It’s FERRIS FRIDAY and tomorrow, June 11th marks the 30th Anniversary of the classic 1986 John Hughes comedy, “Ferris Beuller’s Day Off”

The SOLD OUT Ultimate 3-Day Leisure weekend took place during the weekend of May 20-22nd, and included a jam packed schedule that included an 80’s themed High School Spring dance, a 30th Anniversary screening of the film, Q&A’s with cast from the film, bus tours to various shooting locations from the film, in/around Chicago and even a 30th Anniversary parade recreation in Downtown Chicago.

Beyond the Marquee was given VIP Access and was on hand for the entire event from Dawn till Midnight, covering every moment, interviewing all the cast, going behind the scenes of the weekends choice events and more!

Check out ALL of our FERRIS FEST videos below, from the 3-Day recap segments hosted by Ferris fans and assorted cast from the film, our Exclusive “Twist and Shout” 30th Anniversary Parade recreation video, and some of the promos we helped produce with some of the actors from the movie months before, leading up to the historic tribute weekend!

Learn more about FERRIS FEST at: www.FerrisFest.com

“I think the reason why Ferris Bueller’s Day Off resonates so much is because Ferris is really like a superhero in this age of superhero movies, Ferris is a superhero to people who want to take a day off. Maybe if they are in high school, or in college, working a 9-5 job, or trying to figure out what they want to do with their life, or figure out where they’re at and who they are, they just need time off to breathe…and really just take life in. It’s really the concept of being able to go out, and look around you and see life that’s happening, to just really embrace it and acknowledge that the most important thing… is living life”.

-David Blanchard (‘Ferris Fest’ Creator & Event Organizer)

30TH ANNIVERSARY ‘TWIST & SHOUT’ PARADE RECREATION

FERRIS FEST – DAY 1

FERRIS FEST – DAY 2

FERRIS FEST – DAY 3

FERRIS FEST PROMO – FERRIS’ PARENTS

FERRIS FEST PROMO – MR ROONEY’S SECRETARY (GRACE)

BTM’s Founder & Creative Director; Steve Czarnecki was on hand for all of FERRIS FEST covering every minute of the event for our Beyond the Marquee viewers.

BTM Junior Reporter; Lindalee Rose recaps this past weekend’s special event of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory LIVE!. FINN WOLFHARD (Stranger Things), JOHN STAMOS (Fuller House), ELLE KING, and “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC and all-star cast gathered to sing the iconic songs from the film, as it played on the Hollywood Bowl’s movie screen, accompanied by LIVE musicians.

There’s something about the deadpan humor of the Irish that always seems to work—and Owen Dara’s THE HOLY FAIL is no exception. Set in Dara’s hometown of Cork, Ireland, the story centers around a newlywed couple already headed for divorce. Dara, the multi-hat-wearing writer, director, producer, and songwriter of the film, also stars in the lead role as the obsessively clean and boringly predictable, Brendan.

As a last ditch attempt at saving his marriage, Brendan adds a little salt to his bland personality by telling his adventurous American wife, Nicole (Jessica Lancaster), that he’s planning to rob a safe— a hackneyed plan dreamt up by Brendan’s best friend, the determined and daft, Colm (Stiofán Wyley). This being a comedy, of course nothing could be further from the truth. Soon Brendan’s little green lie entangles him in a web of untruths (and his re-aroused new bride’s legs). As Brendan struggles with either sticking to his morals or standing by his heart, the dominos begin to fall every which way, leading Brendan and his troupe of robbers-to-be toward apocalyptically epic failure.

Dara’s prowess as a longtime standup comic expertly manifests as he, quite impressively, sets up and pays off every nook and cranny of the story. And nowhere is this more evident than in the storyline of the two bumbling, prankster police guards, Garda Jim and Garda Kieran (Kevin McCormack and Frank Prendergast). Just when you think the twists and turns can’t get any more ridiculous, they do. Thanks to Dara’s meticulous writing skills, running gags land precisely and perfectly — and are face-palmingly funny to boot.

The biggest punny of all is where THE HOLY FAIL gets its moniker. Dara’s most daring of robbery complications takes place within the sanctity of a Catholic nunnery, led by the no-nonsense head nun, Sister Assumpta, played by Mairin Prendergast— an actress not only a pleasure to watch in a role as a Mother Superior, but also as an actual mother to Garda Kieran’s Frank Prendergast.

Utilizing Cork’s finest scenery, some of its best actors, and one local Corker cast straight from his barstool, THE HOLY FAIL is an accomplishment that should make Dara and his team quite proud. There are moments that leave the audience laughing well after a punchline lands (a difficult feat even many above-the-line comics struggle with), and the well-crafted scuffle of oh-Brendan-boy’s ethics versus his vows is truly a delight to watch.

Perhaps the most appetizing aspect of THE HOLY FAIL lies in its ability to never feel like a joke (or the film) runs too long. Running at a comedy clip of 85 minutes, THE HOLY FAIL has the luck of the Irish behind it—and hopefully pots of distribution gold lie in its future ahead

“The Holy Fail” premiered at The Pasadena International Film Festival on March 11th 2018. For more information on PIFF, please visit: https://www.pasadenafilmfestival.org/

Reviewed by Natasha Lewin–March 16th, 2018

Photographed: Owen Dara (producer/writer/director/composer), Virginia Williams (soundtrack vocalist), Jessica Lancaster (producer/actress)
Photo Credit: Jenny Rolapp

Beyond the Marquee once again partnered with BacktotheFuture.com to capture the fun and excitement of the latest Back to the Future Celebration. This most recent event brought together fans of the classic time-travel series, as well as fans of turn of the century architecture to the historic Gamble House in Pasadena California (known to film BTTF fans as Doc Brown’s mansion).

Along the way, assorted crew, filmmakers and colorful personalities were on hand to ensure that this was to be a red-letter date in history!!!

To learn more about upcoming Back to the Future Celebrations, visit; http://www.facebook.com/backtothefuturecelebration Learn more about the historic Gamble House by visiting; http://gamblehouse.org/

Back to the Future trilogy Dean Cundey talks to Beyond the Marquee about the amazing turnout at the Gamble House event.

TV actor Josh Sussman expresses his enthusiasm for being at the actual filming location for Doc Brown’s mansion, from the Back to the Future films.

YouTube personality Adam the Woo and BTM’s own Steve Czarnecki are on hand interviewing Doc Brown (aka Rusty Locke) outside the Gamble House in Pasadena

Relive the fun, excitement, heart, and adventure of the inaugural 4-day ‘Back to 1885’ fan event that celebrates everything ‘Back to the Future Part III’. The historic towns of Columbia, Jamestown, and Sonora, California set the stage for the biggest tribute of the third installment of the beloved ‘Back to the Future’ time travel trilogy. Witness stunning footage of the world’s most dedicated fans reliving scenes from their favorite film, jumping off the ‘clock tower’ down a 1500’ zip line, then kicking up their heels in jubilation at the Hill Valley Festival. The ‘Citizens of Hill Valley’ are interviewed as they mingle with the real life musicians, extras, production crew, and even some high-falutin’ celebrities from the film. The biggest star of all, the famous Sierra #3 steam train, makes a historic debut dressed as it was in ‘Back to the Future Part III’, 30 years ago. Get ready to steam ahead and ride into the sunset as you venture ‘Back to 1885’ one more time!

Back to 1885 – A ‘Back To The Future Part III’ Event (‘Doc’umentary)

Filmed, Produced, and Edited by: Steve Czarnecki and Kevin Stern

Event Organizers: Oliver and Terry Holler

Sponsored by: http://www.BackToTheFuture.com

For more information on ‘Back to 1885’ Fan Events, please visit: http://www.backto1885.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BackTo1885/