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Off to see “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1” tonight in V-MAX on the giant screen - with FREE tickets courtesy of the Cine Buzz bonus points scheme - I love my freebies ;) My daughter saw it at 12.01am in Gold Class no less ( not my scene ) and reviewed it as “Sooo good!!” 

I just couldn’t wait for the weekend to catch up with Harry either ;)

Lucky lucky lucky!

How old is your daughter?

She’s 23 and married and living 52 kms away from her parents ;)  And she’s a very modern role-model for an art teacher too ;)

Of course, if she was still a ‘youngster’ I would have gone along to ride ‘shotgun’ - as I did many moons ago when our three were still teenagers and wanted to go to those midnight to dawn movie marathons. As a loving protective dad, that’s probably something you’ll get to experience sometime in the next decade ;)

ADDED : Did I say those were ‘midnight to dawn’ ? I should have written ‘midnight to YAWN’. Bit past my bedtime these days ;)

As a loving protective dad, that’s probably something you’ll get to experience sometime in the next decade ;)

Oh joy! Movies while I’m undergoing rigor-mortis. Anything past 12 am doesn’t really suit, because “I’m an adult now”.

Went and saw “Made in Deganham” for second time. I told my wife that she really should see it, so I took her and her mum to see it at the Ritz Randwick - a very art deco establishment. They were most thankful to see a really great film - and I was rapt to see it again. Truly a memorable film !

The good wife and I used to attend the Ritz at least once a fortnight B.C. (Before Children). Aaah, the good old days.

This was our first outing to the Ritz in maybe 15+ years. They have had redevelopments in 1997 and 2001 and now have 6 screens seating from 63 to 883 patrons. See : http://www.ritzcinema.com.au/

The Ritz Cinema in Randwick is “one of Sydney’s last remaining independent art-deco cinemas, screening the latest in quality film at unbeatable ticket prices”. Become a fan for access to special offers and discounts available only on Facebook !  See :  http://www.facebook.com/RitzCinemaRandwick

The art deco styling is fairly rare these days - so is worth a visit just for that. You can even arrange meals and drinks. The Ritz is a fully licensed theatre, so patrons can even drink their wine or beer as they watch the movie -  or maybe you would prefer a latte or cappucino - they have it all !  Cinema viewing as it should be.

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I know of a few helpful sites with discount movie offers and other key information that folk might find useful, so I will endeavour to add these to this thread during the next week. Firstly, I offer up :

CLUE #1  One site where you can look up any movie and see where it is being shown in Sydney   ( or 18 other Aust regions ) -   
                                              http://my247.com.au/sydney/cinemas

Keep em coming!

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CLUE #2

Join the Reading Reel Club today to receive your Reel Club Rewards Card and enjoy exclusive member benefits. For every dollar you spend* we’ll credit you with one reward point which will earn you ticket discounts and candy bar freebies at each reward threshold. As a new member, you’ll receive 15 points just for joining !  Sydney’s Reading Cinemas are at Auburn, Rhodes and Rouse Hill.

You will also receive member-only offers including :

Monthly / Website e-Newsletters
Entry into existing competitions
Weekly discount movie coupons

http://www.readingcinemas.com.au/home/formcinemas.asp

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CLUE #3

Join Greater Union/EVENT Cinemas’  CINE BUZZ  club for FREE

Join now and get all these great benefits :

* Receive weekly newsletters
* See 10 movies, get 1 FREE
* A discounted movie every week
* Buy tickets to the blockbusters 24 hours before anyone else
* Entry to exclusive competitions

https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Cinebuzz

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DENDY’S MOVIE CLUB   ( Opera Quays and Newtown )

http://www.dendy.com.au/club.asp

Club Dendy allows members and their friends to enjoy the best in quality cinema at discounted prices, and a range of other exclusive benefits. You’ll have access to all information on upcoming events, festivals, premieres and Q+As. You will also receive invitations to events not available to the general public and advanced notice of exclusive ‘members only’ screenings at our cinemas.

* Discounted tickets
* Exclusive discounts -  including local restaurants & bars, retailers &  entertainment venues.  * Members only preview screenings  
* Members and up to three of their guests are invited to attend special screenings at a great price.

* We reward you each time you visit   :
To reward you for enjoying your favourite films at the Dendy, we will give you a frequent patron card: simply show your card to our friendly box office staff each time you see a film and see your fifth film for FREE! (Subject to terms and conditions).

* EMAILS - Each week we deliver session times, up to date film information, competitions, special offers and events straight to your inbox.  The Dendy Weekly e-newsletter has all the information you need, at your fingertips.

* We home deliver 4 times a year we deliver you “The Dendy Newsletter”, featuring advance information on forthcoming films and attractive giveaways. Sent straight to your mailbox, you’ll never miss a beat on upcoming films, industry events, festivals, premieres and Q+As at Dendy Cinemas.

* Thank you every year :
Receive a FREE** movie ticket when you renew your membership (or 2 when you renew for two years!).
( **When you renew within the first 3 months of membership expiring. Free tickets must be used within 2 months of receipt. Not valid Saturdays after 5pm, for premieres, special events, public holidays, 3D screenings or for Dendy Premium. )

JOINING FEES :
Adults $24 for two years/ $18 for one year
Seniors and students $20 for two years/ $14 for one year

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PALACE MOVIE CLUB

The best value for the finest in film. Become a member of the Palace Movie Club and save on every session, every day at every Palace Cinema.

Don’t pay full price for your movie tickets ever again! At Palace Cinemas, you can become a member of the Movie Club and buy discounted tickets for you and your guest* every time you go to the cinema. In addition to discounted tickets, other member benefits include an ‘Admit 1’ complimentary pass upon joining or renewing (or an ‘Admit 2’ when you join or renew for 2 years), and an ‘Admit 1’ complimentary pass sent to you on your birthday**. Members also receive invitations via email to exclusive Movie Club special events featuring specially priced previews of the most eagerly awaited films.

The Palace Movie Club is great value for money and can be used in any of our cinemas in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. The club has been operating for over ten years and continues to grow as more people hear about it and discover the value for money it offers. The Palace Movie Club is actually made up of four different clubs for different ages….

At :  Chauvel Cinema, Palace Verona ( both Paddington )  & Palace Norton St ( Leichhardt )

More details at :  http://www.palacecinemas.com.au/movieclub/

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HOYTS REWARDS club

Hoyts Rewards is the best way to get rewarded for going to the movies. As a Hoyts Rewards member, you will receive :

A Welcome Pack, containing a membership card and key fob.
* One free general admission ticket when you activate your membership online
* Points for every $1 spent on your ticket and at the candy bar. Redeem points for free tickets, popcorn, choc tops and post-mix soft drinks
* Tickets to a ‘Movie of the Week’ for only $10** each (or $13** for 3D)
* Member-only discounts, rewards and major competitions with fantastic prizes including tickets to premieres, CD soundtracks, T-shirts, autographed merchandise and more
* VIP invitations to special events
* Priority access to advanced tickets for selected blockbusters
* Exclusive web features: a ‘Flicks List’ that emails you when you can buy tickets to your must-see movies, a ‘Friends List’ to invite your mates along, and much more!
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http://www.hoyts.com.au/MyHoyts/abouthoytsrewards.aspx

#6 comes across as a fantastic deal.  Thanks Kev!

What’s with all the alien invasion movies lately?

Skyline
Cowboys and Aliens
Monsters
Green Lantern

This one looks interesting as it looks like Black Hawk down meets Independence Day/Signs.
Battle Los Angeles 2011
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/battlelosangeles/

Sad news :

Comedy legend Leslie Nielsen dead aged 84

From:NewsCore   November 29, 2010   1:01PM

CANADIAN actor Leslie Nielsen, famous for his deadpan turns in Airplane! and The Naked Gun, has died aged 84, a radio station has reported.

His death was first reported in unconfirmed messages on Twitter that suggested the actor had died in the hospital after suffering from pneumonia.

His nephew, Doug Nielson, told Canadian radio station CJOB that the actor had been in the hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for 12 days and that “he just fell asleep and passed away” with family and friends by his side.

Born in Regina, Canada, Leslie Nielsen appeared in more than 100 movies and hundreds of television shows over the course of his career.

Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he was also made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2002 despite also being a naturalized US citizen.

He was married four times, and had two children from his second marriage, Maura and Thea Nielsen.

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Following on from earlier comments about “Eat, Pray, Love” I see that there is a new Chaser Annual for 2010 :

My sentiments precisely ;)

We finally saw RED. I agree Kevin. It had a similar vibe to old James Bond movies… before they started getting all Jason Bourne on us. Not that there’s anything wrong with Bond-fun or Bond-Bourne… indeed, I like the last 2 Daniel Craig Bond movies.

But I missed the fun.

And Malkovitch was in his element. I mean, they couldn’t write a better part for him.
Can he get any creepier or weirder?
EG:
“I never thought I would say this again, but I’m going to get out the PIG!”

CLUES FOR MOVIE BUFFS :

DENDY’S MOVIE CLUB   ( Opera Quays & Newtown )  ** SPECIAL OFFER ** ( See also #187 )

Special Offer : WIN FREE FILMS FOR A YEAR!
Date:18 November 2010
Details:Start planninng your summer with Dendy Cinemas and you could WIN FREE FILMS FOR A YEAR!

To enter, buy four tickets to different films at any Dendy Cinema between November 18 and January 26, 2011 and get a fifth film FREE!*

Then complete an entry form for your chance to win a GOLD CARD!

Ask for your summer free film card at the box office today!

  http://www.dendy.com.au/promotiondetail.asp?Pro_ID=3127

Fantastic review of HP7 by CPX

I can’t believe I missed the significance of the 7 Harry’s and the 7 Horcruxes! (Slaps hand to forehead). And this from a fierce protector of the Framework view of Genesis!

http://publicchristianity.org/Videos/harry_potter_and_consumerism.html

Voyage of the Dawn Treader.  Good Narnia fun. 
 
Joined CineBuzz.  Tried to do it online, but when I came to print off the temporary card, all it would print was a bar code and number.  Showed this to the ticket-seller, who gave it a dubious look, but scanned it (which worked), and then issued me with a new card, saying he’d transferred me to the new one, but to check it online.

Game: in which 7 Will Smith movies does he save the world, or at least North America?

NO USING WIKI, IMDB, OR OTHER WILL SMITH DATABASE!

(This is why when Hollywood rumours started circulating about a possible Isaac Asimov “Foundation” movie series, slashdot pleaded… “Anyone but Will Smith!”)

Was it “Men in Black” ? Oh you want 7 movies. In that case add “Men in Black 2”, ‘Independence Day”... will have to scratch my head some more…. and will add more when ( if ) inspiration comes along.

4 = “Enemy of the State”

Yep, you’ve got the 3 Will Smith V Aliens movies.

Now branch out who and what he’s also fought against! We’re talking about categories of being in some movies, genre’s of movie in other categories.

I don’t count Enemy of the State as a ‘saving North America’ movie. It’s more of a John Grisham corporate / state thriller isn’t it?