Thu, 17 July
|Bellingen
Thursday Night Movie - There Will Be Blood
Widely touted as a masterpiece, this sparse and sprawling epic about the underhanded "heroes" of capitalism boasts incredible performances by leads Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano, and is director Paul Thomas Anderson's best work to date. Curry, Popcorn and soda bar open from 6pm.
Time & Location
17 July 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Bellingen, 87 Hyde St, Bellingen NSW 2454, Australia
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About the event
"There Will Be Blood" is a 2007 drama film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, loosely based on Upton Sinclair's novel "Oil!". The story follows Daniel Plainview, played by Daniel Day-Lewis, an ambitious and ruthless oilman in the early 20th century. The film begins with Plainview working as a silver miner, but he soon transitions into the oil business, driven by a relentless pursuit of wealth and power. He establishes a drilling company and seeks to acquire land for oil extraction, often using manipulative tactics to outmaneuver landowners and rivals. As Plainview's empire grows, he faces moral dilemmas and personal conflicts, particularly with a local preacher named Eli Sunday, portrayed by Paul Dano. Their relationship becomes increasingly antagonistic, reflecting the broader themes of ambition, greed, and the corrupting influence of power. The film explores the impact of industrialization on American society and the personal costs of Plainview's insatiable drive for success…