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MOVIES
G-FEST has a history of bringing to western G-fans films they otherwise wouldn’t have a chance to see on the big screen, including North American theatrical premieres of Gamera 3, Godzilla (‘54), Godzilla vs Destroyah, Son of Godzilla, Rebirth of Mothra 3, Godzilla vs Megaguirus, and many others.
Movies are shown at the Pickwick Theater, 5 South Prospect, Park Ridge, IL, 60068. Before the convention, on July 10th, there’s an afternoon double bill.
Tickets available online or in person Please visit https://www.pickwicktheatre.com/ for more details
THURSDAY FILM FESTIVAL
AFTERNOON DOUBLE FEATURE
Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)
(60th anniversary presentation)
Widely considered one of the greatest Godzilla movies, 1964’s “Mothra vs Godzilla” (released in the West as “Godzilla vs The Thing”) brings together two of Toho’s most popular kaiju in a series of exciting and well-staged battles. The film features strong performances by Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi and Hiroshi Koizumi, as well as the charming Emi and Yumi Ito (a.k.a. The Peanuts). The score by Akira Ifukube is superb, and Eiji Tsuburaya’s spfx are top-notch. A classic of the genre!
1PM July 11th 2024
Pickwick Theatre, 5 South Prospect, Park Ridge, IL
Tickets available online or in person
Please visit https://www.pickwicktheatre.com/ for more details
Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)
(60th anniversary presentation)
Widely considered one of the greatest Godzilla movies, 1964’s “Mothra vs Godzilla” (released in the West as “Godzilla vs The Thing”) brings together two of Toho’s most popular kaiju in a series of exciting and well-staged battles. The film features strong performances by Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi and Hiroshi Koizumi, as well as the charming Emi and Yumi Ito (a.k.a. The Peanuts). The score by Akira Ifukube is superb, and Eiji Tsuburaya’s spfx are top-notch. A classic of the genre!
3PM July 11th 2024
Pickwick Theatre, 5 South Prospect, Park Ridge, IL
Tickets available online or in person
Please visit https://www.pickwicktheatre.com/ for more details
EVENING DOUBLE FEATURE
Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)
(60th anniversary presentation)
Widely considered one of the greatest Godzilla movies, 1964’s “Mothra vs Godzilla” (released in the West as “Godzilla vs The Thing”) brings together two of Toho’s most popular kaiju in a series of exciting and well-staged battles. The film features strong performances by Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi and Hiroshi Koizumi, as well as the charming Emi and Yumi Ito (a.k.a. The Peanuts). The score by Akira Ifukube is superb, and Eiji Tsuburaya’s spfx are top-notch. A classic of the genre!
7PM July 11th 2024
Pickwick Theatre, 5 South Prospect, Park Ridge, IL
Tickets available online or in person
Please visit https://www.pickwicktheatre.com/ for more details
Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)
(60th anniversary presentation)
Widely considered one of the greatest Godzilla movies, 1964’s “Mothra vs Godzilla” (released in the West as “Godzilla vs The Thing”) brings together two of Toho’s most popular kaiju in a series of exciting and well-staged battles. The film features strong performances by Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi and Hiroshi Koizumi, as well as the charming Emi and Yumi Ito (a.k.a. The Peanuts). The score by Akira Ifukube is superb, and Eiji Tsuburaya’s spfx are top-notch. A classic of the genre!
9PM July 11th 2024
Pickwick Theatre, 5 South Prospect, Park Ridge, IL
Tickets available online or in person
Please visit https://www.pickwicktheatre.com/ for more details
FRIDAY FEATURE FILM
Godzilla Final Wars (2004)
(20th anniversary presentation)
A monster and action-filled frenzy, director Ryuhei Kitamura’s “GFW” pulled down the curtain on Godzilla’s Millennium Series of movies in 2004. Paying homage to half a century of Godzilla, the film showcases series stars Akira Takarada, Kumi Mizuno and Kenji Sahara, plus a baker’s dozen of Godzilla old foes and two new ones. Spfx director Eichi Asada gets full marks for his spfx that not only span the globe but the galaxy as well. Not seen on the Pickwick big screen for nearly 20 years!
10:30PM July 12th 2024
Pickwick Theatre, 5 South Prospect, Park Ridge, IL
Tickets available online or in person
Please visit https://www.pickwicktheatre.com/ for more details
SATURDAY FEATURE FILM
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (2024)
The latest from Legendary’s Monsterverse series was a huge hit with audiences, out-performing expectations and bringing new fans into the fold. An extravaganza of action and spfx, Godzilla and King Kong have become the most successful box office team since Abbott and Costello. GxK’s giant success has already jump-started plans for a follow-up. You’ve seen it with a general audience, now experience it on the Pickwick’s giant screen in a theater packed with G-fans!
10:30PM July 13th 2024
Pickwick Theatre, 5 South Prospect, Park Ridge, IL
Tickets available online or in person
Please visit https://www.pickwicktheatre.com/ for more details