Marcus Theatres® to Present the Best Picture Festival February 1 & 8 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

In anticipation of the 92^nd Academy Awards^®, Marcus Theatres^® is rolling out the red carpet for the year’s best films at its annual Best Picture Festival. The two-day event will give Cinephiles and casual moviegoers alike the opportunity to see all seven theatrical nominees for Best Picture, back-to-back over two Saturdays, February 1 (day one) and February 8 (day two). To round out their Oscar prep, attendees will also be able to enjoy nominated animated and live-action short films as part of the festival line-up.

Admission for each day is sold separately. A ticket to see all four movies on day one is $35, and a ticket to see all three movies on day two is $28. For more details, please visit: www.MarcusTheatres.com/BestPicture. 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE SPECIALS:

To fuel their moviegoing marathon, festival ticket holders will receive 20 percent off all concessions and food and beverage purchases. Additionally, BistroPlex^SM Southridge (Greendale, WI), Movie Tavern^® by Marcus at Brookfield Square (Brookfield, WI) and the Big Screen Bistro^℠ dine-in auditoriums at Majestic of Brookfield (WI), Majestic of Omaha (NE), Oakdale (MN), Palace (Sun Prairie, WI), St. Charles (MO) and Twin Creek (Bellevue, NE) Cinemas will feature a special food and beverage package for an increased ticket price. The package includes unlimited popcorn and soda; two meal vouchers for any appetizer, salad, sandwich, smash burger, pizza or dessert; and gratuity. (Note: Advance ticket purchase is required for offer eligibility. Valid for ticketholder on day of event only.

SCHEDULE:

Day One: Saturday, February 1

10:30 a.m. — Nominated Live-Action Short Films (Various ratings; 120 minutes)

1:05 p.m. — “Little Women” (PG; 135 minutes)

Jo March reflects back and forth on her life, telling the beloved story of the March sisters — four young women each determined to live life on her own terms.

3:55 p.m. — “1917” (R; 119 minutes)

Two young British soldiers during the First World War are given an impossible mission; deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap — including the brother of one of the soldiers.

6:35 p.m. — “Jojo Rabbit” (PG-13; 108 minutes)

Jojo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on.

9 p.m. — “Joker” (R; 122 minutes)

In Gotham City, mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. This path brings him face-to-face with his alter-ego: the Joker.

Day Two: Saturday, February 8

10:30 a.m. — Nominated Animated Short Films (Various ratings; 85 minutes)

12:30 p.m. — “Ford v Ferrari” (PG-13; 151 minutes)

American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.

3:40 p.m. — “Parasite” (R; 132 minutes)

All unemployed, Ki-taek and his family take a peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks, as they ingratiate themselves into their lives and get entangled in an unexpected incident.

6:35 p.m. — “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (R; 161 minutes)

A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.

LOCATIONS

The 2020 Best Picture Festival will be available at the following Marcus Theatres locations:

Illinois: Addison Cinema, Bloomington Cinema, Chicago Heights Cinema, Elgin Cinema, Gurnee Mills Cinema, O’Fallon Cinema and Orland Park Cinema

Iowa: Cedar Rapids Cinema, College Square Cinema (Cedar Falls) and Sycamore Cinema (Iowa City)

Minnesota: Duluth Cinema, Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema (Waite Park), Rochester Cinema and Southbridge Crossing Cinema (Shakopee)

Missouri: Arnold Cinema, Cape West Cinema (Cape Girardeau), Chesterfield Cinema, Des Peres Cinema, Ronnie’s Cinema (St. Louis) and St. Charles Cinema

Nebraska: Lincoln Grand Cinema, Majestic Cinema of Omaha, Twin Creek Cinema (Bellevue) and Village Pointe Cinema (Omaha)

North Dakota: West Acres Cinema (Fargo)

Ohio: Crosswoods Cinema (Columbus) and Pickerington Cinema

Wisconsin: Bay Park Cinema (Ashwaubenon), BistroPlex Southridge (Greendale), Cedar Creek Cinema (Rothschild), La Crosse Cinema, Majestic Cinema of Brookfield, Menomonee Falls Cinema, Movie Tavern at Brookfield Square (Brookfield), North Shore Cinema (Mequon), Oshkosh Cinema, Palace Cinema (Sun Prairie), Point Cinema (Madison), Renaissance Cinema (Sturtevant), Ridge Cinema (New Berlin), Sheboygan Cinema, South Shore Cinema (Oak Creek) and Valley Grand Cinema (Appleton)