The existence of the University of Queensland Student Union-owned Schonell cinema could be under threat from voluntary student unionism. Staff have started an "SOS" (Save Our Schonell) campaign aimed at getting more bums on seats, especially during the traditionally slow summer-holiday period. I did my bit tonight, catching the French film 36 Quai des Orfèvres and a tasty meal at the adjoining Pizza Caffe. The powerful drama stars Daniel Auteuil as an old-school cop and Gerard Depardieu as his morally challenged rival.
One for the diary: From April 6, the Schonell will be the venue for a live production of the musical Rent.