world and whose sound recaptures the essence of 1940s and 50s swing, R&B and New Orleans soul. Twelve singers, dancers and musicians, picking up the swing band tradition of yesteryear with high energy and high creativity. Complementing them is one of Australia's hottest swing / burlesque dancers, Kelly Ann Doll and her partner. The Band leader pianist/songwriter/singer Hughie songwriting credits include Keith Urban, INXS and Jazz and Soul Grammy Award winning singer Lou Rawls. Put on your blue suede shoes and cut the rug at the Theatre for this afternoon of great music! Book the best seats early.  Sunday 26th September at 2.30pm.  Tickets $20 Concession, $27 Adults.

Oh you do get looked after!  Gosford City Council are once again bringing a great FREE NIGHT OUT celebrating BICYCLE WEEK!  And what a night it will be!  A bevy of cycling films, including the most beautiful film about Murray Fredericks, world reknown landscape photographer who cycled to the middle of Lake Eyre.  There’ll be an intermission where you will be treated to a drink and finger foods before returning for the second glorious instalment!  This FREE NIGHT booked up very quickly last year, so be early!  Friday 24th Septa at 7.30pm…and the ticket price….is FREE!

I LOVE it when daylight savings kicks and we’re going to kick off the great new daylight hours with a SURF FILM NIGHT.  Two films will screen with an intermission between - BROKE DOWN MELODY and ONE TRACK MIND.  Let the word go out – Sunday 3rd October from 7pm; tickets $20. 

JANIS JOPLIN.  Its 40 years this October since this pioneer in the male-dominated rock scene of the late 1960’s died.  She influenced generations of musicians and changed music in a significant way. It’s 30 years since the landmark film THE ROSE based on Janis Joplin’s life came to Australia; Bette Midler was at her all time best in this film that was nominated for four Oscars.  To celebrate we have a JOPLIN ANNIVERSARY EVENING screening THE ROSE; Sushi, wonderful finger food & drinks included. Friday 1st October at 7.30pm, tickets just $21.50. It’s going to be great!

For the school holidays we have again our FAMILY FUN DAY, which has previously SOLD OUT.  And what a day we have planned for you.  With a free jumping castle, native animals to meet on the lawn, plaster painting available before a full Animal Show on the stage. Following this, be captivated again by the 1939 WIZARD OF OZ with Judy Garland and her penetrating songs. Sausage sandwiches available to purchase before you go into the auditorium. From 10.30 am on Wed 6th Oct, $12.50 each.

• Thurs 2nd Sept – REELANIME FILM FESTIVAL begins
• Thurs 2nd Sept – THE FATHER OF MY CHILDREN and THE NOTHING MEN begin
• Sat 4th Sept – Director Mark Fitzpatrick here for Q & A for NOTHING MEN
• Thurs 9th Sept – FOUR LIONS and THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP begin
• Friday 17th Sept - International Talk Like a Pirate Day with Errol Flyn in THE SEA HAWK
• Thurs 23rd Sept – GIRL WHO PLAYS WITH FIRE, the second in the Dragon Tattoo trilogy
• Thurs 23rd Sept – WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS begins
• Fri 24th Sept – Bicycle Week Film Festival evening
• Sun 26th Oct – BIG OL’ BUS BAND Sunday Afternoon Live Swing
• Thurs 30th Oct – MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
• Fri 1st Oct – 40th ANNIVERSARY EVENING for JANIS JOPLIN with THE ROSE
• Sun 3rd Oct – Bringing in Daylight Savings with our SURF FILM NIGHT
• Wed 6th Oct – FAMILY FUN DAY with WIZARD OF OZ and much, much more!
• Thurs 7th Oct – Julia Robert’s EAT PRAY LOVE begins

Excitement is mounting for our COASTIES FILM FESTIVAL.  With four categories – primary and secondary schools under 5 minutes, open under 10 minutes and open under 100 seconds, there is a lot of scope.  Deadline closed Sept 24th – so get a wriggle on!  Great to see YOUR film on the big screen; wonderful prizes too!  See you very soon, at the Theatre!
Beth