'Heat' Screening

Few films have aged with the power, precision, and reverence of Michael Mann’s Heat, the definitive Los Angeles crime saga. Anchored by outstanding performances from Robert De Niro as master thief Neil McCauley and Al Pacino as relentless police lieutenant Vincent Hanna, Mann’s masterpiece presents a battle of wills that is as psychologically gripping as it is explosive. Supported by an exceptional ensemble that includes Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, Danny Trejo, Ashley Judd, and a young Natalie Portman, Heat elevates the heist genre to mythic heights, blending white-knuckle suspense with intimate character studies.

In every frame, Mann’s distinctive style, Elliot Goldenthal’s mesmerizing score, and Dante Spinotti’s stunning cinematography craft a version of LA that’s both dreamy and dark. A fast-paced action-thriller and a reflective exploration of loneliness, obsession, and fate, Heat remains one of the most praised and influential crime films ever made.

Tickets for the film are free for SCAD Card holders; $5 for students, military, and seniors; and $8 for the general public. For more information, email scadtheaters@scad.edu.