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Emily Brontë’s tragic love story “Wuthering Heights” is getting the Emerald Fennell treatment, with a star-studded cast led by Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
The movie will be released in theatres next year, and fans can earn rewards as they settle in for the “Saltburn” director’s take on the time-old tale.
Buzz of the Town
Anticipation for “Wuthering Heights” is already sky high following the release of the film’s first trailer, which suggests a sexually charged rendition of the romance classic.
The film has already sparked controversy, as fans criticized Elordi’s casting as Heathcliff, a lead character described in the novel as “dark skinned.” Casting director Kharmel Cochrane defended herself against accusations of “whitewashing” at the Sands Film Festival, as reported by Deadline.
Cochrane warned that “there’s definitely going to be some English Lit fans that are not going to be happy,” hinting at the film’s divergence from the source material.
Two Love Birds, One Stone
“Wuthering Heights” premieres in theatres next year on Valentine’s Day. Fans in the mood for a romance flick paired with some savings can use credit cards to earn perks on movie tickets and other entertainment purchases for movie perks.
These credit cards offer rewards on entertainment, including movie theater spending:
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card*
With an annual fee of $0, the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card* offers a solid 3% cash back on dining, entertainment, popular streaming services and grocery stores (excluding superstores like Walmart® and Target®), 5% cash back on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases, and 1% on all other purchases.
Movie theatre tickets code as entertainment, and cinema fans can put the card’s welcome bonus in their movie theater ticket fund: a $200 cash bonus after spending $500 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening, plus a $100 credit to use towards flights, stays and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel during your first cardholder year.
Wells Fargo Attune® Card*
Another no-strings-attached option with an annual fee of $0, the Wells Fargo Attune® Card* makes a reliable daily driver for frequent moviegoers. It offers 4% cash rewards on eligible purchases for gym memberships, entertainment, sports, recreation, at spas or salons and select additional categories, 1% cash rewards on other purchases.
Its welcome bonus of a $100 cash rewards bonus when you spend $500 in purchases in the first 3 months can also help start a rainy day movie fund.
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card*
With an annual fee of $0, the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card* is another strong contender.
It earns 5% cash back on prepaid air, hotel and car reservations booked directly in the Rewards Travel Center, 5% cash back on your first $2,000 in combined eligible purchases each quarter on two categories of choice, 2% cash back on one everyday category such as gas stations, grocery stores or restaurants (excludes discount stores/supercenters and wholesale clubs), and 1% cash back on all other eligible purchases. Cardholders can choose movie theatres as one of their two bonus categories to lock in cash back.
The icing on the cake is the card’s welcome offer of a $200 rewards bonus after spending $1,000 on eligible purchases within the first 90 days of account opening.
Bottom Line
Whether you end up loving or hating Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights,” credit card rewards ensure a net win viewing experience. Take it a step further and earn cash back on all your movie tickets as easily as you can say AMC.