January Newsletter

January 08, 2024

A Neelsie Cinema Newsletter | January 2023

Happy New Year!  

We hope your festive season was filled with joy, laughter, and perhaps a movie marathon — or two. We're thrilled to welcome you back to Neelsie Cinema for an exciting 2024, packed with cinematic wonders, thrilling partnerships and events you don’t want to miss!

This Month’s Film Curator

Prepare for an extraordinary start to the year as we welcome our January Film Curator, none other than the fantastic Cato Louw. Get ready for an eclectic mix of her favourite films that promise to captivate, entertain, and maybe even surprise you.

“Collabs are the future,” they said! 

We have several partnerships in the pipeline, but we are only allowed to give some sneaky details on one of them. Drum roll, please…

We proudly present: "Translate This" brought to you by Neelsie Cinema in partnership with The Alliance Française.

Embark on a global cinematic journey with our groundbreaking partnership, Translate This, in collaboration with Alliance Française Stellenbosch. This venture will take cinephiles and language enthusiasts on a whirlwind tour of diverse cultures. This exclusive membership package will be available in March 2023. More coming soon.

Activating your Membership has never been this easy.

We will soon launch our website which will ease the renewing and purchasing of memberships. This website will also be your go-to to peruse the weekly schedule and purchase tickets for events. 

Ah, another element worth mentioning: Events!

Keep your eye on our social media profiles to stay updated and in the know regarding all the events taking place at The Neelsie Cinema. From VIP screenings to Wine Tasting and even panel discussions! 🍷🎞️ 💬

Slide into our DMs

We aim to serve your cinematic and entertainment needs, so please slide into our DMs or email us with some titles you wish to have screened at the Neelsie Cinema. The best suggestion will win an annual couple’s membership – imagine a year of free dates? Sounds like a winner to us!

What’s on this week:

You wanna know more?

Sing 2

2021 | Kids, PG 5 | 1h50m | Animation

Director: Garth Jennings & Christophe Lourdelet

Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon & Scarlett Johansson

Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show.

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Jumanji

1995 | PG | 1h44m | Family & Adventure

Director: Joe Johnston

Stars: Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst & Bonnie Hunt

When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades - and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game.

What Tomorrow Brings

2015 | PG12 | 1h30m | Documentary

Director: Beth Murphy

Stars: Hannah Beck, Sean Hoagland & Neal Matarazzo

Filmmaker Beth Murphy spends a year following the first all-girls school in a conservative Afghan village. It traces the interconnected stories of students, teachers, village elders, parents, and school founder Razia Jan

A Passage To India

1984 | PG12 | 2h44m | Adventure & Drama

Director: David Lean

Stars: Judy Davis, Victor Banerjee & Peggy Ashcroft

Cultural mistrust and false accusations doom a friendship in British colonial India between an Indian doctor, an Englishwoman engaged to marry a city magistrate, and an English educator.

 

Oppenheimer

2023 | PG15 | 3h | History & Drama

Director: Christopher Nolan

Stars: Cillian Murphy & Emily Blunt & Matt Damon

The story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

During the 2024 Golden Globes, it collected the most awards of the night with five, including Best Drama, Best actor, Best Score, and Best Supporting Actor.

One Day As A Lion

2023 | PG15 | 1h27m | Action & Comedy

Director: John Swab

Stars: J.K. Simmons, Scott Caan, Frank Grillo & Marianne Rendón

Jackie Powers will stop at nothing to prevent his son from following him into a life of crime. With his mob employer in pursuit, a chance encounter at a roadside diner charts a new path.

Facing The Giants

2006 | PG10 | 1h51m | Drama & Sport

Director: Alex Kendrick

Stars: Alex Kendrick, Shannen Fields & Jason McLeod

A losing coach and his underdog football team face their giants of fear and failure, on and off the field, with surprising results. Never give up. Never back down. Never lose faith.

A Knight's Tale

2001 | PG12 | 2h12m | Action & Romance

Director: Brian Helgeland

Stars: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy & Rufus Sewell

After his master dies, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight.

A Year of Cinematic Bliss Awaits

Get ready for a year filled with laughter, tears, and edge-of-your-seat excitement. As we kick off 2024, Neelsie Cinema is committed to bringing you the best in film, culture, and community. Stay tuned for more surprises, exclusive screenings, and memorable moments that will make this year unforgettable.

May the scenes you watch excite you,