Author: Clayfield News Columnist

Discover what’s on the silver screen in Brisbane this week. From the latest blockbuster releases hitting cinemas across the city to a special retrospective season of classic films, there is something for every movie lover to enjoy. Take a look at the schedule below to plan your next trip to the pictures.

Thursday, 9 October 2025

A House of Dynamite

In the high-stakes world of international espionage, a veteran spy must confront his past when a rogue state acquires a devastating new weapon, forcing him to navigate a web of betrayal where any alliance could be fatal.
IMDb Rating: Not available
Cinemas: Palace James St Cinema, Palace Barracks Brisbane, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill
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Beast of War

During the Soviet-Afghan War, the ruthless commander of a T-55 tank and his crew become separated from their unit in a hostile valley, finding themselves hunted by a band of Mujahideen fighters seeking vengeance.
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas Strathpine, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Cineplex, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich
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Merchant Ivory: The Documentary

This documentary explores the extraordinary 44-year partnership between producer Ismail Merchant and director James Ivory, the creative force behind cinematic masterpieces like A Room with a View and The Remains of the Day.
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Cinemas: Palace James St Cinema, Palace Barracks Brisbane
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The Travellers

A disparate group of strangers are forced to journey together across a fractured landscape, testing their resilience and confronting their personal demons as they discover that their greatest threat may come from within the group itself.
IMDb Rating: Not available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas Strathpine, Palace James St Cinema, Palace Barracks Brisbane, Cinebar Rosalie Village, United Cinemas Eldorado, Bribie Cinema – Bongaree, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Cineplex, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City
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Tron: Ares

A highly sophisticated computer program, Ares, crosses the digital frontier on a dangerous mission, bringing artificial intelligence from the world of the Grid into our own for the first time.
IMDb Rating: Not yet rated
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas Strathpine, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Palace James St Cinema, Palace Barracks Brisbane, Cinebar Rosalie Village, United Cinemas Eldorado, Bribie Cinema – Bongaree, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Dendy Cinemas – Portside Hamilton, Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Cineplex
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Friday, 10 October 2025

Hannah Montana: The Movie

As her pop star persona threatens to take over her life, Miley Stewart is taken back to her Tennessee hometown by her father for a reality check, forcing her to choose between her celebrity life and her country roots.
IMDb Rating: 4.5/10
Cinemas: Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich
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Killer of Sheep (1977)

Charles Burnett’s landmark film offers a poignant and lyrical portrait of a Black family in the Watts neighbourhood of Los Angeles, following a sensitive slaughterhouse worker worn down by the pressures of his job and community.
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Cinemas: GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art)
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My Brother’s Wedding (1983)

A man feels disconnected from his family’s working-class life and is torn between attending his upwardly mobile brother’s wedding and supporting his best friend, who has just been released from prison.
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Cinemas: GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art)
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Saturday, 11 October 2025

Bless Their Little Hearts (1984)

Chronicling the devastating impact of unemployment on a family in Watts, this powerful neorealist drama follows a father’s struggle to find work and maintain his dignity amidst growing despair.
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Cinemas: GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art)
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Sunday, 12 October 2025

The Glass Shield (1994)

A bright-eyed, rookie Black police officer in the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department finds his idealism shattered when he uncovers a deep-seated culture of racism and corruption within his own precinct.
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
Cinemas: GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art)
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Wednesday, 15 October 2025

To Sleep with Anger (1990)

The stable life of a middle-class Black family in Los Angeles is thrown into turmoil by the arrival of Harry, a charismatic and mysterious old friend from the South whose folk traditions clash with their modern life, unearthing long-buried tensions.
IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
Cinemas: GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art)
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With a diverse line-up of films screening throughout the week, it’s the perfect opportunity to catch a movie. Please remember to check directly with your chosen cinema for specific session times and to book your tickets in advance. Enjoy the film!

Get ready for an exciting week at the cinema, with a fantastic line-up of new releases, timeless classics, and special event screenings. From highly anticipated biopics and thrilling horrors to beloved animated films and live sports, there is something for every moviegoer to enjoy. Be sure to check out the diverse offerings across Brisbane’s cinemas and book your tickets for a memorable experience on the big screen.

Saturday, 4 October 2025

Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl

Celebrate with fellow Swifties at this official release party event. Bringing the energy and spectacle of Taylor Swift’s iconic performances to cinemas, this is an unmissable experience for any fan.
IMDb Rating: N/A
Cinemas: Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Bribie Cinema – Bongaree, Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex – Balmoral, Cineplex – Hawthorne Deluxe, Cineplex – South Bank, Cineplex – Victoria Point, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, United Cinemas Eldorado
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Thursday, 2 October 2025

Good Boy

A young woman thinks she has found the perfect man, until she discovers his pet dog is actually a man in a dog suit. What starts as an open-minded approach to romance quickly descends into a dark and twisted series of events.
IMDb Rating: 6.0/10
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central
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Him

The story follows a rising star quarterback who becomes the target of a sinister entity, promising greatness at a terrifying cost. This thriller delves into the dark side of ambition and the price of fame.
IMDb Rating: TBC
Cinemas: Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex – Balmoral, Cineplex – South Bank, Cineplex – Victoria Point, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, United Cinemas Eldorado
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The Smashing Machine

Dwayne Johnson stars in this biographical drama about the life of legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr, exploring his triumphant career in the ring and his personal struggles with addiction outside of it.
IMDb Rating: TBC
Cinemas: Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex – Balmoral, Cineplex – South Bank, Cineplex – Victoria Point, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, United Cinemas Eldorado
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3D Avatar: The Way of Water Re-release

Return to Pandora and experience James Cameron’s breathtaking sequel once again on the big screen. Immerse yourself in the stunning world of the Na’vi with this special re-release, presented in stunning 3D.
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Cinemas: Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, United Cinemas Eldorado
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Friday, 3 October 2025

Inception (2010)

Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending thriller about a thief who steals information by entering people’s dreams is back on the big screen. Don’t miss the chance to see this modern classic in a cinema setting.
IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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L’Année dernière à Marienbad (Last Year at Marienbad) (1961)

A surreal and enigmatic classic of the French New Wave, where a man tries to convince a woman in a grand European hotel that they had a romantic encounter a year prior, which she cannot remember.
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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Sunday, 5 October 2025

Amélie (2001)

Revisit the whimsical and charming world of Amélie Poulain, a quirky waitress in Montmartre, Paris, who decides to discreetly orchestrate the lives of those around her, discovering love along the way.
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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Teens Movie My Neighbour Totoro (1988)

A perfect film for all ages, this Studio Ghibli masterpiece follows two young sisters who move to the countryside and discover a world of friendly, magical spirits, including the lovable Totoro.
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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NRL Grand Final

Catch all the hard-hitting action of the NRL Grand Final live on the big screen. Experience the electric atmosphere of the year’s biggest game from the comfort of the cinema with fellow footy fans.
IMDb Rating: N/A
Cinemas: Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Cineplex – Hawthorne Deluxe, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm
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With such a varied selection, the only difficult decision is what to see first. Whether you’re in the mood for an intense thriller, a heartwarming classic, or a major sporting event, Brisbane’s cinemas have you covered. Check screening times, gather your friends and family, and get ready for a fantastic week of entertainment.