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LATEST CALENDAR
The complete listing for the latest Astor Calendar (August 1 to November 20) 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 cafés throughout the area. But, as usual, you can also download your own printable versions of the latest calendar! |
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MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
You be the judge to help decide the winner of this year's Manhattan Short Film Festival [18+]. The event starts at The Astor at 8 PM on Wednesday, September 29. |
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FRIDAY — September 3
From Studio Ghibli and the Master, Hayao Miyazaki, comes the story of a goldfish who wanted to be human. Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea (Gake no ue no Ponyo) [G] screens at 7:30 PM on Friday, September 3. It is followed by a more–serious animation story — the fight against the machines — in 9 [M]. |
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SATURDAY — September 4
One of most enchanting and enjoyable films ever to come from Italy is back on the BIG screen! A noted film–maker looks back to his childhood in the village where he learned to be a projectionist at Cinema Paradiso [PG]. The single–feature screening starts at 8 PM on Saturday, September 4. |
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SUNDAY MATINEE — September 5
Classic war story based on the book by Paul Brickhill. The Great Escape [PG] is the stirring tale of Allied POWs and their attempts to get out of a German prison camp. The single–feature, matinee screening starts at 2 PM on Sunday, September 5. |
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SUNDAY EVENING — September 5
Brigitte Bardot (at her best) and Jack Palance star in Jean Luc Godard's 1960s classic, Contempt (Le Mépris) [PG] — a story of film–making by a film–maker. It screens first at 7 PM on Sunday, September 5. It is followed the thriller, Peeping Tom [M], which was once denounced as the most perverted British film ever made and effectively killed the director's career. |
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MONDAY — September 6
Our special screening of all five parts of Matthew Barney's series, The Cremaster Cycle [R 18+], concludes with parts 4 & 5 on Monday, September 6. The session starts at 7:30 PM. Part 3 screens on Monday, August 30. |
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TUESDAY — September 7
The Astor Theatre is booked for a private function on Tuesday, September 7. There will be no normal screenings. |
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WEDNESDAY — September 8
Grindhouse [MA 15+], Tarantino's and Rodriguez's homage to the trashy drive–in and “grindhouse” double features of the 1970s, returns by popular demand. Complete with fake “trailers” and an intermission! EXCLUSIVE screening on Wednesday, September 8, at 7:30 PM — only at The Astor Theatre!
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THURSDAY — September 9
Kenneth Branagh's magnificent, full–text production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet [PG] is the evening's single–feature presentation. The screening starts at 7:15 PM on Thursday, September 9. |
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NEXT FRIDAY — September 10
You'll be TORN by what's more terrifying — the vampires or the fashions (not to mention the live–in–the–theatre commentary from Cinema Fiasco) — in Blacula [M]. The biting (along with the biting criticism) starts at 8 PM on Friday, September 10. Tickets $18/$16 — no free list |
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NEXT SATURDAY — September 11
From Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger comes the brilliant masterpiece, The Red Shoes [G]. Moira Shearer stars as the ballerina who was born to dance but who is torn between two loves. The screening, featuring a beautifully–restored 35mm print, starts at 8 PM on Saturday, September 11. |
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NEXT SUNDAY EARLY MATINEE — September 12
Woody, Buzz and friends have been dumped! Is this the end of the line? Find out in this smash–hit, animated finale, Toy Story 3 [G]. The single–feature screening starts at 2 PM on Sunday, September 12 — all tickets $12. |
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NEXT SUNDAY LATE MATINEE — September 12
Kristin Scott Thomas stars in the French drama, Leaving (Partir) [MA 15+]. It's the story of a married woman who embarks on a whirlwind affair with a builder. The single–feature session starts at 4 PM on Sunday, September 12, and all tickets are just $12. |
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AMADEUS
The first Australian theatrical release of the director's cut of Amadeus [PG]. Exclusive season — Sunday, September 19 to Monday, September 27
Sundays & Saturday — 2:30 PM & 7 PM
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BLADE RUNNER
Back on the BIG screen! The director's cut of Blade Runner [M] Limited season — Thursday, September 30 to Sunday, October 3
Thursday and Friday: 7:30 PM
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SUGGESTION BOX
What films would you like to see on a future calendar? Use The Astor's suggestion box to let us know! |
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