Rediscover the Magic of Cinema
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Rediscover the Magic of Cinema
The lights dim, the chatter fades, and the screen flickers to life. In that moment, you’re no longer in your seat—you’re transported to another world, caught up in the lives of characters who make you laugh, cry, and think. For generations, cinema has been a place where stories come alive, where communities gather, and where the magic of the movies brings us together.
In Hilltops, our local cinema is an art and cultural hub, a place where memories are made, and where the community connects in a shared experience. As we are still emerging from a time when gathering together was a challenge, there’s never been a more important moment to reclaim the joy of going to the movies together and at the same time strengthening the future of this important gem in our local region.
Southern Cross Cinema & Arts Complex is run by dedicated volunteers from Hilltops Arts Inc
This year marks 20 years of cinema in the historic Southern Cross Cinema & Arts Complex building. Stay tuned for more celebrations later in the year.
The excitement of a night at the cinema, the smell of freshly popped popcorn filling the air as you find your seat? It isn't just about the movie—it was about being part of something bigger. Families, friends, and even strangers coming together to experience a story unfold on the big screen. That feeling of collective anticipation, the shared gasps, and laughter, these are the moments that bring us together as a community.
For the local Hilltops community, returning to the cinema is about more than just entertainment. It’s about reconnecting with one another in a space that’s designed for shared experience. In a world increasingly dominated by solitary screen time, the cinema offers a rare opportunity to engage with our neighbours, to feel part of a collective narrative. It’s a chance to support local businesses, ensuring that our local cinema thrives as a cornerstone of the community.
The stories we watch on the big screen have the power to inspire us, to challenge our perspectives, and to ignite conversations that continue long after the credits roll. Whether it’s a blockbuster hit, an local gem, or a family-friendly flick, the cinema experience is a reminder of the shared human experience — a web of emotions that connects us all.
As we look forward to the future, let’s make a collective effort to bring back the tradition of going to the movies. Let’s gather our friends and family, support our local cinema, and rediscover the joy of watching a film as it was meant to be seen — on the big screen, surrounded by the warmth of our community. In Hilltops, the magic of the movies is waiting for us at our very Southern Cross Cinema and Arts Complex. Let’s not let a good thing fade.
 