‘Wild ride’ cinematic rollercoaster in store at Eden Court as classic roster unveiled

MOVIE buff action fans are being invited to strap in for a three-month cinematic rollercoaster at the Highlands’ main arts venue.

Eden Court’s Wild Ride: The Evolution of Action showcases a line-up of iconic films spanning swashbuckling epics, adrenaline-fueled adventures and timeless martial arts classics.

Running from October to December, the curated selection brings together legendary films from Hollywood and beyond, promising an action-packed cinematic experience for fans of all ages.

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Beloved classics, daring heists, explosive chases, and a deep dive into action film history are on offer into the winter.

 Predator (1987) - Arnold Schwarzenegger faces off against an otherworldly hunter in the jungle in this iconic action thriller. (Friday, October 18)

 Hollywood Bulldogs (2021) - A documentary tribute to the fearless British stuntmen who powered some of Hollywood’s biggest action films. (Saturday, October 20)

 Destroy All Monsters (1968) - Kaiju lovers rejoice! Godzilla and his fellow monsters must save the world from extra-terrestrial invaders in this cult classic, introduced by kaiju cinema expert Steven Sloss. (Saturday, October 26)

 Neil Brand Presents his Silent Comedy Triple Bill - Renowned piano dynamo and silent film expert Neil Brand presents a live-scored presentation of cinema’s greatest daredevils, Chaplin, Keaton and Lloyd. (Sunday, October 27)

November features women of action, non-stop thrills and high-stakes drama.

 Yes, Madam! (1985) - Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock redefine action cinema with their gravity-defying stunts and martial arts prowess in this Hong Kong action classic. (Saturday, November 9)

 Run Lola Run! (1998) - A race against time pushes the boundaries of action and tension in this groundbreaking German film by Tom Tykwer. (Monday, November 11)

 Point Break (1991) - Surfers, robbers and undercover agents collide in Kathryn Bigelow’s genre-defining 90s cult classic, rarely seen on the big screen for many years and restored in 4K. (November 15 to 17)

 Speed (1994) - Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock must keep a bus moving above 50 mph in this pulse-pounding thriller that redefined 90s action films. (Saturday, November 16)

 Action Movie Pub Quiz - Show off your action movie knowledge at a fun, multimedia pub quiz event, with prizes for the best action buffs!

 The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) - Geena Davis stars as an amnesiac suburban mum with a deadly past in this explosive mix of espionage and action, written by Shane Black. (Saturday, November 30)

December offers legends of martial arts and classic western showdowns.

 Police Story (1985) - Jackie Chan’s blend of death-defying stunts and slapstick humour revolutionised martial arts cinema. (Saturday, December 7)

 Seven Samurai (1954) - Akira Kurosawa’s iconic epic about seven warriors who defend a village against bandits is widely regarded as one of the greatest action films ever made. (Saturday, December 14)

 Hard Target (1993) - Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in this action-packed thriller directed by action supremo John Woo. (Saturday, December 21)

 The Wild Bunch (1969) - Director Sam Peckinpah’s gritty western redefined the genre with its brutal, stylised violence and epic showdown. (Saturday, December 28)

 Mystery Action Movie - To round off the season, we’ll be showing a surprise action classic (Sunday, December 29).

Paul MacDonald-Taylor, Inverness Film Festival director and head of film + visual art at Eden Court, said: “The cinema is the best place to watch films. The cinema is the ONLY way to really see action films.

“You can watch action films at home, but you can’t really see them there. There’s a difference. Just because you’re watching action films doesn’t mean you’re seeing them. Come to Eden Court over October to December to see some real action, where it thrives, on the big screen!”

Wild Ride: The Evolution of Action begins on Sat 5 Oct and is on sale now: eden-court.co.uk/wild-ride

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