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A Bug’s Life

1999 | PG | 1h 35m | Animation, Adventure Epic & Comedy

Director: John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton

Stars: Kevin Spacey, Dave Foley and Julia Louis - Dreyfus

A story of an inventive but clumsy ant who recruits a group of circus bugs to save his colony from a gang of bullying grasshoppers.

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Lilo & Stitch

2025 | PG | 1h 48m | Adventure Epic, Comedy, Sci-Fi Epic

Director: Dean Fleischer Camp

Stars: Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Chris Sanders

A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.

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Wildcat

2023 | Not Rated | 1h 43m | Biography, Drama, Fantasy

Director: Ethan Hawke

Stars: Maya Hawke, Laura Linney, Philip Ettinger

Follows the life of writer Flannery O'Connor while she was struggling to publish her first novel.

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Notre-Dame: Race Against The Inferno

2019 | 44m | Documentary, Drama

Director: Fabrice Gardel, Simon Kessler & Josselin Mahot

Stars: Roland Agami, Paul Bandey & Anelise Borges

On April 15, 2019 600 firefighters of the Paris Fire Brigade fought for over 7 hours to save the Notre Dame Cathedral from fire. In this stunning documentary, witness firefighters testimonies as they struggle to wage war. Looking to save the massive building from flames and save the relics inside, not only for Paris but for this structure that serves as a symbol of Paris for the world.

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IKIRU

Director Spotlight of the Month

1952 | Not Rated | 2h 23m | Psychological Drama

Director: Akira Kurosawa

Stars: Takashi Shimura, Nobuo Kaneko & Shin’ichi Himori

A bureaucrat tries to find meaning in his life after he discovers he has terminal cancer.

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CURE

Picked by Pulp Film Society

1997 | PG 15 | 1h 51m | Japanese Horror

Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Stars: Masato Hagiwara, Kôji Yakusho & Tsuyoshi Ujiki

Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s arresting international breakthrough established him as one of the leaders of an emerging new wave of Japanese horror while pushing the genre into uncharted realms of philosophical and existential exploration. A frustrated detective deals with the case of several gruesome murders committed by people who have no recollection of what they've done.

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Army Of Darkness

Wednesday Night Screams

1992 | PG 15 | 1h 36m | Dark Comedy, Horror, Farce

Director: Sam Raimi

Stars: Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz & Marcus Gibert

When Ash Williams is accidentally transported to 1300 A.D., he must retrieve the Necronomicon and battle an army of the dead in order to return home.

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📺 Boer Soek ’n Vrou | Every Thursday

Calling all Boer soek ‘n vrou fansBoer Soek ’n Vrou is back! See you all each Thursday, remember to come earlier to secure your spot and your R50 combo, screening starts at 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. 

Wednesday Movie Night | 17 September

Get ready for a night of outrageous laughs and ridiculous golf swings with Happy Gilmore and Happy Gilmore 2. Starting at 17:30, watch Adam Sandler in the original comedy hit that mixes golf with ice hockey rage and plenty of unforgettable one-liners. Then, at 20:00, the fun continues with the brand-new sequel, bringing back the humour, the underdog spirit, and the laugh-out-loud moments we’ve been waiting for. Whether you’re bringing friends, a date, or just your sense of humour, this Movie Night is your midweek ticket to good vibes.  👉 And to top it off, we’re hosting a small competition afterwards: keep an eye out during Happy Gilmore 2 and count how many famous golfers you spot. Submit your number at the end of the night — the correct answer will win some awesome prizes! 🏆🎉

✨ Disney Day | 20 September

This month’s Disney Day is a celebration of timeless classics that have enchanted audiences for generations. Spend the day surrounded by magic with Peter Pan (10:00), Lady and the Tramp (12:00), Sleeping Beauty (14:00), 101 Dalmatians (15:30), The Sword in the Stone (17:00), and The Jungle Book (18:30). Whether you’re introducing these beloved tales to a new generation or reliving childhood memories, Disney Day at The Neelsie is the perfect way to bring a little extra wonder to your September.

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!

🍦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 🎬🍿