Showtimes
Saturday, February 22
3:00pm – Opening Reception
3:30pm – Program
5:00pm – Dessert Reception
6:00pm – Event Ends
TICKETING
$50 /Single Ticket
$175 /4-Ticket Bundle
Join us for an afternoon of cinematic celebration at Beyond the Red Carpet, featuring an exclusive pre-recorded interview with Oscar®-nominated Sing Sing director/co-writer Greg Kwedar. Dive into the glitz, glamour, and drama of the ACADEMY AWARDS® as we discuss this year’s nominees, predict the winners, and explore the art and artistry behind the films.
Hosted by Chicago Film Critics Association member Lee Shoquist, we’ll take a deep dive into the standout performances, behind-the-scenes politics, and groundbreaking storytelling that define the year in cinema. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite movie or just love the Awards season buzz, this event is your backstage pass to Hollywood’s biggest night!
Put your Oscars® knowledge to the test and win big! Enter our Guess the Winners contest for free—whoever gets the most predictions right takes home a prize basket featuring exclusive A24 merch. Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our raffle for a year’s worth of FACETS movie tickets!
Your ticket includes a pre-event reception with complimentary Prosecco and Popcorn, plus a post-event Dessert Bar Reception where you can meet fellow film lovers, enter a raffle to win film-lover themed prizes, and submit your ballot for the Guess the Winners contest. Each ticket purchase includes a $25 contribution to FACETS’ 50th Anniversary Fund.
Host: Lee Shoquist is a Chicago Film Critics Association member, editor of ChicagoFilm.com, and leads 15 film discussion groups in Chicago. Lee has spoken at a variety of venues, as well as theaters and community organizations. In his film discussions, Lee offers an in-depth look at a movie’s origins, themes, and production, as well as its broader cultural and historical context. Each awards season, he shares in-depth perspectives of the movie year’s themes and contenders, as well as predicted winners.
Special Guest: Greg Kwedar is a writer, director, and producer whose sophomore film Sing Sing, staring Coleman Domingo, has been nominated for three Oscars®. In a prerecorded interview with host Lee Soquist, Greg will discuss his real-life journey to the Academy Awards
