Reading International announces state-of-the-art Angelika Film Centre – opening Thursday August 24th

CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading International, Inc. (“Reading”), today announced that it will open its first-ever Angelika Film Centre at South/City/SQ in Woolloongabba, Australia on Thursday August 24^th.

Reading’s newest cinema venture will be the company’s first Angelika Film Centre outside of the U.S. Since 1989, the original Angelika Film Center & Café in New York City’s Soho neighbourhood has been the most successful dedicated arthouse cinema in North America. A cultural institution in New York City, the Angelika is known for showcasing the best in independent, foreign and specialty films. In the last decade, the Angelika in New York City has delivered the highest box office engagements of any North American cinema for ground-breaking films like Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, Academy Award Winner for Best Picture Moonlight, I, Tonya starring Margot Robbie, foreign language films like Pedro Almodovar’s Pain & Glory, and documentaries like Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary, Free Solo.

The Angelika at South/City/SQ is soon to become Brisbane’s hub for cinephiles and will feature the best foreign and specialty film, along with the most compelling movies from the major studios. Among the movies opening at the Angelika in Brisbane and ticketing now at www.angelikafilmcentre.com.au are:

• Past Lives – director Celine Song’s critically acclaimed love story;
• Blackberry – an entertaining story about the generation defining gadget that has 98% Rotten Tomatoes rating;
• Asteroid City – a beautiful movie from visionary director Wes Anderson with an ensemble cast including Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton, Willem Dafoe and Jeff Goldblum;
• Rose Gold - the inspiring true story behind the historic Olympic medal win of the Boomers, Australian men’s basketball team;
• Gran Turismo - a fast-paced underdog story based on a true story about car racing; and
• Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story, a film about the life of the Aussie music industry legend.

The Angelika Film Centre in Brisbane will consist of 8 screens, including 3 luxurious SoHo Lounge cinemas, and is state-of-the-art with fully recliner seating and crisp, colourful laser projection in all auditoriums. The SoHo Lounge offers a true first-class experience, elevating movie nights to extraordinary heights. Plush reclining seating and a friendly table service that brings delectable dishes right to your seat. The SoHo Lounge Bar is fully licensed, offering a curated selection of premium wines, signature cocktails, and a range of spirits.