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The ultimate Best Picture binge-watch is back.

In the wake of Tuesday's Academy Award nominations, Marcus Theatres will again host a two-day marathon of the year's Best Picture nominees.

Among the participating Marcus locations in northeastern Wisconsin are Bay Park Cinema in Ashwaubenon, Valley Grand Cinema in Buchanan, Oshkosh Cinema and Sheboygan Cinema.

Here's the deal: Showings of the nine movies up for Best Picture are split over two Saturdays. The first is Feb. 24, with "The Post" at 11 a.m., "Lady Bird" at 1:25 p.m., "Phantom Thread" at 3:25 p.m., "Get Out" at 6:10 p.m. and "Call Me By Your Name" at 8:20 p.m.

The second day is March 3, with "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" at 11 a.m., "Darkest Hour" at 1:25 p.m., "Dunkirk" at 3:55 p.m. and "The Shape of Water" at 6:15 p.m.

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Tickets are sold separately for each day. Admission for Feb. 24 is $35 and for March 3 it's $28. No single-film tickets will be sold for these showings. 

Those who buy tickets at least a day in advance will get 20 percent off all food and beverage purchases. 

The theaters will offer a Big Screen Bistro deal, which includes unlimited popcorn and fountain beverages, lunch and dinner vouchers, 20 percent off additional food and beverage purchases and a lanyard. The Big Screen Bistro price is $65 (including admission) for Feb. 24 and $58 for March 3. 

For more on the Marcus Theatres Best Picture festival, visit marcustheatres.com.

The 90th annual Academy Awards air at 7 p.m. March 4 on ABC. 

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