Melbourne Film Club

Zero Dark Thirty

February 17 · 10:00 AM
Palace Cinema Kino

"ZERO DARK THIRTY is a military term meaning half past midnight – the timing of the actual mission to locate and eliminate the world’s most dangerous man, Osama bin Laden. The term also refers to the secrecy that surrounded the decade long mission to track him down.

Deemed the greatest manhunt in history, ZERO DARK THIRTY chronicles the declassified true story of the relentless pursuit by an elite team of intelligence and military operatives, working in secret across the globe.

Director Kathryn Bigelow reteams with her writer/producer from The Hurt Locker to reveal the intricate details behind the gripping chase, culminating with the now infamous raid on May 2, 2011 that ended bin Laden’s reign of terror."

5 Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Actress in a Leading Role (Jessica Chastain), Film Editing, Sound Editing & Writing - Original Screenplay

* Let's meet near the ticket booth at 10.00 AM for the 10.20 AM (morning) session - look out for the Meet Up badge pinned to my bag. The film is 157 mins long so I'm sure we'll be keen for lunch for our post film discussion.

I've booked a table for us at Time Out Restaurant at Federation Square (http://www.timeoutmelbourne.com.au). Please bring CASH (a range of $5s, $10s and $20s) because they don't split bills.

As reservations have been made, please update your rsvp status by Friday 15-Feb if you don't intend to come. No shows are recorded, and it is unfair to the restaurant if less people show up than expected.

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Tess

I can't rate it, it just horrified me. Something about that movie epitomises why the world hates americans.

1 · February 18
- Mark
  
  Agreed. Nobody wakes up one day and just decides to be a terrorist.
  
  1 · February 18
Deirdre

Hi Karen,
Great to meet you and thanks for organising. I had a really lovely time and looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

D

1 · February 17
Jose Hernandez

Hi Karen,
Thanks for organising this movie for us, I quite enjoyed this film. I am sorry couldn't stay for lunch, coz I got another function, but won't miss the next after movie chat-lunch. Have a great week ahead :-)

Jose

1 · February 17
Karen

I had expected pro US propaganda and gory scenes, but the post 9/11 story was fair and respectful. It was a well executed film, I thought the first scene was well conceived, and the final scenes realistic without the usual Hollywood dramatics.

Thank you for the members who turned up (only 1 no show), and I enjoyed our discussion at lunch. Hope to see you next time :)

0 · February 17
johanna jinnette

Thanks Karen for my first movie with meetup, friendly group, the two and half hours went very quickly. apologies for not being able to make lunch.

1 · February 17
Ross

I neglected to say thanks Karen for organising and keeping us together, great job. Thanks sll for the fun!

0 · February 17
Tess

Running horribly late Karen, so I'm going to change my rsvp to no just in case I'm too late to catch the movie.

0 · February 17
- Karen
  
  Hope you can make it Tess, with previews it probably won't start until 10.30.
  
  0 · February 17
Julie

Sorry, I won't make it. Feeling unwell. Julie

0 · February 17
- Karen
  
  Hope you feel better soon Julie, see you next time,
  
  0 · February 17
Julie

Hi Karen, Thank you. I'd like to come to lunch after the film as well.....hope my RSVP isn't too late. Julie

0 · February 16
Deirdre

Hi Karen, sorry newbie here do we just get tickets when we get there?

0 · February 14
- Karen
  
  Hi Deirdre, welcome to the group! We buy tickets on the day or you can buy them online if you wish. Since we are early birds, seats are never sold out on a Sunday morning. We might not all be able to sit together and we usually end up in clusters. Looking forward to meeting you.
  
  0 · February 15
- Deirdre
  
  Thanks Karen, looking forward to meeting you in Sunday! D
  
  0 · February 15
Pankaj Solanki

Hi Karen
Sorry I have an online meeting with someone at 10:00 am on Sunday. Can't make it. May be next time.
Pankaj

0 · February 15
- Karen
  
  Hi Pankaj, thank you for letting me know. Hope to see you next time.
  
  0 · February 15
Deb

Sorry I can't make it. Hope to be back for the following week, enjoy!

0 · February 14
catherine

Movie and lunch I have buy one get one free movie ticket if anyone want to share pls let me know

0 · February 13
Karen

Hi All

Many thanks for your interest in watching Zero Dark Thirty on Sunday morning - please be at the cinema at 10.00 AM for the 10.20 AM session.

If you are planning a late Saturday night and/or you're not a morning person, please update your RSVP to "no" so the group does not wait for you. No shows are recorded.

I've booked a table for us at Time Out Restaurant at Federation Square. Check out the menu at the website: http://www.timeoutmelbourne.com....

Please bring CASH so a range of $5s, $10s and $20s would be helpful because they DON'T SPLIT BILLS. This means that you will not be able to pay for your portion with your credit/debit card.

As reservations have been made, please update your rsvp status by Friday 15-Feb if you don't intend to come. It is unfair to the restaurant if less people show up than expected.

If you only wish to watch the film and not join us for lunch, please let me know.

Looking forward to seeing you all :)

0 · February 13