Director Spotlight at the NFSA: Paul Thomas Anderson
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pmDirector Spotlight at the NFSA: Paul Thomas Anderson
Overview
Celebrate the work of visionary filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson with a special double feature at the NFSA's Arc Cinema. From the quirky, heartfelt romance of Punch-Drunk Love to the sweeping ambition and ruthless power struggles of There Will Be Blood, this Director Spotlight showcases the extraordinary range of one of contemporary cinema's most influential auteurs.
Beginning at 6pm with Punch-Drunk Love (2002), starring Adam Sandler in a critically acclaimed dramatic role, and continuing at 8pm with the Oscar-winning epic There Will Be Blood (2007), this double feature explores themes of love, loneliness, ambition and obsession through two of Anderson's most celebrated films.
Whether you're a long-time admirer of Anderson's work or discovering his films for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to experience these modern classics on the big screen.
Double Feature Passes are available, with individual tickets also offered for single screenings.
Dates
6 Nov 2026Hot deals
Double Feature Pass
Book a Double Feature Pass below to see two movies
Price: $30
Adults
Available: 9 Sep – 6 Nov 2026
Terms and conditions
Offer only available for these screenings
Facilities
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Family Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Public Toilet
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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