Bay College Film Series Returns After Two Year Hiatus

After a two-year hiatus, the Bay Film Series will again return to the Besse Theatre at Bay College. For over 25 years, the Bay Film Series has celebrated the art of film-making, showing the best in local, international, documentary, and independent cinema.

Continuing its long-standing tradition, The Race to the Oscars is on! “We are thrilled to be back,” says Film Series coordinator Nanci Love. “We show the ‘art house’ movies, ones that are well reviewed but don’t often make it to smaller cities.”

The Film Series begins on Thursday, March 24^th with Kenneth Branaugh’s BELFAST. Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, the film recounts Branaugh’s childhood growing up in Ireland during “The Troubles.”

This is followed on Thursday, April 7^th, by another Best Picture nominated film, LICORICE PIZZA.  Eight-time Oscar nominee Paul Thomas Anderson is also nominated for Best Director and Best Screenplay. Vanity Fair says, “Yet where the film really sings—and where I think you’ll find its true Oscar potential—is in how heartfelt it is. This is a very funny comedy that doubles as the sweetest movie he’s ever made.”

Lastly, on Thursday, May 12^th, Peter Dinklage’s CYRANO will be shown. This latest version of Edmund Rostand’s beloved 1897 play is a musical and a favorite of critics and film-goers alike.  National Public Radio says, “’Cyrano’ infuses an oft-told tale with disarming sincerity and operatic passion.”

All Film Series movies are shown in Bay College’s Besse Center Theater at 7 p.m. EST in Escanaba. Tickets for the $5/public and $2/Bay students. Tickets are available at the Box Office on Main Campus or can be purchased online. Visit www.baycollege.tix.edu or call 906-217-4045 to purchase tickets and for more information. Students: present your Bay ID at the box office to purchase tickets.

In compliance with CDC guidelines, Bay College is no longer requiring masks, but those planning to attend are encouraged to check the College’s website for current COVID-19 protocols.