"20 For 20" Series: Film Society Begins 20th Year
On October 12, the Pocatello Film Society will begin their 20th year of showing films at Idaho State University. In this spirit, we plan to show 20 of our favorite films that were shown over the past 20 years. Already, we have lit up the screen with such revisits of "Selma", "Lincoln", "Green Book", and "Darkest Hour" over the past year or so.
"Sorry, Baby" plays Sunday, Sept. 28 at ISU
Sundance Film Festival Winner
Sunday, September 28
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
In this comedy/drama, something bad happened to Agnes, but life goes on for everyone else. When a beloved friend arrives, on the brink of a major milestone, Agnes starts to realize just how stuck she's been, and begins to work through how to move forward. The Los Angeles Times calls it, "An utterly captivating, entirely unique cinematic presence," while Rolling Stone adds, "Such verve and confidence and tenderness and pitch-black humor defies easy description. It’s simply an amazing display of someone knowing how to get their voice and vision across." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty, and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID. (Note - On Sundays, Theater entrance on 8th is only entrance open.)
Sunday, September 28
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
In this comedy/drama, something bad happened to Agnes, but life goes on for everyone else. When a beloved friend arrives, on the brink of a major milestone, Agnes starts to realize just how stuck she's been, and begins to work through how to move forward. The Los Angeles Times calls it, "An utterly captivating, entirely unique cinematic presence," while Rolling Stone adds, "Such verve and confidence and tenderness and pitch-black humor defies easy description. It’s simply an amazing display of someone knowing how to get their voice and vision across." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty, and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID. (Note - On Sundays, Theater entrance on 8th is only entrance open.)
Film Society's Next Show:
$1 Admission Day!!!
Sunday, September 21
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
In this acclaimed comedy/drama, based on a true story, an Englishman who takes a teaching position abroad experiences personal and political changes after adopting a penguin during a turbulent time in Argentina's history. The Observer writes, "The Penguin Lessons is a work of surprising depth and subtle, irresistible impact," while the Washington Post writes, "It's about finding the courage to stand up to injustice at one’s own peril." Admission is $1 for everyone or free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
Sunday, September 21
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
In this acclaimed comedy/drama, based on a true story, an Englishman who takes a teaching position abroad experiences personal and political changes after adopting a penguin during a turbulent time in Argentina's history. The Observer writes, "The Penguin Lessons is a work of surprising depth and subtle, irresistible impact," while the Washington Post writes, "It's about finding the courage to stand up to injustice at one’s own peril." Admission is $1 for everyone or free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
"A Faith Under Siege" at ISU Wednesday, July 2 (FREE)
FREE Film Night!!!
Wednesday, July 2
5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 2
5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
"Ballad of Wallis Island" at ISU Friday, June 6
Friday, June 6
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
This Sundance Film Festival honoree is an acclaimed indie comedy/drama that follows an eccentric millionaire who pays his favorite musical duo to come to his island to perform a concert. The only problem is the duo has broken up and each don't know the other is coming. Amy Nicholson of the Los Angeles Times writes, "It’s something almost as rare as a revelation: a crowdpleaser I’d recommend to everyone, and I have... and now I’m tipping you off, too." Admission is $3 for the public,$2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
This Sundance Film Festival honoree is an acclaimed indie comedy/drama that follows an eccentric millionaire who pays his favorite musical duo to come to his island to perform a concert. The only problem is the duo has broken up and each don't know the other is coming. Amy Nicholson of the Los Angeles Times writes, "It’s something almost as rare as a revelation: a crowdpleaser I’d recommend to everyone, and I have... and now I’m tipping you off, too." Admission is $3 for the public,$2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
"Black Bag" plays Friday, May 16 at ISU
Friday, May 16
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
George and Kathryn are part of a covert group of government operatives. When his beloved wife, Kathryn, is suspected of betraying the nation, intelligence agent George Woodhouse faces the ultimate test -- loyalty to his marriage or his country. Salon calls it, "Movie-watching at its finest... bound to be as enjoyable on a plane or on that comfy couch as it is in the theater. Just make no mistake: This is the most delightful moviegoing experience you can have this year." Admission is $3 for the public,$2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
George and Kathryn are part of a covert group of government operatives. When his beloved wife, Kathryn, is suspected of betraying the nation, intelligence agent George Woodhouse faces the ultimate test -- loyalty to his marriage or his country. Salon calls it, "Movie-watching at its finest... bound to be as enjoyable on a plane or on that comfy couch as it is in the theater. Just make no mistake: This is the most delightful moviegoing experience you can have this year." Admission is $3 for the public,$2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
Vote On Movies For This Fall
We're working on our movie schedule now for Sundays this fall. Here's the link to the playlist of possible movies on YouTube. Any feedback would be appreciated on what you'd like to see as we work out licenses and dates. Watch the list and respond with your votes to our email at pocatellofilmsociety@gmail.com
"The Fall Guy" plays Saturday, Sept. 14 at ISU
"The Fall Guy"
Saturday, Sept. 14 @ 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. (No Friday Show)
After leaving the movie business, battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action working for a former love interest when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears. As the mystery deepens, Colt finds himself ensnared in a sinister plot that pushes him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt. Admission is free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and $3 for the public.
Saturday, Sept. 14 @ 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. (No Friday Show)
After leaving the movie business, battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action working for a former love interest when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears. As the mystery deepens, Colt finds himself ensnared in a sinister plot that pushes him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt. Admission is free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and $3 for the public.
"Problemista" plays Fri, June 21 at ISU
"Problemista"
Friday, June 21
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Acclaimed comedy drama "Problemista" follows an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador who starts working for an erratic art-world outcast in New York City, hoping to stay in the country and realize his dream before his work visa expires. The Atlantic calls it "A marvelous mixture of surrealism and social satire that depicts the American dream as a nightmare of bureaucracy and phone calls to customer service," while Slate magazine calls it "An imaginative, impressive, not to mention hilarious debut." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students.
Friday, June 21
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Acclaimed comedy drama "Problemista" follows an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador who starts working for an erratic art-world outcast in New York City, hoping to stay in the country and realize his dream before his work visa expires. The Atlantic calls it "A marvelous mixture of surrealism and social satire that depicts the American dream as a nightmare of bureaucracy and phone calls to customer service," while Slate magazine calls it "An imaginative, impressive, not to mention hilarious debut." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students.