What's On at ACMI 1st - 7th of June

Just some of the things happening at ACMI...

 

Films
Seniors' Cinema – Trumbo M
4 to 13 June
In 1947, the successful career of prolific screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) comes to a crushing end when he and other Hollywood figures are blacklisted for their political beliefs. Risking everything, Trumbo refuses to renounce his views and pays the price for his commitment to personal freedom. In this fascinating true story director Jay Roach recreates a post-war society and glamourous industry shaken to their core by tumultuous social change.
Tickets: Seniors $7, Members $6, Non-Seniors $13

Melbourne Filmoteca Presents: Carmina and Amen R18+
7 June, 7pm
Melbourne Filmoteca returns in 2016 showcasing a vibrant catalogue of Spanish language films from across the globe. In Carmina and Amen, the heavy smoking Carmina is dealing with the surprise death of her husband while trying to keep his passing (and body!) a secret until his bonus pay-check is due. With her daughter Maria in town, Carmina's next 48 hours involve dealing with an unhinged son, a suspected break-in and unexpected guests. All the while, she maintains her quick wit and uncompromising attitude as she generously dishes out her signature vulgar and often offensive comedy in order to get what she wants.
Tickets: $13-$17 Member discounts available.

In association with the Victorian College of the Arts
Australian Perspectives – VCA 50th Anniversary Screening Unclassified 18+
4 June
www.acmi.net.au/film/australian-perspectives/vca-50th-anniversary-screening
Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the VCA, with this collection of shorts from graduate students who have gone on to become Australia's most celebrated filmmakers. The VCA has been the testing ground for the likes of Richard Lowenstein (Dog's in Space), Gillian Armstrong (My Brilliant Career) and John Hillcoat (Ghosts of the Civil Dead), just to name a few. This selection of shorts only scratches the surface but is a fascinating insight into these now celebrated artists developing their sensibility. Featuring is Ariel Kleiman's claustrophobic submarine drama, Deeper than Yesterday, Justin Kurtzel's surreal Blue Tongue, cinematographer Adam Arkapaw's Catch fish and Adam Elliot's graduating short Uncle.
Tickets: Full $7, Members $5

SCORSESE Film and Public Program Highlights
Film
Presented in association with the Sydney Film Festival and National Film and Sound Archive
Essential Scorsese: Selected by David Stratton
27 May to 12 Jun
www.acmi.net.au/film/seasons-and-screenings/essential-scorsese-selected-by-david-stratton
The Essential Scorsese film season screens in celebration of the SCORSESE exhibition.

Taxi Driver (R18+)                                   27 May to 7 June
Mean Streets (18+)                                 28 May to 9 June
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (M)      28 May to 5 June
New York, New York (M)                            29 May to 10 June
Raging Bull (MA15+)                                29 May to 6 June
Goodfellas (18+)                                    2 June to 11 June
The Age of Innocence (G)                       3 June to 12 June
The King of Comedy (PG)                      3 June to 5 June
The Aviator (M)                                      4 June to 12 June
Casino (R18+)                                        4 June to 11 June

Can't get enough of Scorsese's films? We invite you to discuss these legendary works at our fortnightly Sunday afternoon Scorsese Film Club.
Tickets: Full $17, Concession $13, Member $10 (3 and 6 Session Pass also available).

Kids' Flicks
Hugo 3D Suitable for kids 6+
6 June to 11 Sep
www.acmi.net.au/film/kids-flicks/hugo-3d
Scorsese brings the illustrated novel 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' to life in magnificent 3D. Hugo Cabret is a crafty orphan who secretly maintains the clocks in a Paris railway station. When he seeks to find the key that will animate an automaton, his only remaining link to his dead father, the twelve year old unlocks an even deeper mystery steeped in the very origins of cinema.
Tickets:  Full $7, Members $5

Talks & Performances
An Introduction to Scorsese
3 Jun to 23 Aug
www.acmi.net.au/live-events/talks-performances/an-introduction-to-scorsese
This series of free talks offers an intimate introduction to the acclaimed SCORSESE exhibition and a unique look at the man behind the camera. Hosted by ACMI curators and programmers, the talks introduce the master filmmaker's expansive career and examine the iconic content on show in the gallery, uncovering the range of influences that have helped shape Scorsese's own work. These talks also explore the immense cinematic impact the filmmaker has had on the film industry along the way.Admission: Free for SCORSESE exhibition ticket holders.