Movies projected on walls, neighbourhood enjoys classics while maintaining social distance; Twitter 'feels less alone'

Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, April 9

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A resident of Cork, Ireland is using a classic cinematic way to breed solidarity among his neighbourhood.

The resident—Scott Duggan—projected the Marilyn Manore comedy flick, ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ on a wall at the side of a house for the street to enjoy.

He also broadcasts the FM radio for people to listen together.

Several of Duggan’s neighbours appreciated the effort. The tweeted their support for the initiative.

“My neighbour @scottduggan had the most beautiful idea to project classic movies for our terrace, listening to the movie on an FM signal sitting in our own separate front gardens made us all feel a little less alone :) donations went to @AgeAction”, one tweet read.

My neighbour @scottduggan had the most beautiful idea to project classic movies for our terrace, listening to the movie on an FM signal sitting in our own separate front gardens made us all feel a little less alone :) donations went to @AgeAction pic.twitter.com/8lhEnYW21l

— Clare Keogh (@claremkeogh) April 8, 2020

“Lovely happenings on our street, kudos to Scott and hopeful the spirit of this is replicated elsewhere and continued whenever we get to where ever it is we are headed”, another said.

Lovely happenings on our street, kudos to Scott and hopeful the spirit of this is replicated elsewhere and continued whenever we get to where ever it is we are headed. 👍📻📽 https://t.co/cGZ6wIgfJY

— Barry Walsh (@bazzwalsh) April 8, 2020

“Very clever and could be replicated!”, said another.

Very clever and could be replicated! https://t.co/d9r3Eh3Wzh

— Donal Fallon (@fallon_donal) April 8, 2020

Meanwhile, Duggan’s neighbour who has lived on Windmill Rd, where the movie was projected, for 54 years spoke to Irish Examiner about her experience. Resident, Ann Lynch, said that this was the best community event she had ever seen.