See Cinema’s Best In Your Backyard

Classic favorites, ’80s flicks, international films, blockbusters and best picture nominees—you can see them all on the big screen here in Bergen.
Cheryl De Leon,
1 Cinemas Best

How about those Oscar noms, huh? We love the spectacle of the Academy Awards, and we eagerly await the debates, predictions and red carpet looks every year (though we’ll keep our frontrunners a secret for now).

It’ll be a few weeks until the winners are announced, and that gives you plenty of time to watch or rewatch this year’s Best Picture honorees, many of which are now playing at Bergen County theaters:

Though no longer in theaters, other Best Picture nominees F1 and Sentimental Value can be watched through select streaming services.

If browsing through this list has you craving something special on the big screen, our county can more than accommodate. For special screenings and indie flicks, check out:

The Barrymore Film Center, Fort Lee. Part history museum and part cinema, you can count on Barrymore for big-screen presentations of classic films in addition to independent flicks, big-budget movies and great throwbacks for kids.

What’s coming up:

  • Jan. 24 & 25. Ice Age, 2002, dir. Carlos Saldanha & Chris Wedge.
  • Jan. 23 & 25. Choral, 2025, dir. Nicholas Hytner.
  • Jan. 25. The Magnificent Ambersons, 1942, dir. Orson Wells. This screening will include an introduction and Q&A with Barrymore’s director of film programing David Schwartz.
  • Jan. 27. Among Neighbors, 2024, dir. Yoav Potash.
  • Jan. 28 & 30. Bugonia, 2025, dir. Yorgos Lanthimos.
  • Jan. 29. Steal This Story, 2025, dir. Carl Deal and Tia Lessen. This screening will include a Q&A with journalist Amy Goodman and producer Karen Ranucci.

The Williams Center, Rutherford. The odd and eclectic of the present and past find a home on the screen here, including international titles with both critical renown and dedicated cult followings.

What’s coming up:

  • Jan. 23 & 26. The 400 Blows, 1959, dir. François Truffaut.
  • Jan. 23, 24, 25, 26. Signs of Life, 1968, dir. Werner Herzog.
  • Jan. 24, 28. The Princess Bride, 1987, dir. Rob Reiner.
  • Jan. 24. Following, 1999, dir. Christopher Nolan.
  • Jan. 24. Nowhere, 1997, dir. Gregg Araki.
  • Jan. 27 & 30. Murder à la Mod, 1968, dir. Brian De Palma.
  • Jan. 27 & 30. Eraserhead, 1977, dir. David Lynch.
  • Jan. 28. My Best Friend, 2001, dir. Yorgos Lanthimos & Lakis Lazopoulos.
  • Jan. 29. Angel’s Egg, 1985, dir. Mamoru Oshii.

Want to keep up on Bergen’s best happenings? Make sure you’re following us on Instagram, and tag us @bergenmagnj in your movie-worthy moments!

Categories: Bergen Health & Life