21 Movies You Should Catch Up On Over Summer
Tick 'em off.
Hundreds of movies make their way to Australian cinema screens each year; however, even the most devoted cinephiles can't see them all. Thankfully, that's what catching up on DVD or via streaming is all about — and as time ticks by, technology just keeps making it easier. So, just what should you make sure you get to? That's where we come in. We've hunted down the best 2016 flicks now ready for your home-viewing consumption, and put together your holiday watch list.
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Thu, 26 May - Wed, 13 Jul 2016
Various cinemas in Melbourne
Offbeat, intimate and impressively affecting, this Kiwi comedy is one of the year's strongest films to date.
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Girl Asleep
Thu, 8 Sep - Wed, 9 Nov 2016
Inventive visuals and a relatable hero help this Aussie indie stand out from the pack.
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Hail, Caesar!
Thu, 25 Feb - Wed, 13 Apr 2016
Various cinemas in Melbourne
The latest all-star comedy from the Coen Brothers skewers Hollywood and religion.
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A Bigger Splash
Thu, 24 Mar - Wed, 4 May 2016
An enthralling if somewhat uneven erotic thriller featuring stand-out performances from Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes.
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Eye in the Sky
Thu, 24 Mar - Wed, 4 May 2016
Various cinemas in Melbourne
Alan Rickman's final film is part military thriller, part bureaucratic farce.
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Eddie the Eagle
Thu, 21 Apr - Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Various cinemas in Melbourne
A lovably cheesy tale of real world sporting triumph.
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The Meddler
Thu, 19 May - Wed, 6 Jul 2016
Various cinemas in Melbourne
A surprisingly tender tale about an overbearing mum.
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Everybody Wants Some!!
Thu, 23 Jun - Wed, 17 Aug 2016
An entertaining slice of '80s college life.
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Ghostbusters
Thu, 14 Jul - Wed, 7 Sep 2016
Various cinemas in Melbourne
It's a reboot, not a remake, and its four new leads are fantastic.
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Swiss Army Man
Thu, 14 Jul - Wed, 7 Sep 2016
This fart-filled flick will move you in more ways than one.
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My Scientology Movie
Thu, 8 Sep - Wed, 14 Sep 2016
A funny, fascinating new doco from the one and only Louis Theroux.