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SLEEPING DOGS (1977) This Sun 26th July 6.30pm - Celebrate Sam Neill with once in a lifetime guest the legendary Sir Ian...
24/07/2026

SLEEPING DOGS (1977) This Sun 26th July 6.30pm - Celebrate Sam Neill with once in a lifetime guest the legendary Sir Ian Mune - in person talking with Ant Timpson about the making of Dogs and it’s legacy as an iconic NZ film.

Directed by one of greatest living directors Roger Donaldson, it was based on C. K. Stead’s 1971 New Zealand novel Smith’s Dream . It starred of course Sam Neill, Ian Mune, and US star Warren Oates. It was the first feature-length 35mm colour film produced entirely in New Zealand. The film became a major critical & commercial success both here and abroad, and it launched the career of Neill into the stratosphere. A political thriller with action elements, it follows a man alone character Smith (Neill) as New Zealand plunges into a police state after a fascist government institutes martial law following violent industrial disputes and a false flag attack. CHARITY BONUS : 50% of your hard earned cash will be donated to the NZ Nature Fund in Sir Sam Neill’s honour.

FILMS STARTS SHARP at 6.30pm
DOIRS 5.30pm
SHORTS FROM 6pm

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BILLIE EILISH CONCERT FILM - ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour’ (2026) 💙 Friday 24 July 8pm - Let’s pretend we’re at a Bil...
23/07/2026

BILLIE EILISH CONCERT FILM - ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour’ (2026) 💙 Friday 24 July 8pm - Let’s pretend we’re at a Billie Eilish concert!

“Who was it made for? Everyone. You don’t have to be a diehard Eilish fan to appreciate the artistry in music, performance and filmmaking here. “ - Empire

“Anyone who’s ever been to a great concert knows that it’s the very rare movie that can fully capture the transcendence of live performance. Hit Me Hard and Soft gets damn close.” - Consequence

COME EARLY! Doors 7pm, pre-show 7:30pm 🎟️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/hwBILLIEdance?r=lp&m=Mn8d4ZlaKBR

DEAD CALM (1989) ✨ Sam Neill Tribute ✨ TONIGHT - Thursday 23 July, 7:30pm - The Aussie thriller with the ultimate triple...
23/07/2026

DEAD CALM (1989) ✨ Sam Neill Tribute ✨ TONIGHT - Thursday 23 July, 7:30pm - The Aussie thriller with the ultimate triple threat: Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman & Billy Zane. Let’s go! “Rippling with resonance, Dead Calm is Jaws in a human form, a shape profoundly complete and completely disturbing.” - The Globe & Mail

COME EARLY! Doors 6:30pm, pre-show 7pm 🎟️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/hwDEADCALM4sam?r=lp&m=Mn8d4ZlaKBR

If you can’t come this evening - The Hollywood Avondale will be screening Sam Neill films all week in honour of his life & legacy.

🔹 HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016): Sat 25 July 4pm - Pahu Bark Charity Screening

🔸 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994): Saturday 25 July 6:30pm

🔹 POSSESSION (1981): Sat 25 July 8:45pm

🔸 JURASSIC PARK (1993): Sun 26 July 3:30pm

🔹 SLEEPING DOGS (1977): Sun 26 July 6:30pm - NZ Nature Fund Charity Screening

Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/m/HollywoodAvondale 🎟️

SLEEPING DOGS (1977) ✨ SAM NEILL TRIBUTE ✨ Sunday 26 July 6:30pm - Sir Ian Mune will be in at The Hollywood to present t...
22/07/2026

SLEEPING DOGS (1977) ✨ SAM NEILL TRIBUTE ✨ Sunday 26 July 6:30pm - Sir Ian Mune will be in at The Hollywood to present the screening and for a special Q&A. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the NZ Nature Fund in Sir Sam Neill’s honour. Sleeping Dogs, the film that launched Neill’s career, was also the first feature-length movie shot on 35mm produced entirely in New Zealand. Roger Donaldson’s action thriller, that takes place in an imaginary New Zealand suffering civil unrest, has a litany of reasons for why it is one of the most important Kiwi films ever made, but Neill’s performance as the rebellious Smith, who fights back against fascist forces looking to take over his country, earned rave notices from critics and, the hearts of a nation.

COME EARLY! Doors 5:30pm, pre-show 6pm 🎟️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/hwSLEEPINGDOGSsam?r=lp&m=Mn8d4ZlaKBR

JURASSIC PARK (1993) 4K 🦕 SAM NEILL TRIBUTE ✨ Sunday 26 July, 3:30pm - Any list reflecting on the career of Sam Neill wi...
22/07/2026

JURASSIC PARK (1993) 4K 🦕 SAM NEILL TRIBUTE ✨ Sunday 26 July, 3:30pm - Any list reflecting on the career of Sam Neill will have to achknowledge his iconic performance as paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park. The story goes that given the expense of the ground-breaking CGI used in the film, producers were looking to hire a relatively unknown (to summer blockbuster audiences, that is) actor for the role of Grant, with Neill winning the part. Playing Grant, arguably, was not much of a stretch for Neill who made his name playing complex characters in arthouse cinema, but he nailed Grant’s outward stiff academic countenance and how that man would deal with the frightening ordeal of being chased by raptors!

COME EARLY! Doors 2:30pm, pre-show 3pm 🎟️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/hwJURASSIC4sam?r=lp&m=Mn8d4ZlaKBR

21/07/2026

We made this video to say hello ,wave goodbye to Sam Neill.

We will be screening Sam’s films all week in honour of his life & legacy. We’ll miss you dearly Sam, you were always exciting to watch, our very own superstar who lead a beautiful life.

Here’s what we have scheduled. We will keep you updated on our plans to screen Sleeping Dogs and Event Horizon.

🔹DEATH IN BRUNSWICK (1990): Wed 22 July 7:30pm

🔸DEAD CALM (1989): Thurs 23 July 7:30pm

🔹 HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016): Sat 25 July 4pm - Charity Screening

🔸 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994): Saturday 25 July 6:30pm

🔹 POSSESSION (1981): Sat 25 July 8:45pm

🔸JURASSIC PARK (1993): Sun 26 July 3:30pm

🔹 SLEEPING DOGS (1977): Sun 26 July 6:30pm

Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/m/HollywoodAvondale 🎟️

Or go to :
hollywoodavondale.nz

Thanks x

I, OBJECT (2026): Sunday 26 July 1pm - DIRECTED BY N.Z legend Andrew Niccol who directed Gattaca and wrote The Truman Sh...
21/07/2026

I, OBJECT (2026): Sunday 26 July 1pm - DIRECTED BY N.Z legend Andrew Niccol who directed Gattaca and wrote The Truman Show among others.
Grieving the loss of his father and unable to relate to the people in his life, 10-year-old Tom takes refuge in the everyday objects around him; they reveal their true identities and speak to Tom, helping him in his healing process. Shot in NZ, with Wellington as the backdrop. This live-action animated film features local and international stars including Ethan Hawke, Anna Farris, Jemaine Clement, Melanie Lynskey, Thomasin McKenzie and Karl Urban.

COME EARLY! Doors 12pm, pre-show 12:30pm 🎟️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/hwIOBJECT?r=lp&m=Mn8d4ZlaKBR

POSSESSION (1981) ✨ SAM NEILL TRIBUTE ✨ Saturday 25 July, 8:45pm 4K Original Version - Something is wrong with Anna (Isa...
20/07/2026

POSSESSION (1981) ✨ SAM NEILL TRIBUTE ✨ Saturday 25 July, 8:45pm 4K Original Version - Something is wrong with Anna (Isabelle Adjani). Having taken a lover, she abruptly asks her husband, Mark (Sam Neill), for divorce. He’s desperate for an explanation, but Anna’s answers are elusive at best. She’s in crisis - becoming emotional, avoidant, self-harming, and neglectful of their son. Mark has no idea, but behind her increasingly erratic behaviour is a monstrous secret. Directed by Polish filmmaker Andrzej Żulawski - this film has cult favourite status for very good reason. Don’t miss it.

COME EARLY! Doors 7:45pm, pre-show 8:15pm 🎟️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/hwPOSSESSION4sam?r=lp&m=Mn8d4ZlaKBR

IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994) 4K ✨ Sam Neill Tribute: Saturday 25 July 6:30pm - John Carpenter’s mind-bending descent i...
20/07/2026

IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994) 4K ✨ Sam Neill Tribute: Saturday 25 July 6:30pm - John Carpenter’s mind-bending descent into literary horror - is a film that may have influenced (or outright borrowed from) Marenghi’s own “creative juices.” When horror novelist Sutter Cane vanishes, investigator Sam Neill stumbles into a world where fiction, madness and reality collapse in on themselves.

COME EARLY! Doors 5:30pm, pre-show 6pm 🎟️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/hwMOUTHMAD4sam

*We will be screening Sam Neill films all week in hour of his life & legacy - See the current listings www.hollywoodavondale.nz

HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016) Charity Screening: Saturday 25 July 4pm - We will be donating 50% of ticket sales to PA...
19/07/2026

HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016) Charity Screening: Saturday 25 July 4pm - We will be donating 50% of ticket sales to PAHU BARK as a tribute to Sam Neill. He was an enthusiastic animal lover and advocate for the protection of Aotearoa’s wilderness. We feel that he would really love this!

A film by Taika Waititi. Based on the book Wild Pork and Watercress by Barry Crump, Hunt for the Wilderpeople tells the story of Ricky (Julian Dennison), a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle (Sam Neill) in the New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, forcing the pair to put aside their differences and work together.

PAHU BARK is a nonprofit based in Ferry Landing, New Zealand. Dedicated to helping dogs. The founder also trains her own pound rescues in conservation mahi. They organise weekly micro-donations to support various animal rescues across the country.

Thank you to madmanfilmsnz for their support for this event.

COME EARLY! Doors 3pm, pre-show 3:30pm 🎟️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/hwHFTWpahu?r=lp&m=Mn8d4ZlaKBR

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