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30 Nov
Written and Directed by Sofia Coppola
Retrospectives Written and Directed by Sofia Coppola

In the lead-up to her latest film, we present six shimmering dramas that explore alienation and ennui, fame, fashion and the female experience by the masterful American luminary, plus a special preview screening of Priscilla.

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03 Dec
Make It Musical
Retrospectives Make It Musical

A celebration of the best and boldest movie musicals running from Easter to Christmas, Sundays at 4pm.

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30 Nov
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
Retrospectives Dario Argento: Master of Horror

A maverick auteur who channelled his dark obsession with the lower depths into lurid on-screen fantasies, brimming with atmosphere and style, Dario Argento's films set the benchmark for the possibilities of horror. Thursday nights from August to December

ENTER, IF YOU DARE
01 Dec
RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCE
Special Limited Season RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCE

RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City,.

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01 Dec
This Is Celluloid: A Year of 35mm and 70mm Screenings
Retrospectives This Is Celluloid: A Year of 35mm and 70mm Screenings

We're keeping it reel with a massive program of 35mm and 70mm screenings, showcasing masterpieces from the 1920s to now across almost 40 weeks.

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02 Dec
The Zone of Interest — Encore Screening presented by JIFF
Special Events The Zone of Interest — Encore Screening presented by JIFF

We are proud to present master director Jonathan Glazer's acclaimed The Zone of Interest for a special JIFF encore screening, following the success of the Australian premiere screenings.

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03 Dec
Radio Luxembourg with John Waters
Live Performance Radio Luxembourg with John Waters

Iconic star of stage and screen John Waters celebrates the songs of the British Pop Invasion that changed modern music forever.

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05 Dec
The Boy and the Heron — Special Preview Screening
Advance Screenings The Boy and the Heron — Special Preview Screening

We're excited to be screening Hayao Miyazaki's latest film THE BOY AND THE HERON (SUBBED) early at our Special Preview Screening

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06 Dec
Comedy Store Presents – Ritz Comedy Club
Live Performance Comedy Store Presents – Ritz Comedy Club

The world famous Comedy Store is bringing the best in stand-up comedy to the iconic Ritz cinema! Presented on the first Wednesday of every month.

LMAO
06 Dec
Maestro — Special Event Preview
Advance Screenings Maestro — Special Event Preview

Discover the towering and fearless love story between cultural icon Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein in Maestro. Includes a glass of sparkling on arrival. 

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09 Dec
The Abyss: Special Edition 4K Remaster — Two Screenings Only
Retrospectives The Abyss: Special Edition 4K Remaster — Two Screenings Only

James Cameron's acclaimed epic THE ABYSS returns in a 4K remaster of the special edition director's cut for two sessions only on Saturday 9 December & Tuesday 12 December. 

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10 Dec
Coup De Chance – Pinot Preview
Advance Screenings Coup De Chance – Pinot Preview

Pair this Paris romance with a complimentary glass of Antonio's Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir at our special Pinot Preview screening.

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10 Dec
Next Goal Wins – Special Preview Screening
Advance Screenings Next Goal Wins – Special Preview Screening

See NEXT GOAL WINS four weeks early at our Special Preview Screening. Academy Award winner Taika Waititi is back with this heartfelt underdog comedy about the American Samoa soccer team, who in 2001 lost 31-0 against Australia during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

GAME ON
10 Dec
Wish — Family Fun Day Preview
Advance Screenings Wish — Family Fun Day Preview

Bring the whole family along to a special early preview of Walt Disney Animation’s WISH, a new musical-comedy about Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, who makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star.

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11 Dec
One Life – Special Q&A Preview
Q&A Screening One Life – Special Q&A Preview

We're excited to be hosting a special Q&A preview screening of the magnificent film ONE LIFE, with Academy Award winning producer Emile Sherman and special guests including Kindertransport survivors and descendants, hosted by journalist, broadcaster and descendant Caroline Baum.

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12 Dec
Radio Film Festival presented by Eastside Radio
Film Festivals Radio Film Festival presented by Eastside Radio

In celebration of 40 years on air since 1983, Eastside Radio is hosting a Radio Film Festival – a series of classic films where radio plays an important part of the story — at the Ritz!

TUNE IN.
14 Dec
Wonka – Opening Night Sweet Treat Screening
Special Events Wonka – Opening Night Sweet Treat Screening

Get a Golden Ticket to our opening night screening of WONKA, with sweet treats provided by Sassafras Sweet Co.

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15 Dec
12 Films of Christmas
Retrospectives 12 Films of Christmas

Your presents is required for our 12-film countdown to Christmas!

SLEIGH WHAT?
15 Dec
Slumber Party Double Features
Retrospectives Slumber Party Double Features

We’re throwing it back to a time when video stores ruled the world and weekends were sugar highs and sleepovers with our monthly SLUMBER PARTY DOUBLE FEATURES.

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16 Dec
Poor Things – Special Event Preview
Advance Screenings Poor Things – Special Event Preview

Get ready to experience everything. We’re excited to present an early preview of Yorgos Lanthimos’ non-stop bonkers feature POOR THINGS with a complimentary sparkling wine and Portuguese tart on arrival.

YUM... PORTGUESE TARTS
31 Dec
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – New Year's Eve at Ritz
Special Events The Rocky Horror Picture Show – New Year's Eve at Ritz

We would like, if we may, to take you on a strange journey this New Year's Eve. Time Warp to 2024 with a trip to Transylvania at our sing-a-long, dance-a-long screening of this timeless cult classic. Includes sparkling on arrival.

TIME WARP TO 2024
11 Jan
Priscilla — Special Event Preview
Special Events Priscilla — Special Event Preview

Get a glimpse behind the gates of Graceland with our special event preview of Sofia Coppola's PRISCILLA, with a glass of sparkling on arrival.

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14 Jan
Anatomy of a Fall – Pinot Preview
Advance Screenings Anatomy of a Fall – Pinot Preview

Pair this year’s Palme d’Or-winning ANATOMY OF A FALL with a complimentary glass of Antonio’s Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio at our early Pinot Preview.

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02 Feb
DREAMS: A Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show
Live Performance DREAMS: A Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show

Dreams, the Fleetwood Mac show that is winning fans all over Australia and within Fleetwood Mac itself.

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04 Feb
The Gift That Gives – Q&A Screening
Q&A Screening The Gift That Gives – Q&A Screening

We're excited to be hosting a Q&A screening of the new Australian rom-com THE GIFT THAT GIVES with director Joy Hopwood in attendance.

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07 Feb
Cliff Richard: The Blue Sapphire Tour 2023
Music Cliff Richard: The Blue Sapphire Tour 2023

Celebrating the 65th anniversary of one of Britain’s all-time greatest hit makers and icons, Cliff Richard’s anticipated Blue Sapphire Tour is set to dazzle the silver screen in this two-date only cinema event, recorded from London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo.

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08 Feb
John Waters: The Pope of Trash
Retrospectives John Waters: The Pope of Trash

We're puking with excitement to present all 12 gloriously grotesque feature films by Baltimore's own priest of pure filth and barometer of good bad taste: John Waters!

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09 Feb
The Twilight Saga — Super New Moon Marathon
Special Events The Twilight Saga — Super New Moon Marathon

By popular demand, we're bringing Stephanie Meyer's timeless teen vampire love story back to the big screen with our Twilight Saga Marathon falling on the night of a Supermoon!

Hold on tight, spider monkey
01 Mar
Dancing In The Shadows of Motown: Back By Popular Demand!
Live Performance Dancing In The Shadows of Motown: Back By Popular Demand!

Don't miss this 10-Piece Powerhouse band, BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, featuring internationally acclaimed artists who faithfully recreate the dynamic live performances of your favourite Motown Legends.

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06 Mar
Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2024
Adventure Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2024

Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases a 3 hour celebration of our oceans comprised of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface.

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30 Apr
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
Live Performance Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase

The biggest night of laughs in Sydney returns to the Ritz! The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase is bringing a killer cast of the top picks from the 2024 Festival direct to the Ritz.

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16 May
Banff Mountain Film Festival 2024
Adventure Banff Mountain Film Festival 2024

The 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a 3 hour celebration of the mountain and adventure sport world. Sharing over 2 1/2 hours of the most exhilarating short films from explorers, runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers from around the globe.

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Children's International Film Festival
Film Festivals Children's International Film Festival

Bring the family to the Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF), a festival of the best new kid's films from across the world.

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Limited Edition Ritz T-Shirts For Sale
Promotions Limited Edition Ritz T-Shirts For Sale

Attention Ritz Superfans! We have a limited supply of Ritz t-shirts available for sale in the gift shop. Get yours today!

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National Theatre Live
Art & Theatre National Theatre Live

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

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Adventure Documentaries
Adventure Adventure Documentaries

We're bringing breathtaking real-life adventures and glorious outdoor vistas to the big screen.

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Audio Description Sessions
Promotions Audio Description Sessions

Audio Description (AD) is a device that aids visually impaired patrons.

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Sydney's Home of Reel Film
Sydney's Home of Reel Film

Presenting exclusive shows in original 35mm and 70mm prints year-round.

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Met Opera
Art & Theatre Met Opera

Presenting a selection of the best live theatre performances from The Metropolitan Opera on the big screen.

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Cult Classics
Retrospectives Cult Classics

Ritz Cult Classics revisits silver screen hits from the early 20th century until now.

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Open Caption Sessions
OCAPTIONS Open Caption Sessions

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

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JIFF
Film Festivals JIFF

JIFF brings the best of Jewish-themed films to cinemas across Australia. JIFF returns from 24 Oct - 28 Nov, 2023.

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Senior Cinephiles
Promotions Senior Cinephiles

$10 tickets for members daily, $12 tickets for non-members!

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BYO Baby at Ritz
Promotions BYO Baby at Ritz

Crying, kicking, screaming is welcome, and that goes for the babies as well.

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Art and Theatre on Screen
Art & Theatre Art and Theatre on Screen

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen. 

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