MARCUS THEATRES® SHOWCASES BEST PICTURE NOMINEES ON THE BIG SCREEN

Marcus Theatres® is rolling out the red carpet for movie lovers to experience this year’s Best Picture nominees – as well as the nominated short films – on the big screen with the Best Picture showcase, passport, and marathon. Moviegoers can choose to see the films they missed, rewatch favorites, or enjoy a full day of big-screen action, all while saving on admissions and getting the best award-season deals at Marcus Theatres.

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE

The Best Picture Showcase comprises nine Best Picture nominees plus the nominated animated and live-action shorts for the 96th Annual Academy Awards, and will be screened at over 50 Marcus Theatres and Movie Taverns from Feb. 23 through March 10. This gives movie lovers the chance to see the contenders before the Academy Award winners are announced on March 10. For tickets, locations, and prices, please visit www.MarcusTheatres.com/BestPicture.

BEST PICTURE PASSPORTS

Moviegoers with several movies to watch (or rewatch) will want to consider one of the two Marcus Best Picture Passports, featuring discounted admission and food and beverage specials. The passport uses the latest technology to accommodate viewing preferences and hectic schedules, with the moviegoer choosing the specific theatre, date, and showtime versus buying tickets individually for each movie. All passport holders will receive 20% off food and beverage purchases during the Best Picture Showcase film series and have the choice of purchasing a Pick 4 Passport or Full Passport for a major savings compared with buying tickets individually. With the Pick 4, the passport holder gets an electronic ticket to his or her choice of four movies nominated for Best Picture for only $28 while the Full Passport entitles the holder to see nine movies, plus both blocks of nominated shorts, for only $70. To purchase one of the Best Picture passports, visit marcustheatres.com/BestPicturePassport.

BEST PICTURE FESTIVAL MARATHONS

For movie buffs looking to indulge in full days of big-screen bliss, Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern will host our entire lineup of Best Picture-nominated movies plus the animated shorts showing back-to-back over two Saturdays (March 2 and March 9) at select locations. Festival attendees will also be able to snap pictures at Hollywood-themed photo spots, take part in movie-themed activities, and more. Admission for each day is sold separately, with five movies playing each day for $35. Moviegoers will want to reserve their spot today at www.MarcusTheatres.com/BestPicture

BEST PICTURE VIEWING PARTIES
Hollywood fans know that just like going to the movies, watching the Academy Awards is better with a crowd. Join us on Sunday, March 10, at Marcus Theatres where we’ll be broadcasting all the glitz and glamor of Hollywood’s biggest night at six locations: The Wall at Gurnee Mills Cinema (Gurnee, IL) and the Take Five Lounges at Majestic of Brookfield (Waukesha, WI), Oakdale (Oakdale, MN), Palace (Madison, WI), Ronnie’s (St. Louis, MO), and Twin Creek (Bellevue, NE) cinemas. Admission is free, and there will be movie-themed celebratory activities and photo spots with food and drink specials throughout the broadcast.

BEST PICTURE LINEUP:  
American Fiction (R) –A novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from “Black” entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.

Anatomy of a Fall (R)– A woman is suspected of her husband’s murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the main witness.

Barbie (PG-13) – Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
The Holdovers (R) – A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go.

Killers of the Flower Moon 
(R) 
– When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one – until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.

Oppenheimer (R) – The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

Past Lives (PG-13) – Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.

Poor Things (R) – The incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter; a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter.

The Zone of Interest (PG-13) – The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

Nominated Live Action Short Films  (Various Ratings) – The After – Misan Harriman and Nicky Bentham | Invincible – Vincent René-Lortie and Samuel Caron | Knight of Fortune – Lasse Lyskjær Noer and Christian Norlyk | Red, White and Blue – Nazrin Choudhury and Sara McFarlane | The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar – Wes Anderson and Steven Rales

Nominated Animated Short Films  (Various Ratings) – Letter to a Pig – Tal Kantour and Amit R. Gicelter | Ninety-Five Senses – Jerusha Hess and Jared Hess | Our Uniform – Yegane Moghaddam | Pachyderme – Stéphanie Clément and Marc Ruis | War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko – Dave Mullins and Brad Booker

Visit marcustheatres.com/bestpicture to prepare for and celebrate the 2024 awards season.

The St. Louis Dad Family Halloween HorrorFest 2023

Every year my wife and I devote October to watching as many horror films as we can. 2023 is no different, except this year we are including the kids. Last week I went through and meticulously curated a months worth of movies for us to watch. Some are probably not appropriate for the kids but that’s why they invented the fast forward button.

Check out our calendar of movies for the entire month of October and feel free to join in our fun! Also, a fun reminder that on my 2023 Media Log you can see what I have been watching all year long!

Disk Spinner Craft Inspired by Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania!

In celebration of the release of Home Entertainment Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, we’re excited to share this craft inspired by the genius who created them, Dr. Hank Pym! 

Ready to shrink and grow like Ant-Man and the Wasp? Check out this fun craft for a Disc Spinner inspired by Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, available now on Digital, 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, and DVD! Click the link to join the fun: https://bit.ly/AMWQDiscSpinnerCraft

It’s time to size up your collection! Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is available to buy only at Digital retailers on April 18 and arriving on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on May 16.

(And the movie just got even BIGGER! Over 2 hours of bonus content!)

BURBANK, CA (April 6, 2023) – Look out for the little guy! Ant-Man is back with the whole family, in their biggest adventure yet! Join Scott, Hope, Hank, Janet and Cassie as they take audiences deeper than ever before into the Quantum Realm – and face off against the all-powerful Kang the Conqueror.

Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania arrives on Digital April 18 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD May 16. Fans can add the film to their collection and access exclusive bonus content including deleted scenes, a gag reel and audio commentary by director Peyton Reed and writer Jeff Loveness. 

Film Synopsis
Super Heroes Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and The Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), and Scott’s daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible. Directed by Peyton Reed and produced by Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania also stars Jonathan Majors as Kang, David Dastmalchian as Veb, Katy O’Brian as Jentorra, William Jackson Harper as Quaz and Bill Murray as Lord Krylar. 

Bonus Features*
Gag Reel

  • Take a look at some of the fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Audio Commentary

  • Watch the film with audio commentary by director Peyton Reed and writer Jeff Loveness.

Featurettes

  • All in the Family – Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Michelle Pfeiffer discuss the complex layers and secrets – yet incredibly strong bond of this heroic family.
  • Formidable Foes – Discover how Jonathan Majors, Bill Murray and Corey Stoll bring gravitas to the villains of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.  Learn more about how Kang brings a Thanos-level threat to this adventure and the larger MCU.

Deleted Scenes 

  • Drink The Ooze – Upon entering the Quantum Realm, Scott Lang nervously drinks the ooze.
  • I Have Holes – Veb expresses great excitement when he discovers he finally has holes.


*Bonus features vary by product and retailer

MARCUS THEATRES® FEATURES BLOCKBUSTER AND FAMILY FILMS
FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

From September 15 through October 15, it’s Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have inspired others to achieve success. As part of its commitment to celebrating diversity, Marcus Theatres announces it will feature blockbuster and family films in Spanish or in English with Spanish subtitles for Hispanic Heritage Month. The movies will run from September 16 to October 13 with a $5 per person admission.

The lineup for Hispanic Heritage Month offers the community the opportunity to see the most popular movies of the past year on the big screen in Spanish or with Spanish subtitles during September and October at 12 Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations. The month-long celebration includes the return of CineLatino, the five-day film festival featuring Hispanic-directed, written, and focused films. CineLatino will kick-off with a premiere event at the Marcus Majestic Cinema (Brookfield, WI) on October 5. Featured festival films will play through October 9 at select locations and special events will take place at Marcus South Shore Cinema (Oak Creek, WI).

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH FILMS/SCHEDULE:

September 16 – 22: “Jurassic World: Dominion” – Rated PG-13

Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, dinosaurs now live–and hunt–alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures in a new Era.

September 23 – 29: “Top Gun: Maverick” – Rated PG-13

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.

September 30 – October 6: “Minions: The Rise of Gru” – Rated PG

The untold story of one twelve-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain.

October 7 – 13: “Encanto” – Rated PG

A young Colombian girl has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers.