• Our Monthly Australian Film Classics at Star Theatre Chiltern.

$20 includes BBQ tea, film, discussion & supper.
Or come along at 8.15pm without BBQ - $10
Children Half-Price

Saturday 8th February 7pm
“Smilie ” (1958) PG

A classic Australian film that will delight audiences of all ages.
Smiley Greevins (Colin Petersen) is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy
who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. Smiley is
determined to buy himself a push bike and so he takes on odd jobs in an
effort to save up enough money. But Smiley always seems to get caught up in
some sort of misadventure….
With a charismatic performance by Chips Rafferty as the local police sargeant,
who has a soft spot for the boy.

Cost: $20 includes BBQ tea, film showing, discussion and supper.
Or come along at 8.15pm for film showing etc, without BBQ tea – cost $10.
Children 1/2 price.
 
Bookings essential for catering

Lois Hotson – Phone (03) 57 261 358
OR   Emma & Matt at Chiltern Post Office
Gillman Real Estate, Main Street, Rutherglen

Other Movie nights for your diary:

24^th March: 7pm
"The Third Man" (1994) PG


The film takes you on a  journey of intrigue and subterfuge in this classic thriller
of Post - War British cinema, with the famous talents of Joseph Cotten
and the legendary Orsen Welles. Also featuring the Academy Award winning
talents of Australian cinematographer Robert Krasker.

21st April: 7pm
 "Broken Sun" (2008)

The film is based on the Cowra Breakout of 1944 and looks at
the trauma experienced by war survivors.
Around 80 per cent of the film was shot in and around Holbrook.

12^th May : 7pm
"Billy's Holiday" (1995) A light hearted musical  

Hardware store owner, Billy Apples (Max Cullen), is the unlikely candidate
for becoming the newest  singing sensation. One night Billy witnesses a comet
shower and his life changes when he discovers he can sing like Billie Holiday:
- overnight, Billy Apples becomes a celebrity. Also starring Kris McQuade,
Tina Bursill, and Richard Roxburgh.

25th August: 7pm
 “Salute” (2008 )

Documentary about the Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympic Games
in Mexico City. On the winners' dais after the men's 200-metre final,
Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos defied protocol by raising their fists
to signal to the world the racial tension ripping through the heart of the USA.
The image became an iconic gesture of defiance and pride. The third man on
the podium was Australian silver medallist Peter Norman.  Norman was deeply
involved in what occurred and wore a badge in support of their cause. For that, Norman would be punished for the rest of his life.

For Enquiries & Bookings
Phone: Lois (03) 57 261 358
Emma/Matt, Chiltern Post Office. (03) 57 261300
Kathy/Tony at Gillman Real Estate, Main Street, Rutherglen
(02) 6032 8977