The Courier Mail
5 September 2023
Brayden Heslehurst
Inside Woolloongabba’s hottest new cinema Angelika Film Centre
One of the crowning features of a $700m residential and retail precinct in Brisbane’s inner-south has launched – a New York-inspired film centre to be run by one of the country’s fastest-growing cinema chains.
Reading International recently swung the doors open on the city’s newest cinema, Angelika Film Centre, at Woolloongabba’s South City Square.
The venue is Reading’s first Angelika Film Centre outside the United States.
The original cinema in New York’s Soho neighbourhood opened in 1989 and since then has become known for showcasing the best in independent, foreign and
specialty films.
Featuring eight state-of-the-art cinemas, including three luxurious Soho Lounge cinemas, Angelika is the latest addition to South City Square from developers
Pellicano and Perri Projects.
Inside the new Angelika Film Centre at Woolloongabba’s South City Square precinct. Picture: JARED VETHAAK
Inside the new Angelika Film Centre at Woolloongabba’s South City Square precinct. Picture: Darren Henderson
“South City Square’s intrinsic focus on delivering entertainment and hospitality has culminated in a popular precinct that consistently draws local, domestic and international crowds,” Pellicano managing director Nando Pellicano said.
Inside the new Angelika Film Centre at Woolloongabba’s South City Square precinct. Picture: Darren Henderson
“The addition of Angelika Film Centre to the South City Square precinct adds another drawcard for existing residents, as well as for domestic and international tourists.
“Our aim is to create a lifestyle-focused precinct that appeals to a diverse audience.
“The opening of the Angelika Film Centre will be a further boost to the already bustling entertainment scene of Woolloongabba.
“We are looking forward to watching the area continue to evolve as we approach the 2032 Olympics.”
Angelika’s SoHo Lounge would offer pur e luxury with reclining seating and table service right to your seat.
SoHo Lounge Bar also offered a curated selection of premium wines, signature cocktails and a range of spirits.
Reading lnternational’s Australia and New Zealand managing director, Mark Douglas, said the company was pleased to have joined an “impressive and elegant” complex such as South City Square.
Since opening the precinct has added several restaurants, wine and cocktail bars as well as a Woolworths grocery store.