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Retrospectives

RETRO MONTHLY MOVIES
The Story Studio presents a curated selection of films from across the decades, with a focus on blockbuster anniversary screenings, milestone celebrations and newly restored films.

Our Retrospectives are about revisiting films on the big screen and creating a special occasion around them. From themed menus and party nights to guest speakers and DJs, our retrospectives are memorable experiences.

We present our Retrospectives at least once a month at Regent 3 Cinemas, Masterton, with more special screenings at other venues throughout the year, including our annual Halloween Film Night at Aratoi.

Explore the programme on our Currently Showing page.

Recent Retrospectives

  • Event poster for the Halloween Film Night celebrating the 90th anniversary of the film The Bride of Frankenstein, starring Karloff, scheduled for October 31, 2025, at Wesley Wing, Aratoi, Masterton. Features horror-themed fonts, images from the film, and details about the event.

    The Bride of Frankenstein 90th Anniversary Screening

  • Poster advertising a 50th anniversary screening of the movie Jaws. The poster features the title 'Jaws' in large red letters, with an illustration of a swimmer above the water and a giant shark beneath it, with its mouth wide open. The event is scheduled for Friday, December 12th, from 7:30 PM to 9:35 PM at Regent 3 Cinemas in Masterton. The poster also includes a QR code for booking and mentions movie ticket and meal deals.

    JAWS 50th Anniversary Screening

  • Poster for the 50th Anniversary Screening of the movie Jaws featuring a menu of seafood dishes, desserts, and drinks, with a note about ticket prices and event details. The poster has a pink background with a decorative rope border.

    JAWS Menu

  • TOP GUN 40th Anniversary Screening

  • A promotional poster for the 40th anniversary screening of the movie Top Gun, featuring a meal deal menu, movie ticket prices, and event details at Regent 3 Cinemas in Masterton, scheduled for Friday, May 15, from 7:30 PM to 9:20 PM.

    TOP GUN Menu

  • Poster announcing the 40th anniversary screening of the film 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' featuring a close-up image of a young man with dark hair, smiling, and resting his head on his hand. The event is on Friday, June 26th, 2026, with movie meals at Café Strada at 5:45 PM and movie screenings at Regent 3 Cinemas at 7:30 PM in Masterton, New Zealand. The poster includes a QR code to scan for booking tickets and deals.

    Ferris Bueller's Day Off 40th Anniversary Screening

  • Poster advertising the 40th anniversary screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off featuring a movie meal deal menu, main options including classic Chicago hot dog, Chicago club stack, Sloane's winter wellness bowl, street tacos, dessert options like lemon meringue pie, Chicago cheesecake, twist, and shout skillet cookie, with ticket prices and booking information, and a QR code.

    Ferris Bueller's Day Off Menu

  • Flyer for Matariki movie matinee and shared kai event on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Regent 3 Cinemas in Masterton, featuring a film about war stories and commemorating Dame Gaylene Preston.

    War Stories Our Mothers Never Told Us (1995)

  • STAND BY ME 40th Anniversary Screening

  • STAND BY ME Menu

  • Sam Neill Tribute Screenings

  • Purple Rain (1984) | A Celebration of Prince