Neon cinema – Film screening of Tron, 1982

Join us in celebrating the opening of Neon exhibition in slq Gallery with a curated selection of iconic cult neon centric films screening at State Library each month throughout the exhibition duration.

"Released in 1982, Tron was a groundbreaking film that pushed the possibility boundaries in the world of cinema. Directed by Steven Lisberger and produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the movie brought to life a world inside a computer, a concept that was nothing short of mind-blowing at the time.

The film starred Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn, a computer programmer who is transported into the digital realm, where he must battle the tyrannical MCP (Master Control Program) and its army of 'programs.' The visuals were ahead of their time, with stunning neon landscapes, wicked-fast light cycles, battle tanks that supremely amplified the Atari 2600 Tank-Battle experience, and frisbee-like discs that added a unique and immersive dimension to the film."

[Chris Severs, October 24, 2023]

Location: Auditorium 1, level 2, State Library of Queensland

Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential

Accessibility: This event is accessible, however please email [email protected] to reserve accessible seating or for any enquiries

Cinema screenings include:

3pm, Sun 8 Dec 2024 – Tron, 1982 (1hr 36mins)

3pm, Sun 19 Jan 2025 – Blade Runner, 1982 (1hr 57mins)

6pm, Thu 9 Feb 2025 – Dead End Drive-In, 1986 (1hr 32mins)

Host or Publisher State Library of Queensland