The reel celluloid film experience is back in 2024 at Dendy Newtown with 35mm screenings on the big screen as part of our Celluloid Dreams program! For our first season of films, we’re taking trip back to a simpler time when the action was massive, the hair was unapologetically big, and celluloid was truly king.
That’s right, we’re celebrating the 1980s with six iconic films that are pure 80s gold!
We have sourced the original 35mm prints to present these films just as the directors’ intended them to be seen on glorious celluloid film.
Experience Schwarzenegger’s sci-fi cult classic PREDATOR and Tim Burton’s iconic comedy-horror classic BEETLEJUICE on the big screen. Unleash the power of immortality with HIGHLANDER, this classic will take you on a timeless journey of epic battles across centuries. Embark on a fairy tale adventure with the timeless classic THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Or enter the future with James Cameron’s sci-fi The Terminator
Nothing beats the true celluloid experience. Book for the entire 2024 season to secure your seats.
PREDATOR (1987) – Jan 23, 6:30pm
Get to the choppa! Immerse yourself in the suspense, explosive action, and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s legendary battles against the ultimate extraterrestrial foe. A sci-fi action classic that defined the genre in the 80s, this adrenaline-fueled ride has stood the test of time for a reason.
MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME (1985) – FEB 20, 6:30pm
Gear up for the post-apocalyptic epic starring Mel Gibson and the late great Tina Turner. Join Max in a desert wasteland where survival means everything. Dynamite action, unforgettable characters, and a quest for hope await in this thrilling final chapter to George Miller’s original Mad Max trilogy.
BEETLEJUICE (1988) – MAR 19, 6:30pm
It’s showtime! Say his name three times and step into the whimsical afterlife with Tim Burton’s iconic comedy- horror classic that always offers a ghostly good time. Join the mischievous ghost with the most for a wild adventure filled with humour, mischief, and, of course, the strange and unusual.
HIGHLANDER (1986) – APR 16, 6:30pm
There can be only one. Unleash the power of immortality the cult classic takes you on a timeless journey of epic battles across centuries. Christopher Lambert stars in this electrifying fantasy adventure featuring magic, mystery, and an unforgettable soundtrack. Experience the legend again on the big screen.
THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) – MAY 21, 6:30pm
Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die. Embark on a fairy tale adventure with the timeless classic that enchants with romance, comedy, and swashbuckling action.Join Buttercup and Westley in a tale of true love, daring escapes, and iconic characters in a film that delivers laughter and a happily ever after.
THE TERMINATOR (1984) – JUN 18, 6:30PM
Enter the future with James Cameron’s sci-fi masterpiece starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a relentless cyborg sent to alter fate. With pulse-pounding action, iconic catchphrases, and a gripping story of man versus machine, witness the birth of a cinematic legend in one of the most iconic films of the 80s.
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Courtesy of Dendy Newtown, Sydney Arts Guide has two double passes to give away to see the first film in the Celluloid Dreams Festival, PREDATOR which will screen on Jan 23, 6:30pm. Email editor.sydneyartsguide@gmail.com with PREDATOR PROMOTION in the subject heading. Winners will be advised by email.