Free Screenings

105 minutes | PG

Showtimes

30 May – 28 Jun

Every Wed to Fri: 2pm & 4.30pm

In Disney Pixar’s vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure, an aspiring young musician named Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal) becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions.

Don’t miss a ‘cameo’ of Frida Kahlo, in a loving homage that sees the artist continuing to flourish in the afterlife.

87 minutes | NC16 (Nudity)

Images Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios

Showtimes

1 Jun – 30 Jun

Every Sat & Sun:

1 & 2 Jun – 2pm

8 & 9 Jun – 2pm

15 & 16 Jun – 4.30pm

22 & 23 Jun – 2pm

29 & 30 Jun – 4.30pm

An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time - drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews - and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.

The feature film directorial debut of acclaimed editor Carla Gutiérrez (RBG, La Corona), FRIDA posits a striking context as to why the artist – and her art -- remains as powerful as ever.

Awards

Winner – Sundance 2024 Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award: U.S. Documentary

Nominee – Sundance 2024 Grand Jury Prize: Documentary

109 minutes

Showtimes

Jun
Mon & Tue: 2pm & 4pm
Wed to Sun: 12pm

Dubbed as ‘one of the truly great films of the silent era’ by Martin Scorsese, Piccadilly stars Anna May Wong as Shosho, a young woman working in the kitchen of a London nightclub. Her sensuous tabletop dance catches the eye of suave club owner Valentine Wilmot, who gives her the chance to become the club’s main act.

She rises to become the toast of London and the object of his erotic obsession - to the bitter jealousy of Mabel, his former lover and star dancer.

Acknowledgements
Source of footage: BFI National Archive, British Film Institute
Special thanks to Espen Bale and John Carino

Born above her father’s laundry in Los Angeles’ Chinatown in 1905, Anna May Wong dazzled audiences with her poise, striking beauty and emotive performances on screen.

Wong continually rebelled against racial discrimination and refused to exaggerate stereotypical gestures or accents throughout her career. Frustrated to being relegated and typecast as the ‘Dragon Lady’ or exotic other, Wong moved to France to seek better opportunities, where she became fluent in both French and German. In 1929, she landed the lead role in the English silent film Piccadilly, which has been lauded as her best work.

30 minutes

Showtimes

Jun
Mon & Tue: 10.30am – 1.30pm and 6.00pm – 6.30pm
Wed, Thu & Fri: 10.30am – 12pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 1.30pm

*Screening will start at 11.30am on 4 Jun

A documentary-like film, Anna May Wong directed and produced her one and only trip to China in 1936. My China Film depicts Wong exploring her native land through everyday activities –walking through the streets of Shanghai, enjoying the view of their ancestral village with her father, and being fitted for cheongsams.

First filmed in 1936, My China Film was presented two decades later in 1957, in a television programme called Bold Journey: Native Land. The programme interspersed footage from My China Film with an interview of an older Anna May Wong, who reminisces on the trip and reconciles with her diasporic identity with humour and wisdom.

Acknowledgements
Source of footage: UCLA Film & Television Archive
Special thanks to Kara Molitor

Blank on Blank by Quoted Studios: Bette Davis on the Sexes

6 minutes

"I think men have got to change an awful lot. They still prefer the little woman."
- Bette Davis in 1963

Interview by Shirley Eder

Known for her fearless portrayals of complex, multi-faceted women, Bette Davis’ iconic performances in classics like All About Eve and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress for both roles. A cinematic legend, the American Film Institute named Bette Davis as one of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema in 1999.

Showtimes
Apr
Mon – Fri: 10am – 2pm and 5.35pm – 6.45pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 11.15am

May
Mon – Fri: 10.30am – 1.45pm and 6pm – 6.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 1.45pm

Screened on loop with Anna May Wong’s My Bold Journey and Blank on Blank episodes.

No screenings on
19 Apr
2, 4 May

Acknowledgements
Special thanks to David Gerlach

Blank on Blank by Quoted Studios: Marlene Dietrich on Sex Symbols

6 minutes

"I have never used my body. I have played roles where the legs were used and the body was used but in life, I have never done that"
- Marlene Dietrich in 1969

Interview by Jay Kent Hackleman

Showtimes
Apr
Mon – Fri: 10am – 2pm and 5.45pm – 6.45pm

A pioneering influence of liberation, allure, and sexuality, the German-born Marlene Dietrich redefined femininity on screen with her androgynous style and trailblazing spirit. A prolific actress, her daring wartime activism solidified her as a symbol of resistance. In 1932, she starred with Anna May Wong in Shanghai Express and the two became friends.

Screened on loop with Anna May Wong’s My Bold Journey and Blank on Blank episodes.

No screenings on
19 Apr
2, 4 May

Acknowledgements
Special thanks to David Gerlach

Blank on Blank by Quoted Studios: Grace Kelly on JFK

5 minutes

"He turned to me suddenly and asked: 'Is that a Givenchy you're wearing?' And I said, 'why how clever of you, Mr. President. However did you know?'"
- Grace Kelly

Interview by Paul Gallico / JFK Archives
June 19, 1965
Palace of the Principality, Monaco

Showtimes
Apr
Mon – Fri: 10am – 2pm and 5.45pm – 6.45pm

Embodying sophistication, style and elegance both on and off screen, Grace Kelly captivated audiences with her poise and timeless glamour. Before becoming Princess of Monaco, she starred in numerous films, though her work with Alfred Hitchcock (Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, To Catch a Thief) remains well known.

Screened on loop with Anna May Wong’s My Bold Journey and Blank on Blank episodes.

No screenings on
19 Apr
2, 4 May

Acknowledgements
Special thanks to David Gerlach