Kilcullen Cinema Week
A reminder that Kilcullen Bridge Cinema reopens its doors this evening, Wednesday 18th, with a season of exciting films, writes Teresa Nurse. A trio of films will relaunch the new improved cinema experience and showcase recent improvements made to sound and vision.
This evening's presentation is from acclaimed filmmaker Pat Collins, That They May Face the Rising Sun is based on John McGahern’s final novel. It is a beautifully bittersweet portrait of a particular time and place. Set in 1970s Ireland, it is a perfectly-observed slice of life, full of humour and warmth, while also tenderly reflecting on the people and traditions that Ireland has lost. Described by the Irish Times as “a profound experience", tickets are €7 and doors open at 7.30pm with refreshments served on opening night.
On Friday September 20th the iconic Talking Heads concert movie Stop Making Sense will screen at 9pm. Newly restored this year to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre in December of 1983 and features the most memorable Talking Heads songs. Supported by Kildare County Council, tickets to this film event are free and doors open at 8.30pm.
Finally, on Sunday September 22nd there is a family cinema screening. Matilda the Musical is the inspirational musical tale based on Roald Dahl’s book — the story of an extraordinary girl who discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others. It stars new Irish acting talent, Alisha Weir as Matilda, a little girl with big curiosity, a sharp mind and a vivid imagination. All tickets are €4 and doors open 1.30pm.
Cinema tickets are for sale in Woodbine Books and are available on Eventbrite.
Kilcullen Bridge Cinema is a project of Kilcullen Lions Club and is supported by Access Cinema.
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