News and notes related from the local film scene:
Big Night at the Brooks: The Brooks Museum of Art screens the much-beloved 1996 film Big Night Thursday as part of a special event at the museum’s Brushmark Restaurant. The 1996 film about two brothers (Stanley Tucci and Tony Shalhoub) trying to save their family’s struggling Italian restaurant with one “big night” is arguably the gold standard of foodie cinema. It will screen in the restaurant with local chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams replicating the menu from the movie. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the screening starting at 7 p.m. Prices range from $8 to $18. For more information, go here.
Local Oscar-Watch Party: There are sure to be many Oscar-watching parties going on across the city Sunday night, but only one of them will be an official Academy Awards event. Minglewood Hall will host Memphis Oscar Night America party, one of 50 such events around the country, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis. The party starts at 6 p.m., Sunday, March 7th. Tickets are $100 and are now on sale online at www.rmhmemphis.org or by calling (901) 312-7479. The broadcast will be shown on large screens and attendees will receive the same official program given to those at the actual awards ceremony in Hollywood. Food will be provided by more than a dozen area restaurants and Stax greats the Bar-Kays will provide live entertainment.
