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What's on this week? (21 - 27 July)
Neelsie Cinema
July 20, 2025
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A Minecraft Movie | 2025 | PG | 1h 41m | Adventure, Comedy, Family Director: Jared Hess Stars: Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Sebastian Hansen Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected expert crafter. |
Tarzan | 1999 | G | 1h 28m | Animation, Adventure, Family Director: Chris Buck, Kevin Lima Stars: Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Brian Blessed A man raised by gorillas must decide where he really belongs when he discovers he is a human. |
The Shrouds | 2024 | R | 2h | Body Horror, Drama, Thriller Director: David Cronenberg Stars: Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce Karsh, an innovative businessman and grieving widower, builds a device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud. |
Deep Cover | 2025 | R | 1h 39m | Action, Comedy, Crime Director: Tom Kingsley Stars: Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Nick Mohammed Three improv actors are asked to go undercover by the police in London's criminal underworld. |
Expedition Amelia | 2019 | TV Movie | 1h 35m | Documentary, History Director: Chad Cohen Stars: Allison Janney, Amelia Earhart, Robert Ballard Deep-sea explorer Dr. Robert Ballard attempts to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance in an effort to end speculation about what actually happened to her. |
Othello | 1995 | R | 2h 3m | Drama, Romance, Tragedy Directors: Oliver Parker Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Kenneth Branagh, Irene Jacob The Moorish General Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his Lieutenant Michael Cassio, when in reality, it is all part of the scheme of a bitter Ensign named Iago. |
Kafka: The Trial by Mauro Bigonzetti | 2022 | 1h 25m | Ballet Director: Patrick Lauze Stars: Ondřej Vinklát, Alina Nanu Staged by Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti and set to stunning music by Monteverdi and Mussorgsky, this masterful adaptation of Franz Kafka’s novel The Trial will plunge you into the depths of the human psyche and leave you metamorphosed! |
Doctor Zhivago | Director Spotlight of the Month 1965 | Approved | 3h 17m | Epic, Drama, War Director: David Lean Stars: Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during World War I and then the October Revolution. |
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | Picked by Pulp Film Society 1966 | R | 2h 58m | Epic, Quest, Spaghetti Western Director: Sergio Leone Stars: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef A bounty-hunting scam joins two men in an uneasy alliance against a third in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery. |
The Happening | Wednesday Night Screams 2008 | R | 1h 31m | Sci-Fi, Survival, Thriller Director: M. Night Shyamalan Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo A science teacher, his wife, and a young girl struggle to survive a plague that causes those infected to commit suicide. |
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!
🎶 Sound on Screen Film Festival | 24 –27 July
The 16th Sound on Screen Film Festival is coming to Neelsie Cinema! From 24 to 27 July, this exciting event will bring you a curated selection of music-linked films, documentaries, and short films from around the world, spanning all genres and styles. Whether you’re into rock ‘n roll, classical, jazz, or indie, there’s something here for every music and film lover. The full lineup will be announced soon, so stay tuned for more info on this dynamic celebration of sound and screen. For more information please follow this link: https://neelsies-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/sound-on-screen-music-film-festival-2025-ac67. To reserve your spot please click on the link below to complete https://forms.gle/UiHmKrbYx81aCZ637 .
R75 per screening slot and comes with a free popcorn
Will be available at The Neelsie Cinema.
To reserve your spot please click on the link below to complete https://forms.gle/UiHmKrbYx81aCZ637
All event details can be found here:
🍦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.
🎥 Staycation Cinema | Starts 27 June - 21 July
Get ready for a fun-filled winter holiday with our Staycation Cinema, kicking off on 27 June. Perfect for schoolchildren and families spending the holidays close to home, this special program features a lineup of beloved family favourites and animated classics. Whether you're in the mood for laughter, nostalgia, or heartwarming tales, Staycation Cinema is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and make movie memories together this season.
See you at the movies! 🎥
The Neelsie Cinema Team 🎬🍿
