Bay Area "Home Alone" fans are in for a holiday treat this season, with Macaulay Culkin set to host special screenings of the iconic film, right here on our home turf. Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the misadventures of Kevin McCallister, Culkin will appear at two screenings on Nov. 23 and 24, at the San Jose Civic and the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, respectively. In a cozy throwback to 1990, attendees will be graced with a live interview and audience Q&A with Culkin — the leading force behind "Home Alone's" enduring charm.
According to an article by the San Francisco Chronicle, the 1990 comedy directed by local filmmaker Chris Columbus has been one of the 25 films inducted into the 2023 Library of Congress National Film Registry, confirming its status as a cultural mainstay. Fans at the upcoming events can expect stories from the set, personal anecdotes, and discussions about the film's lasting impact, adding a rich layer of nostalgia to the holiday movie experience.
Tickets for these screenings are already up for grabs, and they come with a playful nod to the film — the presale code is decidedly "KEVIN". True devotees can opt for VIP packages, which include perks like prime seating, first dibs on autographed swag, and an exclusive post-show session with Culkin himself. This tour, dubbed "A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin", clearly knows its audience well, playing up the sentimentality that's helped the movie stay relevant across generations.
Further stirring up excitement, Culkin took to Instagram with his trademark blend of humor and warmth. His post cheerfully declares, "Yup. It’s that time. I’m doing a few dates at the end of the year. Come join me as I pull your kids on stage for terrible trivia questions and regale the rest of you with Joe Pesci stories." It's a fitting homage to the quirks of the past and a nod to the beloved holiday spirit that "Home Alone" embodies.
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