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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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Alice Through The Looking Glass

2016 | PG | 1h 53m | Adventure, Fantasy, Family

Director: James Bobin

Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp & Helena Bonham Carter

Alice is appointed to save her beloved Mad Hatter from deadly grief by travelling back to the past, but this means fatally harming Time himself, the noble clockwork man with the device needed to save the Hatter's family from the Red Queen.

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Swiped

2025 | PG13 | 1h 50m | Docudrama, Biography & Drama

Director: Rachel Lee Goldenberg

Stars: Olivia Afetian, Roman Arabia & Steven W. Bailey

Inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and former CEO of dating platform Bumble.

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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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Dog Day Afternoon

Picked by Pulp Film Society

1975 | PG 18 | 2h 5m | Dark Comedy, Crime, Drama

Director: Sidney Lumet

Stars: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Penelope Allen

Three amateur robbers plan to hold up a Brooklyn bank. A nice, simple robbery: Walk in, take the money, and run. Unfortunately, the supposedly uncomplicated heist suddenly becomes a bizarre nightmare as everything that could go wrong does.

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Goodnight Mommy

Wednesday Night Screams

2022 | PG 15 | 1h 32m | Psychological Drama, Thriller

Director: Matt Sobel

Stars: Naomi Watts, Cameron Crovetti & Severin Fiala

Twin brothers arrive at their mother's house and begin to suspect that something isn't right.

📺 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. 

Heritage Day | 24 September

Heritage Day is a time to celebrate the stories, traditions, and cultures that make us who we are. This year, we’re inviting you to help shape our celebration by choosing the film we’ll screen on 24 September. Head to our Instagram, find the Heritage Day post, and share your suggestion in the comments. The most popular pick will make it to the big screen, creating a shared moment for our community to enjoy together.

🔥 Mission: Impossible Marathon | 27 September

Our epic Mission: Impossible journey continues with the next set of high-octane adventures. 27 September, take on the impossible with three thrilling instalments back-to-back. At 13:00, the tension begins with Ghost Protocol (2011), featuring daring stunts and globe-trotting espionage. At 17:00, the stakes rise in Rogue Nation (2015) as Ethan Hunt faces a shadowy organisation threatening the IMF from within. Then, at 20:00, strap in for Fallout (2018), the most explosive and critically acclaimed entry yet. Expect jaw-dropping action, intense plot twists, and the kind of movie experience that demands to be seen on the big screen.

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 🎬🍿