It is the latest Mary Poppins film, Mary Poppins Returns (G).
Now an adult with three children in 1930s depression-era London, bank teller Michael Banks learns that his house will be repossessed in five days unless he can pay back a loan.
Just when all seems lost, he receives a surprise visit from his beloved childhood nanny Mary Poppins who saves the day by taking the family on a magical adventure.
It’s a joyous, uplifting film that soars under the London sky and inspires a whole new generation to the Mary Poppins magic.
Mary Poppins Returns (G), will screen in an afternoon matinee on Sunday, March 24, at 1.30pm. Tickets are $10 and include afternoon tea following the film.
The second film, Saving Mr Banks (PG) in the double feature on Saturday and Sunday night stars Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks and Colin Farrell.
This is the delightful story of how Walt Disney, spurred on by a promise he made to his daughters, embarks on a quest to obtain the movie rights to Mary Poppins.
The author, P.L. Travers has no intention of letting her beloved characters become part of the Hollywood scene — until the books stop selling and she needs the money.
This intense and moving film was partly filmed in Australia as P. L. Travers remembers her childhood in Queensland.
The double feature will screen on Saturday, March 23, at 7pm and on Sunday, March 24, at 6pm.
Book now for the great value, Food and film night
Friday Food and Film Night on March 29.
Tickets are $30 per head (no concessions), which includes a gourmet two-course meal and the movie, VICE (M).
The wine bar will be available with a choice of local wines.
Doors open 6pm, serving from 6.30pm and screening of the film at 8pm.
The catering is by the Swanpool Catering Team.
Phone 0498007988 for reservations by Sunday, March 24.
VICE (M), explores the epic story about how Dick Cheney, a bureaucratic Washington insider who worked in the Nixon White House, quietly became one of the most powerful men in the world while vice-president to George W. Bush.
He reshaped the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today.
Coming soon
There will be a double bill screening of VICE (M) and the Academy award winner for Best Film, Green Book (M) on March 30 and 31.
Tony Lip, a bouncer from an Italian–American neighbourhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive world-class black pianist Dr Daon Shirley on a concert tour to the Deep South.
They must rely on the ‘‘Green Book’’ to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans.
Green Book has won a host of other awards including the Oscar for the Best supporting actor and Best screenplay as well as Golden Globe and BAFTA awards in similar categories.
The compelling Green Book (M), will screen in an afternoon matinee on Sunday, March 31, at 1.30pm. Tickets are $10 and include afternoon tea following the film.
The candy bar always opens half an hour before screening, so patrons can purchase freshly ground coffee, homemade biscuits, sweets and choc-top ice-creams. Pastries can be ordered for a light meal at interval.
●For more information, go to www.swanpoolcinema.com.au or phone the cinema on (03)57682415.