Welcome to
Golden Age Cinema and Bar
Established MMXIII

Paramount House
80 Commonwealth Street
Surry Hills, Sydney

Golden Age Cinema and Bar

Jackass: Best and Last

We come not to bury Steve-O but to praise him- a bittersweet victory lap from the most venerable institution of early-00s gleeful nutshots

The Ice Tower

Winner of the Berlinale Silver Bear, a richly textured meditation on longing, isolation, and desire starring Academy Award-winner Marion Cotillard

Silent Friend

Sensuous and lyrical, Silent Friend rolls on through beautifully crafted portmanteau weaving narratives across a century

Sound of Falling

Winner of the Cannes Jury Prize, a lush, transportive period piece with an experimental edge set across four generations

Top 4: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Amélie, we’re looking back at the strange, beautiful works of French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

Two Seasons, Two Strangers

Exclusive to Golden Age in Sydney, Sho Miyake’s Golden Leopard winner features two serene chapters from the life and mind of a lonely screenwriter.

Peter Hujar’s Day

Rebecca Hall, Ben Whishaw and director Ira Sachs (Passages) reenact and reimagine a document of the 1970s New York art scene for the camera.

The Taste of Tea

Catch the Australian premiere of the new restoration of this a sweet, surreal gem of Japanese cinema.

Going Down

Returning to cinemas in a new 4K restoration, Haydn Keenan’s debut feature is an underseen landmark of Australian cinema.

Required Viewing

Must-see masterpieces and essential cinematic works from some of the greatest filmmakers of all time.

Mystery & Imagination

Tales of the uncanny and unspeakable inspired by Japanese author of the eldritch Edogawa Ranpo.

Cruise Control

Selected performances from Mr Movies himself.

L’âge d’Or

Celebrating much-loved winners of the prestigious Palme d'Or.

Spread the Love

Treat the discerning cinephile in your life with Golden Age gift vouchers, memberships and bundles.

Golden Age Book Store

From behind the scenes art collections to insightful film theories, our literary section has something for every kind of movie lover.

Live on the Golden Stage

From local hip hop to contemporary jazz and beyond, join us in the bar on Friday and Saturday nights for live music and guest DJs on the Golden Stage.

Program Highlights

Food + Drink

Join us in the bar.

We are very excited to welcome you to Golden Age Bar. Now open from Monday to Sunday every week, join us for a well-deserved drink and bite to eat!

Host an event to remember

Our space, all to yourself.

One of Sydney's most sublime spaces, Golden Age is available for private hire. Book the cinema, the bar or both. From special events to private screenings we love nothing more than bringing events to life in new, remarkable and fuss-free ways.

Gifts

Give a Golden gift.

Treat the discerning cinephile in your life with our selection of filmic gifts including: Golden Age Film Club Memberships, Gift Passes, our literary selection of film books and more.

Membership

Join the cult.

As a member you’ll receive benefits including a complimentary Gift Pass, ticket discounts for yourself and a guest, Golden Price Tuesday tickets, and best of all, you’ll never pay for popcorn again!

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