As the working week winds down, it’s the perfect time to plan your weekend movie-going. Brisbane’s cinemas are showcasing an incredible range of films, offering everything from revered international classics and animated family favourites to thrilling new releases. No matter your taste, there’s a story waiting for you on the big screen.
22 August 2025
The Grand Bizarre (2018)
An experimental and mesmerising visual journey that explores the patterns, labour, and textures of textiles and fabrics from around the world, creating a vibrant sensory collage.
IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
Cinema: GOMA
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Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
A stunning, dialogue-free cinematic poem that contrasts the beauty of the natural world with the frantic, unbalanced life of modern technological society, set to a powerful score by Philip Glass.
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Cinema: GOMA
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Enna Nu Rehna Sehna Nai Aaunda
A new Punjabi comedy-drama that promises laughter and heartwarming moments as it explores the hilarious and chaotic dynamics of family life.
IMDb Rating: Not yet available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt
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Maagne Raja
An upcoming Indian film that is set to deliver a compelling story. Details are emerging for this new release, promising an engaging cinematic experience.
IMDb Rating: Not yet available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt
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Phaphey Kuttiyan
A Punjabi film that delves into a world of intense drama and action, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
IMDb Rating: 5.6/10
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly
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Stalin Re-Release
The re-release of a powerful Telugu action-drama about an ex-army major who devises a simple but effective scheme to make the world a better place by encouraging citizens to help each other.
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt
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Twilight (2008)
The iconic fantasy romance returns to the big screen. A teenage girl risks everything when she falls in love with a vampire, entering a world of supernatural conflict and forbidden passion.
IMDb Rating: 5.3/10
Cinemas: Dendy Cinemas – Powerhouse – New Farm
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23 August 2025
Le Voyage dans la Lune (A Trip to the Moon) (1902)
One of the most influential films in cinema history, this silent French adventure film from Georges Méliès depicts a group of astronomers who travel to the moon in a cannon-propelled capsule.
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Cinema: GOMA
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The Red Turtle (2016)
A dialogue-free animated masterpiece, co-produced by Studio Ghibli, about a man shipwrecked on a tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs, and birds.
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Cinema: GOMA
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となりのトトロ (My Neighbour Totoro) (1988)
A beloved animated classic from Studio Ghibli. Two young sisters move to the countryside and discover a world of magical forest spirits, including the enchanting Totoro.
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Cinema: GOMA
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K-Pop Demon Hunters
Get ready for a high-energy sing-along screening of this action-comedy where a group of K-pop idols must secretly balance their music careers with their calling as demon hunters.
IMDb Rating: Not yet available
Cinemas: HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank Watch
Behind the Shadows – 私家偵探
A gripping new mystery that follows a private investigator drawn into a complex case that blurs the lines between right and wrong in the city’s dark underbelly.
IMDb Rating: Not yet available
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City
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King Creole (1958)
Hailed as Elvis Presley’s finest acting performance, this musical drama sees a troubled youth in New Orleans get a job at a nightclub, only to find himself entangled with a mobster.
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Cinemas: Palace Barracks Brisbane
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NYT: In the Mood for Love (2000)
Wong Kar-wai’s visually stunning and emotionally resonant masterpiece about two neighbours who form a strong bond after discovering their respective spouses are having an affair.
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Cinemas: Palace Barracks Brisbane
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The highly anticipated introduction of Marvel’s first family into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Follow Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm on their first cosmic adventure.
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Cinemas: Dendy Cinemas – Powerhouse – New Farm
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Angelika Auteurs – Little Women (2019)
Greta Gerwig’s acclaimed adaptation of the classic novel. The film chronicles the lives of the four March sisters as they navigate love, loss, and the pursuit of their dreams in 19th-century America.
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Cinemas: Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba
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24 August 2025
Animal Crackers (1930)
An absolute classic of chaotic comedy, this Marx Brothers film follows the mayhem that ensues when a valuable painting is stolen during a high-society party hosted by Mrs. Rittenhouse.
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Cinema: GOMA
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Trafic (1971)
The final film starring Jacques Tati’s iconic character, Monsieur Hulot. In this gentle satire, Hulot, a car designer, encounters a series of comical mishaps while trying to transport his new camper-van to an auto show.
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Cinema: GOMA
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Gabbeh (1996)
A visually rich and poetic film from Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf, which tells a story of love and life through the colourful and intricate designs of a traditional Persian rug (a gabbeh).
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Cinema: GOMA
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NYT: There Will Be Blood (2007)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic drama featuring a monumental performance by Daniel Day-Lewis as a ruthless oil prospector whose relentless pursuit of wealth leads to madness and moral decay.
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Cinemas: Palace Barracks Brisbane
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Roman Holiday (1953)
A charming and timeless romance starring Audrey Hepburn as a European princess who escapes her royal duties for a day to explore Rome with an American reporter, played by Gregory Peck.
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Cinemas: Dendy Cinemas – Powerhouse – New Farm
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From cult classics to brand-new blockbusters, the weekend is brimming with cinematic possibilities. To make sure you get a seat for your chosen film, it’s always a good idea to book online ahead of time. Whatever you decide to see, we hope you have a fantastic time at the movies.
