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What's on this week? (7 - 13 July)
Neelsie Cinema
July 06, 2025
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The Little Rascals | 1994 | PG | 1h 22m | Comedy, Family, Romance Director: Penelope Spheeris Stars: Travis Tedford, Bug Hall, Brittany Ashton Holmes Alfalfa is wooing Darla and his "He-Man-Woman-Hating" friends attempt to sabotage the relationship. |
Secret of the Wings | 2012 | G | 1h 15m | Animation, Family, Fairy Tale Director: Peggy Holmes, Bobs Gannaway Stars: Mae Whitman, Lucy Hale, Timothy Dalton Tinkerbell wanders into the forbidden Winter woods and meets Periwinkle. Together they learn the secret of their wings and try to unite the warm fairies and the winter fairies to help Pixie Hollow. |
Only the River Flows | 2023 | 1h 41m | Crime, Drama, Mystery Director: Wei Shujun Stars: Yilong Zhu, Chloe Maayan, Tianlai Hou A chief of police investigates a series of murders in a riverside town in rural China in the 1990s. An arrest is made quickly; clues push the policeman to dive deeper into the hidden behaviour of the locals. |
A Real Pain | 2024 | R | 1h 30m | Comedy, Drama Director: Jesse Eisenberg Stars: Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Olha Bosova Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. |
President Trump the First 100 Days: The Interview in the Oval Office | 2025 | PG-9 | 40m | Documentary ABC Network News Special Stars: President Donald Trump A one-on-one interview with President Donald Trump conducted inside the White House, covering topics such as the economy, immigration, Elon Musk, and tariffs. |
Life of Pi | 2012 | PG | 2h 7m | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Directors: Ang Lee Stars: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. |
The Tragedy of Macbeth | 2021 | R | 1h 45m | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Directors: Joel Coen Stars: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Alex Hassell A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power. |
Fiela se Kind | 2019 | 2h | Drama Directors: Brett Michael Innes Stars: Zenobia Kloppers, Luca Bornman, Wayne Smith A coloured woman living in the arid Karoo takes in a lost white child and raises him as her own. Nine years later, the boy is removed and forced to live in the Knysna Forest with a family of woodcutters who claim that he is theirs. |
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | 1999 | PG-13 | 1h 56m | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance Directors: Michael Hoffman Stars: Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Everett Lovers' lives are complicated by city law, feuding faerie royalty, and... love. |
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. |
Lien se Lankstaanskoene | 2012 | 1h 34m | Drama Directors: Andre Odendaal Stars: Carmen Pretorius, Franci Swanepoel, Tiaan Kelderman When a single, alcoholic mother’s state worsens, her high school daughter resorts to begging on the streets to support their family. |
Frozen | 2025 | TV-PG | 1h 51m | Adventure, Family, Musical Director: Brett Sullivan Stars: Samantha Barks, Laura Dawkes, Craig Gallivan Queen Elsa's hidden powers plunge Arendelle into an eternal winter and her sister Anna sets out to find her and save the kingdom. As the storm rages on, both sisters must learn that only an act of true love can thaw a frozen heart. |
Lawrence of Arabia | Director Spotlight of the Month 1962 | PG | 3h 37m | Adventure, Epic, War Director: David Lean Stars: Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks. Please note that there is a 15min break in between. |
Da 5 Bloods | Picked by Pulp Film Society 2020 | R | 2h 34m | Adventure, Drama, War Director: Spike Lee Stars: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters Four black veterans battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide. |
Signs | Wednesday Night Screams 2002 | PG-13 | 1h 46m | Alien Invasion, Drama, Thriller Director: M. Night Shyamalan Stars: Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin A widowed former reverend living with his children and brother on a Pennsylvania farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields, which suggests something more frightening to come. |
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!
🍫 National Chocolate Day | Monday 7 July
Get ready for a sweet escape — National Chocolate Day is coming up on Monday, 7 July, and we’re celebrating in full flavour! Whether you’re a fan of whimsy, nostalgia, or indulgent romance, this choc-filled triple feature is for you. Journey into the fantastical world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, at 10:00, meet the curious and kind-hearted candy-maker in Wonka at 13:00, and end the evening with Chocolat at 20:30, a rich and romantic story set in a small French village, where chocolate becomes the catalyst for transformation. Come hungry — for treats, for stories, for magic.
🎞 Movie Night | Thursday 10 July 2025
This one’s for the romcom lovers! Join us on Wednesday, 9 July, for a feel-good double feature that’s proudly South African. We kick things off with Semi-Soet at 17:30, a sparkling blend of career-driven ambition, unexpected love, and vineyard backdrops. Then at 20:00, we’ll debut Semi-Soeter, the charming sequel that continues the story with even more heart and hilarity. Bring someone special or come with your crew; these are the kind of movies that make winter feel warm.
🍦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 🎬🍿
