Danish Girl director Tom Hooper says Eddie Redmayne was anxious about Lili role

On TOM HOOPER: "He is an actor's director, someone who elicits great performances by meticulously rehearsing his cast as if preparing them for an opening night in a theatre." - The director of The Damned United, The King's Speech & Les Miserables, in a career that only spans 4 features, has cemented his reputation as an outstanding conductor of actors with the Oscar nominated THE DANISH GIRL. Now showing.

It's discount day! See THE BIG SHORT, CAROL, HATEFUL EIGHT, THE REVENANT, THE DANISH GIRL, THE BELIER FAMILY and more from only $7 before 4pm, $9 after! Don't forget that you can book online and skip the box office.

PGA Awards: 'The Big Short' Wins Top Film Prize; 'Game Of Thrones' Takes Drama; 'Transparent'...

Which film just came from begin to win the top prize at the Producers Guild Awards? Clue: It's this weekend's #1 film at Nova. Nova audiences truly do know best...

Cinema Nova - Melbourne's home of quality arthouse and contemporary cinema

Fair warning: Monday is discount day and tickets are only $7 before 4pm. The good news is you can book now, skip the box office queue and catch no fewer than 13 Oscar nominees! http://www.cinemanova.com.au/session_times_today.php

In ‘The Big Short,’ Adam McKay Uses Absurdity as His Guide

“Adam’s sense of outrage is infectious, but his anger doesn’t preclude his ability to be funny about it” - Adam McKay's THE BIG SHORT is the season's angriest comedy. Come for the wall-to-wall stars, stay for the lesson in Wall Street economics. Out now.

Carol sweeps gay and lesbian critics' awards after Oscars snub

While we're dubious about the rationale behind the winner of 'Campy Flick of the Year' we know Nova audiences are on-side with the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association's choice for Best Film, Best Actress and Best Director...

Timeline Photos

Hmm, what to do this weekend - how about lunch and a film? Our new lunch special is a lovely trout, potato and dill tart with a goats’ cheese and tomato salad. $12, available every day for lunch at Cinema Nova Bar & Kitchen (we can vouch for its deliciousness...had to test it for the photoshoot!).

Roadshow Films

Winner of the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, and from director Lenny Abrahamson (Frank) as adapted from Emma Donoghue's acclaimed novel, ROOM is the extraordinary story of Jack, a spirited 5 year-old who is looked after by his loving and devoted Ma (Brie Larson). Like any good mother, Ma dedicates herself to keeping Jack happy and safe, nurturing him with warmth and love and doing typical things like playing games and telling stories. However, they are trapped in a windowless, 10-by-10-foot space, which Ma has euphemistically named "Room." As Jack's curiosity about their situation grows, and Ma's resilience reaches its breaking point, they enact a risky plan to escape, ultimately bringing them face-to-face with what may turn out to be the scariest thing yet: the real world. ROOM screens at Nova from January 28!

Brie Larson's 20-Year Climb to Overnight Stardom: I'm "Totally Out of My Comfort Zone"

Brie Larson has enjoyed a rapid rise to Oscar favourite - "Ever since her much buzzed-about performance in ROOM, the star has been caught up in an awards-season lovefest, spending the past eight weeks shuttling from interviews to film festivals to awards shows to the grueling jungle shoot for Kong: Skull Island". See the award-winning Brie in ROOM, screening this long weekend before opening on January 28!

Madman

Tickets on sale now for the English revoiced version, screening March 5 & 6. Original Japanese language version with English subtitles is exclusive to Nova from March 3! http://www.cinemanova.com.au/movies/10774.php

Looking for Grace actress Radha Mitchell on women in film and working with Woody Allen | The...

"It’s a somewhat unpredictable piece, shifting its story between several perspectives. Melbourne’s Radha Mitchell says she was attracted by this unpredictability." LOOKING FOR GRACE continues the current wave of local films on the cinema screen when advance screenings commence today.

www.transitionsfilmfestival.com

"The Transitions Film Festival is a visionary festival dedicated to showcasing inspirational documentaries about the social and technological innovations, revolutionary ideas and trail-blazing changemakers that are leading the way to a better world." Returns to Cinema Nova from February 18, full program now live! http://www.transitionsfilmfestival.com/