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!

SERGIO LEONE FESTIVAL The Astor Theatre is proud to present this tribute to a remarkable director by showcasing all of his Western epics A Tribute to Sergio Leone — on four successive Sunday nights from February 14.

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.

TUESDAY — February 9 The Astor Theatre is booked for a private function on Tuesday, February 9. There will be no normal screenings.

WEDNESDAY — February 10 Che — Part Two: Guerilla [M], a somewhat–sanitised version of the life of Ernesto “Che” Guevara after the Cuban revolution, is the evening's single–feature screening starting at 8 PM on Wednesday, February 10. Wicked Wednesday prices — all tickets just $9!

THURSDAY — February 11 The Bride is back in Quentin Tarantino's two–part action flick! It all gets underway in Kill Bill — Volume One [R 18+] at 7:30 PM on Thursday, February 11. And it's followed, of course, by Kill Bill — Volume Two [MA 15+]. The complete Kill Bill double — only at The Astor!

FRIDAY — February 12 Romance, horror, vampires and werewolves in a heart–throbbing, young–love double you won't see anywhere but at The Astor! Twilight [M], the first in the series of adapatations of the Stephenie Meyer novels, screens at 7:30 PM on Friday, February 12. And then, to follow, the second in the series, The Twilight Saga: New Moon [M].

SATURDAY — February 13 Hugely-entertaining Wes Anderson double! First up is the acclaimed stop–motion animated adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, Fantastic Mr. Fox [PG], at 7:30 PM on Saturday, February 13. It is followed by a complete change of pace as we explore the plight of three previosly–estranged brothers stranded after a trip in The Darjeeling Limited [M].

SUNDAY MATINEE — February 14 — Valentine's Day The utlimate Valentine's Day and Audrey Hepburn double! Audrey stars with Gregory Peck in William Wyler's delightful story, Roman Holiday [PG], at 2 PM on Sunday, February 14. And then George Peppard joins her for the splendid romp, Breakfast at Tiffany's [PG].

SUNDAY EVENING — February 14 — Sergio Leone tribute The film that started it all, A Fistful of Dollars [MA 15+], is the first of “the man with no name” trilogy. It screens first at 7 PM on Sunday, February 14. It is followed, of course, by For A Few Dollars More [M]. This is the first of The Astor's Tribute to Sergio Leone presentations.

MONDAY — February 15 Two classics from the Master of early cinema, Fritz Lang., starting with his ground–breaking masterpeice, Metropolis [G], starring Brigette Helm and Alfred Abel, at 7:30 PM on Monday, February 15. The second feature, from Lang's celebrated series, is Dr. Mabuse, The Gambler (Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler) [PG].

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

NEXT  WEDNESDAY — February 17 If you open it you'll get cash but somebody will die — The Box [M] screens first at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, February 17. It is followed by the sci-fi thriller, Push [M], about the deadly world of psychic espionage. Wicked Wednesday prices — all tickets just $9!

NEXT  THURSDAY — February 18 Sci-Fi animation double! An astronaut lands on Planet 51 [PG] only to find that he is the alien — it's the first feature at 7:30 PM on Thursday, February 18. And then, for the evening's second feature, it's retro–time with a new version of the 1980s hero, Astro Boy [PG].

NEXT  FRIDAY — February 19 Will the world end in 2012 [M], a date of great significance in some religions and cultures ... You probably won't get the answer with tonight's single–feature presentation but you will see a spectacular epic! The screening starts at 7:30 PM on Friday, February 19.

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.

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. 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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