Beyond Fest hit overdrive Tuesday night with an electric anniversary screening of ’s iconic blockbuster followed by an epic 50-minute Q&A with the filmmaker and his stars and in a reunion 30 years in the making. It was clear long before showtime that the event — part of the American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre series — would be special. Reeves, Bullock and de Bont had never previously shared the same stage to discuss their work on the 1984 film, which became a surprise hit after it grossed north of $350 million worldwide on a $30 million budget.
It’s been more than a decade since Reeves and Bullock had a public outing together though they often have nice things to say about one another on or in . It was also a rare night out for Bullock who has kept a low profile since the release of in summer 2022 and the death of her partner Bryan Randall a year later, in August 2023. The only recent interview she’s done was a joint chat with Reeves for journalist Kris Tapley and his fan podcast, , to mark the milestone 30th anniversary.
Tapley, credited the driving force behind the Beyond Fest screening, helped kick off the event with a brief introduction. “I cannot wait for the energy in this room tonight,” Tapley teased after noting the size of the crowd. All 516 seats inside the Egyptian were occupied, much to the dismay of the dozens stuck outside in the overflow line, some of whom had been queued up in the Egyptian courtyard for hours hoping to snag a seat.
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