Travel back in time and experience movies rarely revisited on the big screen! Cinema Nova has invited film critic and author Lee Gambin to present a fresh take on retrospective programming, entitled ‘Retroselective’, to Melbourne audiences commencing this October.
‘Retroselective’ will showcase cinema through a varied lens, delivering classic and cult films and acting as an enlightening and fun “film school” for curious moviegoers and esteemed cinephiles alike! These carefully crafted screenings will feature exclusive showreels, talks and more.
“I can’t wait to share these excellent films of varied genres and time periods for audiences to see up on the big screen at the Nova. Also, I’m excited to bring a bunch of extras that I am super proud to curate such as pre-show reels and lectures that will make the retro-screening experience all the richer!” – Lee Gambin
The curated Friday night line-ups will be tailored thematically each month, beginning with ‘Identity Horror October’, just in time for Halloween. It will explore personality disorders, transformations, and a crisis of the self, highlighting three very different takes on the “not feeling quite yourself” horror genre niche.
WOLF (1994) – Friday October 7
Director Mike Nichols delivers a sharp and biting take on modern-day lycanthropy. Featuring an introductory talk on the themes and production history on the film by Lee Gambin prior to the feature, this is a rare opportunity to see WOLF on the cinema screen.
THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN (1957) – Friday October 14
A businessman faces the horrific reality of shrinking into non-existence in this classic from legendary director Jack Arnold (Creature From The Black Lagoon) and screenwriter Richard Matheson (The Omega Man). Featuring a themed showreel celebrating Jack Arnold and science fiction and horror films about size issues screening prior to the feature.
3 WOMEN (1977) – Friday October 21
Shelley Duvall and Sissy Spacek star in director Robert Altman’s psychological horror film that presents existential turmoil at full throttle. Featuring a pre-feature talk on Altman’s female-centric horror films by writer Emma Westwood.
