MOVIES ON DEMAND AT THE JAMES
Thanks to all the people who have taken the opportunity to tell us what films you want to see in the next 3 months.
MOVIES ON DEMAND is our new way to program films for Saturday nights
We want to show the movies you want to see so every 2–3 months we will ask for your programming choices. 30+ people attending are needed to break even. Please participate and ask your friends as well.
Tuesdays during school term, 6–7pm
EXPERIMENTAL MOVEMENT
free form dance ‧ intergenerational ‧ mental wellness
Shake out that dance party in your head. Join us each week when the lights go out and the beats take over at our unique experimental uninhibited dance party in the dark. Unleash your inner Dancing Queen at James Theatre for just one hour 6-7 PM on Tuesdays ($5).
Presented by Paterson Allyn Williams Science and Ideas Hub – Tuesday nights during school term.
Saturday 26 October, 6 pm
THE LAST ECSTATIC DAYS
Documentary & Conversation ‧ 1h 15m
Ethan Sisser, a young man with terminal brain cancer, sits alone in his hospital room. When he starts livestreaming his death journey on social media, thousands of people around the world join to celebrate his courage. Still, Ethan envisions more – to teach the world how to die without fear. To do that, he needs to film his death.
Honoring Ethan’s wish, his doctor Aditi Sethi transports him to an idyllic house in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. What unfolds next is a story rarely glimpsed: how a community of strangers helps a young man die with grace.
A sensory immersion into leaving the body, “The Last Ecstatic Days” reveals a man who will not let us forget him – even after he’s taken his final breath.
Come and experience Ethans life, and bring tissues!
This film is hosted by Jess Watkins/Whistlefreely
Tickets – General: $15 (discounted tickets also available)
Click HERE for tickets & more information.
HALLOWEEN SCREENING – Thursday 31 October, 5:30 pm
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (M)
Horror/Comedy ‧ 1h 44m
Winona Rider, Michael Keaton and Catherine O’Hara all return for Tim Burton’s long awaited sequel to the 1988 classic. After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.
This film is brought to you by Friends of the James Theatre Inc.
Tickets available at the door: Adult $15 Children $10 Family $40 (2A + 2C)
Saturday 2 November, 7 pm
THELMA (M)
Comedy/Action ‧ 1h 37m
Thelma Post (Oscar nominee June Squibb) is a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson. Frustrated by the lack of action taken by the authorities, she sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.
Inspired by a real-life experience of Margolin’s own grandmother.
This film is brought to you by Friends of the James Theatre Inc.
Tickets available at the door: Adult $15 Children $10 Family $40 (2A + 2C)
Saturday 9 November, 5 pm
(*Dungog Show fireworks is at 9pm)
JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX (MA 15+)
Musical/Thriller ‧ 2h 18m
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star as The Joker and Harley Quinn in this sequel to the most controversial movie of 2019. Upon release from Arkham State Hospital, the villainous pair embark on a doomed romantic misadventure.
* We are showing this film early in case you want to catch the fireworks at the Show at 9pm.
This film is brought to you by Friends of the James Theatre Inc.
Tickets available at the door: Adult $15
Saturday 16 November, 12–6 pm
DINGOO Film Fest Pop-Up
Get ready for a fun pop-up film festival in Dungog – Dingoo Film Fest is coming to town!
Join us for Dingoo’s first-ever Pop-Up Film Fest at the historic James Theatre, Dungog! This special event features a range of indie films from Australia and beyond, including a selection of short films and a feature presentation. The day will include an outdoor pop-up bar and food area, perfect for relaxing and socializing between screenings. Plus, there will be exciting giveaways and prizes throughout the event!
Meet the Dingoo team, chat with filmmakers, and connect with fellow film lovers in a vibrant festival-style setting.
Itinerary:
• 9:00 AM: Free coach pick-up from Central Station, Sydney
• 12:00 PM: Arrival and lunch mixer at pop up bar (running throughout)
• 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Short film screenings
• 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Q&A, awards, and giveaways
• 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Feature film screening
• 6:00 PM: Coach departs Dungog back to Sydney (arrival by 8:30 PM)
How to Attend:
Access is included with your Dingoo subscription (Quarterly or Yearly). Subscribe at dingoo.co/register, and receive your unique QR code for entry.
Dungog Local Special:
Dungog residents can sign up for Dingoo Premium at a discounted rate of $15 for their first quarter (regularly $25). Sign ups are also available for purchase at the door.
Getting There:
• By Car: 2.5 hours from Sydney, with free parking at the theatre.
• By Train: Dungog is accessible via the Hunter Line from Sydney Central.
• Free Coach: Departs from Sydney’s Central Station at 9:00 AM and returns at 6:00 PM.
Are you a filmmaker yourself? Submit to the festival now before submission deadline 18th October. Submit your film here.
Important: Some films are M15+ rated, meaning parental guidance is advised, and no children under 13 are permitted.
For questions or further details, please reach out to us at hello@dingoo.co
Welcome to the pack!
This event is brought to you by DINGOO.
You can reserve your seat here.
Get ready for WICKED with the original WIZARD OF OZ. Friday 29 November, 7 pm FREE
THE WIZARD OF OZ (G)
1939 ‧ Musical/Fantasy ‧ 1h 42m
Come along to the Dungog Chamber of Commerce “MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM” event in Dungog and enjoy this FREE 85th anniversary screening.
Dorothy Gale is swept away from a farm in Kansas to a magical land of Oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the Wizard who can help her return home to Kansas and help her friends as well.
Released on the eve of World War 2, this movie has become a classic and a much loved family favourite for many generations. The songs are catchy, the story timeless and the performances are memorable. It tells the story of a girl growing up and longing for a better future.
**** Salman Rushdie, growing up in Bombay, remembers that seeing the film at 10 “made a writer of me.” “Over the Rainbow is, or ought to be, the anthem of all the world’s migrants, all those who go in search of the place where “the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true… It is a celebration of Escape, a grand paean to the Uprooted Self, a hymn—the hymn—to Elsewhere.” – Out of Kansas: Revisiting “The Wizard of Oz.” By Salman Rushdie
This film is brought to you by the Dungog Chamber of Commerce and Loveys IGA with support from the Friends of the James Theatre Inc.
This is a FREE event
Saturday 30 November, 7 pm
GLADIATOR II (M)
Action/Adventure ‧ 2h 28m
After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Director Ridley Scott and featuring Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal and Connie Nielsen.
This film is brought to you by Friends of the James Theatre Inc.
Tickets available at the door: Adult $15
Saturday 14 December, 4 pm + 7 pm
WICKED (PG)
Musical/Fantasy ‧ 2h 22m
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen. Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey redefine good and wicked in this enchanting saga of friendship, power, and the origins of Oz.
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