7:30 PM, 9th May, 2025
Celebrate the unforgettable talent of the late, great actor Val Kilmer (1959–2025) with this 30th anniversary screening of Heat.
In director Michael Mann’s electrifying crime saga, Kilmer delivers a compelling performance as Chris Shiherlis, the fiercely loyal and enigmatic right-hand man to master thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro). It is one of many stellar performances in an all-too-short career for a performer who burst onto the scene with captivating intensity and undeniable charisma. From the cool confidence of Iceman in Top Gun to his electrifying portrayal of Jim Morrison in The Doors, Kilmer consistently delivered memorable and often transformative performances. Despite facing personal challenges in recent years, his legacy as a dynamic and compelling actor remains firmly cemented in cinematic history.
Witness the thrilling cat-and-mouse game between McCauley’s skilled crew and relentless LAPD detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) in one of the most celebrated crime films of all time. Heat is a masterclass in tension, featuring iconic performances, sharp dialogue, breathtaking action sequences and, notably, the first on-screen face-off between acting legends De Niro and Pacino. It’s a film that continues to captivate audiences 30 years on with its intensity and profound exploration of the lives on both sides of the law – making for a fitting commemoration of Kilmer's enduring legacy.