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STRANGE DAYS
FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
Neo noir cyber thriller set at the precipice of the 21st century.
Seductive drag, film geekery and cult classics for an electric night out. Each event features a pre-screening live performance by drag artist Venus Mantrap in our beautiful art deco Arc Cinema. In the last two days of the 20th century, it’s possible to experience another person’s memories, emotions and sensations via SQUID technology. An LAPD officer (Ralph Fiennes) obsessed with his ex (Juliette Lewis) teams up with an ethical bodyguard (Angela Bassett) to uncover a conspiracy as the world approaches NYE 2000.
Contemplating systemic racism, police violence and sinister tech, Strange Days is strangely relevant today.
‘What's fascinating about "Strange Days" is both its sheer kinetic energy, the vitality of the actors and the density and detail of its crazy little world.’ – Chicago Tribune
1995 | M | DCP | USA | D: Kathryn Bigelow
Fri 23 Oct The Lair of the White Worm (1988) Book
Fri 13 Nov Death Becomes Her (1992) Book
Fri 11 Dec Showgirls (1995) Book
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YOUR HOST VENUS MANTRAP
Photo by: Cassie Abraham
Venus Mantrap is an androgynous construct whose roots are firmly planted in the world of drag. Exploring aspects of cabaret, performance art and comedy during live shows, Mantrap has produced The Bowie Ball and starred in two one-person-shows: Life, Love and Lip Syncing and Valley of the Molls.
Venus is regularly found at Smith's Alternative as the MC of Cabaret Voltaireand has been a featured artist at Glitterbox, LGBTIQ+ Elders Dance Club, Drag Cabaret and Finucane and Smith's touring show Dancehall. Follow them on Instagram at @the_venus_mantrap
Life • Love • Lip Syncing on Ngunawal | Ngambri country
Venus Mantrap @the_venus_mantrap
Host of FRIGHT NIGHT @nfsaonline
Emcee SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION @smithsalternative
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