LATEST  CALENDAR The complete listing for the latest Astor Calendar (December 27 to April 17) is on–line along with poster–images and mini–reviews (as found on the back of the printed version of the calendar). The printed calendar itself is available at the theatre and also at many shops and cafes throughout the area. But, as usual, you can get way ahead by downloading your own printable versions of the latest calendar!

PAUL MCGANN LIVE Paul McGann, the “I” in Withnail and I [M], at The Astor to introduce the film and hold an audience Q&A. The screening starts at 8 PM on Friday, March 19 — special prices.

EXCLUSIVE SEASON A two–week season of the brilliant classic, The Red Shoes [G]. featuring a brand–new, fully–restored print. Sunday, March 21 to Sunday, April 4. Personal appearance by director's son on Sunday, March 21, at 2 PM.

TUESDAY — March 16 The Astor Theatre is booked for a private function on Tuesday, March 16. There will be no normal screenings.

WEDNESDAY — March 17 The Opening Night of the 20th Melbourne Queer Film Festival. The festivities start at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 17. Visit the MQFF web–site for details and bookings.

THURSDAY — March 18 The star line–up of Daniel Day–Lewis, Judi Dench, Marion Cotillard and Penelope Cruz brings dazzling, big–screen life to the musical, Nine [M], which tells of the life and times of world–famous film director, Guido Contini. It's the first feature at 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 18. It is followed by the documentary, Every Little Step [M], the story of the Broadway hit, A Chorus Line.

FRIDAY — March 19 Paul McGann, the “I” in Withnail and I [M], will be at The Astor to introduce the film and hold an audience Q&A. The film, also starring Richard E. Grant, is a genuine, certified cult classic — don't miss it! The session starts at 8 PM on Friday, March 19 — special prices.

SATURDAY — March 20 Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins and Hugo Weaving star in the horror flick, The Wolfman [MA 15+]. It's the evening's first feature at 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 20. It is followed by the brilliant, stop–motion–animation fantasy, Coraline and the Secret Door [M], a journey into things you shouldn't wish for.

THE RED SHOES — restored print We are delighted to be able to bring you a brand–new, fully–restored print of the classic film, The Red Shoes [G]. It's the entrancing story of a young woman who lived to dance and who was torn between two loves. Exclusive season from Sunday, March 21 to Sunday, April 4 (no screenings Tuesdays). Personal appearance by director's son, Kevin Powell, on Sunday, March 21, at 2 PM.

MONDAY — April 5 Brian de Palma's seminal film about drugs, violence and power, Scarface [R 18+], is the evening's single–feature presentation. Electric performances from Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer. The screening starts at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 5.

TUESDAY — April 6 The Astor Theatre is booked for a private function on Tuesday, April 6. There will be no normal screenings.

WEDNESDAY — April 7 Vampire double! First up is Daybreakers [MA 15+], in which the vampires are in trouble because there's almost no humans left to bite, at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, April 7. And then a story in a different vein with The Twilight Saga: New Moon [M] continuing the story of the mixed–up vampire/human romance. Wicked Wednesday prices — all tickets just $9!

MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES — live A grand afternoon with some of the greatest movie themes of all time live at The Astor! Featuring The Victorian Concert Orchestra conducted by Gerald Keuneman. For more information visit the Music From The Movies web-site. The concert starts at 2:30 PM on Sunday, April 18 — tickets $55/$45 at The Astor box-office or bookings at trybooking.

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