Raglan Movies at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street has movies screening from Boxing Day December 26th. (Scroll down for trailers):
THE DISASTER ARTIST (M)
Two misfits move to L.A. and try to make their very own feature film (THE ROOM), but end up embarking on a wildly unpredictable and hilariously unforgettable production.
Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture-Comedy, Best Actor-Comedy.
- Saturday 6 January, 6.10pm
WONDER (PG)
Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson star as the parents of a young boy (Jacob Tremblay) struggling to overcome facial deformity. PG
DOMINION Graeme Tuckett 4 stars out of 5. “It’s Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson’s names on the poster that will be keeping the ticket sellers busy. Cast, pleasingly, as Auggie’s parents, Roberts and Wilson radiate warmth, intelligence and compassion as a couple of almost too-good-to-true suburbanites. An old-fashioned three-hankie sob fest with sassy kids, catchy songs, kind adults and a cute dog. What’s not to like?”
- Saturday 6 January , 8.30pm
- Sunday 7 January, 4.30pm
NO ORDINARY SHEILA (G)
Documentary on writer and illustrator Sheila Natusch, retracing a long life dedicated to sharing her love of New Zealand’s nature and history. Back again by special request from Raglan book groups.
- Sunday 7 January, 7.000pm
Raglan Movies at the Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart Street, Raglan 3225
Licensed bar & homemade snacks on sale at all screenings.
Adults $15, Concession $12, Children $8.
Book online: raglanmovies.nz.
Door sales from 30 mins before session times.
WONDER
Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.
Written by Steve Conrad (based on the novel of the same name by R.J. Palacio)
Drama | 113 mins PG Coarse language | USA
THE DISASTER ARTIST
The Disaster Artist is a tribute to the joy and madness of making movies . James Franco directs and stars in this behind-the-scenes look at Tommy Wiseau’s cult phenomenon The Room. Based on the memoir of The Room co-star Greg Sestero, and starring Dave Franco, Ari Graynor and Seth Rogen alongside a bevy of star-studded cameos.
The Disaster Artist follows the outrageous adventures of eccentric filmmaker Tommy Wiseau and his best friend, actor Greg Sestero. These two endearing misfits move to L.A. and try to live the Hollywood dream by making their very own feature film, but end up embarking on a wildly unpredictable and hilariously unforgettable production. Leading to one of the most infamous, bizarre, and beloved midnight movies of all time, The Room
Starring James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Paul Scheer, Ari Graynor, Josh Hutcherson, Alison Brie, Nathan Fielder
Written by Scott Neustadter (based on the book of the same name by Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell)
104 mins | M Offensive language | USA
NO ORDINARY SHEILA
B
Documentary on writer and illustrator Sheila Natusch, retracing a long life dedicated to sharing her love of New Zealand’s nature and history.
NZ International Film Festival Official Selection
NZ Herald 3 1/2 /5 Stars “Shelia is the star of the show. The tenacity with which she’s explored her many passions and interests, generous spirit and lovely sense of humour, will leave you inspired, uplifted and probably moved. If you enjoyed Jess Feast’s Gardening With Soul, this will appeal.”
“Featuring beautiful historic footage of the lower South in the 30s and 40s, this film offers fascinating glimpses into life as one of few female students at Otago University, and covers Sheila’s friendship with Janet Frame and their subsequent and unsuccessful foray into teaching. Moving to Wellington in the 50s saw Sheila and husband Gerald Natusch take up residence in Owhiro Bay, while she took professional stints at the National Library and Correspondence School.” NZIFF
Directed by Hugh Macdonald (feature debut)
Starring Sheila Natusch, Kim Hill, Susan Hamel, Dinah Priestley, Shaun Barnett, Ken Scadden, Andy Dennis, Euan Macdonald
Documentary 98 mins | G New Zealand