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What's on this week? (04 - 10 Aug) Updated
Neelsie Cinema
August 04, 2025
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Dennis the Menace | 1993 | PG | 1h 34m | Comedy, Family, Slapstick Director: Nick Castle Stars: Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble, Joan Plowright When his parents must go out of town on business, Dennis stays with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. He is driving Mr. Wilson crazy, but he is just trying to be helpful, even to the thief who has arrived in town. |
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 | 2013 | PG | 1h 35m | Animation, Adventure, Comedy Director: Cody Cameron, Kris Pearn Stars: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Will Forte Flint Lockwood now works at The Live Corp Company for his idol Chester V. But he's forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational, and is churning out menacing food-animal hybrids. |
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | 1953 | Approved | 1h 31m | Comedy, Musical, Romance Director: Howard Hawks Stars: Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn Showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei's fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers. |
The Penguin Lessons | 2024 | PG-13 | 1h 51m | Drama Director: Peter Cattaneo Stars: Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Bruno Blas A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach. |
Ours, Not Mine I Protect the West Coast | 2021 | 37m | Documentary Director: Bryan Little Stars: Merle Sowman, Nico Waldeck, Odette Geldenhuys Ours, Not Mine exposes heavy mineral sand mining on the West Coast of South Africa that entails the industrial-scale extraction of minerals such as zircon, ilmenite, rutile, magnetite and garnet (used in everyday products) from huge tracts of coastline between Columbine and the Orange River, including parts that are officially deemed Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas. Visually rich footage shows the biodiversity and splendour of a pristine wilderness. This is juxtaposed with the wasteland left behind for generations by mining companies from Australia, South Africa, China and others. |
Massenet's Thaïs | 2021 | 1h 51m | Opera Director: Tiziano Mancini Stars: Nicole Chevalier, Josef Wagner Give in to temptation and discover the scandal and forbidden passion of Massenet's Thaïs in Peter Konwitschny’s striking production of the beloved French opera. Nicole Chevalier and Josef Wagner embody the principal roles in this sultry tale that follows Athanaël, a Cenobite monk, as he tries to convert idolized courtesan Thaïs to Christianity before realizing his obsession with her may stem more from sinful desire than religious ideals… |
Lady Bird | Director Spotlight of the Month 2017 | R | 1h 34m | Comedy, Coming-of-Age, Drama Director: Greta Gerwig Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts A fiercely independent teenager tries to make her own way in the world while wanting to get out of her hometown of Sacramento, California, and to get away from her complicated mother and recently-unemployed father. |
Heat | Picked by Pulp Film Society 1995 | R | 2h 50m | Action, Crime, Heist Director: Michael Mann Stars: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer A group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a verbal clue at their latest heist. |
The Hills Have Eyes | Wednesday Night Screams 2006 | R | 1h 47m | Horror, Thriller Director: Alexandre Aja Stars: Ted Levine, Kathleen Quinlan, Dan Byrd A traveling family falls victim to a group of mutated cannibals in a desert far away from civilization. |
The Neelsie Cinema has an awesome selection of combos for 2025, giving you access to a movie along with some tasty snacks to enjoy. Check them out!
📺 Boer Soek ’n Vrou | Starting Thursday 7 August
Calling all Boer soek ‘n vrou fans! Boer Soek ’n Vrou is back! See you all each Thursday, remember to come earlier to secure your spot and your R50 combo, screening starts 20:00. We will screen Boer Soek ’n Vrou in both cinema 1 & 2, followed by a second screening at 21:15. This is your chance to catch the new season and enjoy the warmth, drama, and romance that have made this show a favourite.
🎞 🌸 National Women’s Day | 9 August
In honour of National Women’s Day, The Neelsie Cinema invites you to celebrate the strength, creativity, and resilience of women through film. On 9 August, join us for a day of special screenings: Thelma & Louise at 13:00, Erin Brockovich at 17:00, and Waiting to Exhale at 20:00. It’s a chance to reflect, appreciate, and be empowered by cinematic tributes to women’s achievements and experiences. Watch this space for announcements about our curated film selection and activities planned for this meaningful day.
🍦Ice Cream Promo
To make the month of July even sweeter, we’re running a special promo: Buy two ice creams for just R10! It’s the perfect treat to share during your movie night, because happiness (and ice cream) is better when shared. Available all day at the cinema.
See you at the movies! 🎥
The Neelsie Cinema Team 🎬🍿
