Tag: "Astor Theatre"

Protect The Astor Campaign Successful
0 Comments. 898 Views. Posted 24 Aug 2012 @ 9:00am.
A few months back you may remember us revealing that a true icon of Melbourne cinema, the heritage listed art deco Astor Theatre was under threat. However, last night the Astor revealed via it's Facebook page that their campaign to save the theatre had been successful:   "We want to say THANK YOU. We want to thank you more than you can possibly know. EVERYONE who signed our petition, joined... Read More
The Astor Theatre Under Threat
3 Comments. 2,753 Views. Posted 17 May 2012 @ 10:26am.
A true icon of Melbourne cinema, the heritage listed art deco Astor Theatre is under threat. Over the past 80 years The Astor has has survived a World War, the advent of video, DVD, movies on demand and the multiplex. But, as told by the owners, they now need protection from a much closer enemy.   "The neighbouring St Michael’s Grammar School was portrayed as a white knight when it... Read More
Astor Theatre Unveils New Calendar
0 Comments. 1,165 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 8:40am.
The Astor Theatre have just announced their new season calendar and we can't be more excited.  On the tip of the Astor iceberg, Jim Henson's beloved classic, Labyrinth, will be screened for Australian audiences in a theatrical quality presentation. They've got everything. From Princess Bride and Dirty Dancing to the original Fright Night to an Orson Welles... Read More
David Lynch's Eraserhead Returns To The Big Screen
0 Comments. 2,692 Views. Posted 14 Apr 2011 @ 12:03pm.
Returning to the big screen this April is David Lynch's debut cinematic nightmare Eraserhead. Proudly presented by The Astor Theatre and fully restored this is one of the biggest cinematic events of 2011. When you hear the name David Lynch you instantly think Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, or Mulholland Drive. However, back in 1976, Eraserhead was the film that started it all. This month thanks to... Read More
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