Classic movies shown at Sterkinekor include “The Shawshank Redemption,'' “Forest Gump,'' “Pulp Fiction,'' and “Carrie.''
Australian hairstylist Tabitha Coffey once said: “Classics never come back. They're waiting for the perfect moment to take the spotlight from over-the-top, tired trends.”
When movie retailer StarKinecor announced its line-up of Throwback Cinema campaigns in October of that year, featuring the three highest-grossing films of 1994, her words couldn't have been better. It wasn't true.
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The classic movies mentioned above are: shawshank redemption, forest gump, pulp fiction and carry.
“We are thrilled to bring these three highest-grossing titles of October 1994 to our screens this October. Like all classic hits, these films deserve to be released on the big screen again. ,” said Lynn Wiley, chief marketing officer at StarKinecor.
The Shawshank Redemption, starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and released on October 4, is one of the movies that people often mention when they list their favorite movies of all time.
Tom Hanks masterpiece forest gump This work tells the story of a young man with a low IQ and the early years of his life, during which he was in the midst of important historical events.
Directed by the eccentric Quentin Tarantino, it was released on October 25, 1994. pulp fiction It remains one of Tarantino's best works. The film stars a young Samuel L. Jackson with Jheri curls, a youthful John Travolta, and Uma Thurman.
Unlike other movies released 30 years ago, this teen horror movie carry There have been remakes of the film, but nothing is more shocking than seeing Sissy Spacek fight back against the bullies on prom night, covered in blood.
These movies would make a great date night for people who were young when these movies were released and are now elderly.
The Throwback Cinema campaign is also a way for today's young generation to experience trending movies in theaters rather than on their home ETV.
“Reviving popular movie titles from bygone days has proven to be a great option for movie fans to watch again, and considering the ticket price for these nostalgic movie titles is R50 , what's not to like?'' asked Wiley.
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Old film titles will be screened at the following Star Kinekor venues: Sandton and Rosebank Nouveau in Johannesburg. Eileen and the Globe in Tshwane. Gateway of Umhlanga. Guevera's Bay West. George's Garden Route. Somerset in Somerset West. Blue Route, Cavendish, N1 City, V&A Waterfront, Tiger Valley in Cape Town.
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