Past Lives

The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is showing more Oscar-nominated films throughout February. Starting February 2, a new group of critically acclaimed films will be at The JPT. 

“The JPT strives to bring the best films to Newport while also providing our guests with an unforgettable experience. Poor Things, Past Lives, and Anatomy of Fall are films that are captivating from the very start. With the Oscars just around the corner, The JPT is excited to give our guests the opportunity to watch this year’s best films the way they’re meant to be seen: with an audience in our world-class cinema!” said Alex Whitney, General Manager at The JPT. 

Poor Things (February 2-11) – Nominated for 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director and two-time Golden Globe winner (Best Picture- Musical or Comedy and Best Actress), Poor Things is the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. More information on Poor Things and tickets here.

Past Lives (February 2-4) – Nominated for 2 Oscars, Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, and 5 Golden Globe Awards, Past Lives tells the story of Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life in this heartrending modern romance. Click here for more information on Past Lives and tickets.

Anatomy of Fall (February 6-7) – Nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Original Screenplay, Anatomy of Fall shares the story of Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their eleven-year-old son’s life in a remote town in the French Alps when Samuel is suddenly found dead. Samuel’s suspicious death is presumed murder, and Sandra becomes the main suspect. What follows is not just an investigation into the circumstances of Samuel’s death but an unsettling psychological journey into the depths of Sandra and Samuel’s conflicted relationship. Click here for more information on Anatomy of Fall and tickets.

The Oscar-nominated screenings continue, with The JPT bringing Barbie back on February 8 for one night only. The “Barbie Pink Party” at The JPT will also include three signature pink cocktails. 

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...

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