Kookaburra Outdoor Cinemas in Mundaring is back for another extraordinary season! Pack a picnic basket and rug and enjoy a meal and a movie under the stars. Here’s what’s coming up, from Hollywood blockbusters to flicks for the little ones, Kookaburra Cinema has you and your families entertainment needs covered.
The program
January
- Jan 13 – Whina
- Jan 14 – The Woman King
- Jan 15 – The Woman King
- Jan 20 – Avatar: The Way of Water
- Jan 21 – Avatar: The Way of Water
- Jan 22 – Avatar: The Way of Water
- Jan 27 – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- Jan 28 – Blueback
- Jan 29 – Blueback
February
- Feb 3 – The Fabelmans
- Feb 4 – The Fabelmans
- Feb 5 – The Lost King
- Feb 9 – The Court Jester
- Feb 10 – The Banshees of Inisherin
- Feb 11 – The Banshees of Inisherin
- Feb 12 – Ennio - The Maestro
- Feb 17 – Mummies
- Feb 18 – Babylon
- Feb 19 – Babylon
- Feb 24 – Corsage
- Feb 25 – What's Love Got to Do With It?
- Feb 26 – What's Love Got to Do With It?
Trailers & Description
Whina
Jan 13
A timely biopic of the trailblazing female Māori leader, Dame Whina Cooper, whose extraordinary life saw her break gender boundaries, champion innovation, and fight for the recognition of her own culture, all the while staying true to her heart and her beliefs
The Woman King
Jan 14, Jan 15
In the 1970s, young Gru tries to join a group of supervillains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader — the legendary fighter Wild Knuckles. When the interview turns disastrous, Gru and his Minions go on the run with the Vicious 6 hot on their tails. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance — Wild Knuckles himself — and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.
Avatar: The Way of Water
Jan 20, Jan 21, Jan 22
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way of Water” begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
Puss In Boots: The Last Wish
Jan 27
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burnt through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.
Blueback
Jan 28, Jan 29
Follows Abby, a child who befriends a magnificent wild blue groper while diving. When Abby realises that the fish is under threat, she takes inspiration from her activist Mum, Dora, and takes on poachers to save her friend.
The Fabelmans
Feb 3, Feb 4
Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see "The Greatest Show on Earth." Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother.
The Lost King
Feb 5
Guided by instinct and spectral visions, an ambitious writer and amateur historian defies the academic establishment to unearth Richard III's long-missing remains in a Leicester car park.
The Court Jester (1955) Special Screening
Feb 9
A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against an evil ruler who has overthrown the rightful king.
The Banshees of Inisherin
Feb 10, Feb 11
Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, The Banshees of Inisherin follows lifelong friends Padraic and Colm, who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Padraic, aided by his sister Siobhan and troubled young islander Dominic, endeavours to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But Padraic's repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend’s resolve and when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate, with shocking consequences.
Ennio - The Maestro
Feb 12
Tells the story of one of cinema’s most universally beloved figures and is told by a great filmmaker in Tornatore. The film goes through Ennio’s many phases and highlights his incredible career in cinema, from his famous work on Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Westerns to Argento’s Giallo films and all the way to Hollywood. The documentary is also littered with titans of both the cinema and music worlds, with likes of Clint Eastwood, Quentin Tarantino, Hans Zimmer and even Bruce Springsteen appearing in the documentary.
Mummies
Feb 17
The film follows the fun adventures of three Egyptian mummies who live in an underground secret city, hidden in ancient Egypt. The trio includes a princess, a former charioteer, and his younger brother along with their pet baby crocodile. Through a series of unfortunate events, the mummies end up in present-day London and embark on a wacky and hilarious journey in search of an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, that was stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby.
Babylon
Feb 18, Feb 19
Decadence, depravity, and outrageous excess lead to the rise and fall of several ambitious dreamers in 1920s Hollywood.
Corsage
Feb 24
Faced with a future of strict ceremonies and royal duties, Empress Elisabeth of Austria rebels against her public image and comes up with a plan to protect her legacy.
What's Love Got To Do With it?
Feb 25, Feb 26
The story follows Zoe, an award-winning documentarian, as she finds a new subject in her childhood friend Kaz. He has recently announced his imminent arranged marriage (a concept that Zoe fails to understand). In an effort to document the events of an arranged marriage and wedding, she slowly expands her understanding of love. Set in London and the Pakistani city of Lahore, the film showcases a beautiful romance amidst dynamic, diverse cultural representation.
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