

Fri, 07 Mar
|Bellingen
Friday Night Movie - Reality Bites
A documentary filmmaker and her fellow Generation X graduates face life after college, looking for work and love in Houston. Curry and other delights available from 6pm.
Time & Location
07 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bellingen, 87 Hyde St, Bellingen NSW 2454, Australia
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About the event
Reality Bites is a 1994 romantic comedy-drama that explores the lives of a group of Generation X friends navigating the complexities of adulthood after graduating from college. The film centers on Lelaina Pierce, an aspiring documentarian played by Winona Ryder, who is struggling to find her place in a world that seems indifferent to her dreams.
Lelaina's life becomes further complicated when she finds herself torn between two very different men: the charming and carefree Troy Dyer, portrayed by Ethan Hawke, and the stable yet corporate-minded Michael Grates, played by Ben Stiller. As she documents her friends' lives, Lelaina grapples with issues of love, friendship, and the harsh realities of life in the 1990s.
The film captures the essence of a generation grappling with uncertainty and the pressures of adulthood, all while showcasing the importance of authenticity and self-discovery. Through its blend of humor and poignant moments, Reality Bites remains…