What would it feel like to spend an evening in old Hollywood?
This April, Capitol Theatre brings that feeling back with the latest edition of Classics at Capitol, transforming a movie night in Singapore into something a little closer to the golden age of Hollywood.
Currently showing is North by Northwest (1959), Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. Starring Cary Grant at his smooth and debonair best, the film follows an innocent man caught in a dangerous cross country chase filled with espionage, mistaken identity and Hitchcock’s signature suspense.
It is the kind of film that deserves more than a casual watch at home. Seen inside the grand setting of Capitol Theatre, North by Northwest feels exactly like the sort of glamorous big screen event that defined moviegoing in decades past.
What’s Screening at Capitol Theatre
| Movie | Date | Time | Venue | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North by Northwest (1959) | 8 April | 7.30pm | Capitol Theatre | Regular screening |
| North by Northwest (1959) | 22 April | 7.30pm | Capitol Theatre | Regular screening |
| North by Northwest (1959) | 26 April | 5pm | Capitol Theatre | Includes post screening discussion |
| North by Northwest (1959) | 28 April | 7.30pm | Capitol Theatre | Includes special introduction before screening |
| The Wizard of Oz (1939) | May | To be announced | Capitol Theatre | Season Two |
| The Apartment (1960) | July | To be announced | Capitol Theatre | Season Two |
For Those Who Want More In Depth
Two of the North by Northwest screenings come with special speaker sessions for those who want to go deeper into the film.
After the 26 April screening, there will be a moderated discussion on the impact and influence of Alfred Hitchcock featuring Professor Adam Knee, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Media and Creative Industries at LASALLE College of the Arts, Dr Timothy R White, Professor Emeritus of Film Studies at Missouri State University, and award winning filmmaker, playwright and author Ken Kwek.
Before the 28 April screening, Khoo Sim Eng, Head of Programme for Film Studies at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, will deliver a special introduction to provide context and background to the film.
A Date Night Just Like the Old Days
This is not just about watching a film. It is about making a full evening out of it.
With your Capitol Theatre ticket, you can also unlock a series of dining perks around Capitol Singapore that turn your movie night into something a little more special. Think dinner before the show, drinks after, and conversations that carry on long after the credits roll.
- 20% off your total bill at Capitol Bistro. Bar. Patisserie
- All day Happy Hour and 15% off at The Masses
- Japanese oysters from S$3 and drink specials at Ka EN Grill & Sushi Bar, plus 15% off the a la carte menu at Nalan
In many ways, this is exactly how our grandparents used to date in their time.
