$1 Day with "Little Women" on Sunday, Dec. 14 at ISU
$1 Day !!!
Oscar Winner
Sunday, December 14
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Saiorse Ronan, Timothee Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Emily Watson, and Meryl Streep star in this retelling of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Some films are more than the sum of their parts. This is one of them. Set in the years after the Civil War, four sisters navigate their way through to adulthood, relationships and careers, while dealing with the mores of the time. The BBC calls it, "A gorgeous and very warm film…. What makes this version impressive is that it brings a different perspective without losing the magic of the novel." (Rated PG) Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
Oscar Winner
Sunday, December 14
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Saiorse Ronan, Timothee Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Emily Watson, and Meryl Streep star in this retelling of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Some films are more than the sum of their parts. This is one of them. Set in the years after the Civil War, four sisters navigate their way through to adulthood, relationships and careers, while dealing with the mores of the time. The BBC calls it, "A gorgeous and very warm film…. What makes this version impressive is that it brings a different perspective without losing the magic of the novel." (Rated PG) Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
"Baltimorons" plays Sunday, December 7 at ISU
SXSW Festival Winner
Sunday, December 7
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
In this acclaimed comedy/drama, a newly sober man's Christmas Eve dental emergency leads to an unexpected romance with his older dentist as they explore Baltimore together. "Beautifully shot and steeped in atmosphere," writes New York Magazine, while rogerebert. com adds, "It’s an incredibly funny, genuinely moving character study. We walk away from it feeling like we’ve actually been somewhere and felt something." Admission is Free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff and $3 for the public.
Sunday, December 7
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
In this acclaimed comedy/drama, a newly sober man's Christmas Eve dental emergency leads to an unexpected romance with his older dentist as they explore Baltimore together. "Beautifully shot and steeped in atmosphere," writes New York Magazine, while rogerebert. com adds, "It’s an incredibly funny, genuinely moving character study. We walk away from it feeling like we’ve actually been somewhere and felt something." Admission is Free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff and $3 for the public.
"Splitsville" plays Sunday, November 30 at ISU
Sunday, November 30
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
When his wife asks for a divorce, a man runs to his friends for support, only to learn that the secret to their happiness is an open marriage, except maybe not as open as it appears at first glance. The Toronto Star writes, "The film is bracingly funny, and Johnson’s feline grace keeps it grounded. In a multiplex landscape of sequels and superheroes, a messy, grown-up comedy about love and hypocrisy feels like a welcome tonic." Admission is Free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff and $3 for the public.
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
When his wife asks for a divorce, a man runs to his friends for support, only to learn that the secret to their happiness is an open marriage, except maybe not as open as it appears at first glance. The Toronto Star writes, "The film is bracingly funny, and Johnson’s feline grace keeps it grounded. In a multiplex landscape of sequels and superheroes, a messy, grown-up comedy about love and hypocrisy feels like a welcome tonic." Admission is Free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff and $3 for the public.
$1 Day with "Jojo Rabbit" on Sunday, Nov. 16 at ISU
$1 Day !!!
Oscar Winner
Sunday, November 16
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
It's a $1 admission day, with this Oscar winning comedy drama that takes a unique look at the absurdity of racism, war, and the power of love, via the lens of a young German boy being wooed into the Hitler youth during WWII. When he discovers a Jewish girl hiding in the walls of his house, all bets are off as he must reconcile his preconceived notions with the harsh realities of war. The Austin Chronicle writes, "It's a coming of age story unlike any other, filled with heart and a soul-stirring argument against the ever ready darkness of unswerving, "patriotic" nationalism," while TIME Magazine writes, "It's Waititi's ability to balance unassailably goofy moments with an acknowledgment of real-life horrors that makes the movie exceptional." (Rated PG-13) Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Oscar Winner
Sunday, November 16
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
It's a $1 admission day, with this Oscar winning comedy drama that takes a unique look at the absurdity of racism, war, and the power of love, via the lens of a young German boy being wooed into the Hitler youth during WWII. When he discovers a Jewish girl hiding in the walls of his house, all bets are off as he must reconcile his preconceived notions with the harsh realities of war. The Austin Chronicle writes, "It's a coming of age story unlike any other, filled with heart and a soul-stirring argument against the ever ready darkness of unswerving, "patriotic" nationalism," while TIME Magazine writes, "It's Waititi's ability to balance unassailably goofy moments with an acknowledgment of real-life horrors that makes the movie exceptional." (Rated PG-13) Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Australian Film Awards winner "Runt" plays Sunday, Nov. 9 at ISU
Australian Film Awards Winner
Sunday, November 9
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Based on the best selling novel, a clever 10-year-old girl, Annie, must save her family's farm from a greedy landlord. She enlists her adopted stray dog, Runt, who is incredibly fast and agile, to try and win the local and national dog show competitions to fund their efforts to stop foreclosure and end the drought caused by the landlord's dam. The Guardian calls it, "A very charming, heartwarming film. Throughout the runtime I could feel my mouth forming a big silly grin," while The Australian magazine calls it, "A wonderful, uplifting film based on a big-hearted novel about love, friendship, kindness, pride and hope." Admission is Free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff and $3 for the public.
Sunday, November 9
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Based on the best selling novel, a clever 10-year-old girl, Annie, must save her family's farm from a greedy landlord. She enlists her adopted stray dog, Runt, who is incredibly fast and agile, to try and win the local and national dog show competitions to fund their efforts to stop foreclosure and end the drought caused by the landlord's dam. The Guardian calls it, "A very charming, heartwarming film. Throughout the runtime I could feel my mouth forming a big silly grin," while The Australian magazine calls it, "A wonderful, uplifting film based on a big-hearted novel about love, friendship, kindness, pride and hope." Admission is Free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff and $3 for the public.
"Bad Faith" at ISU on Sunday, November 2
FREE Film
Sunday, November 2
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Admission is free for this Palm Springs Film Festival winner that explores how Christian nationalism has become a strong anti-democratic force in the USA which threatens our democracy from within. Secular and interfaith leaders and citizens everywhere are joining forces to understand the problem and defend the country from this potential march toward fascism. "Absolutely fantastic... very sharp and specific," writes FilmWeek, while NYC Movie Guru calls it, "A vital, provocative and alarming documentary." All are welcome to attend.
Sunday, November 2
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Admission is free for this Palm Springs Film Festival winner that explores how Christian nationalism has become a strong anti-democratic force in the USA which threatens our democracy from within. Secular and interfaith leaders and citizens everywhere are joining forces to understand the problem and defend the country from this potential march toward fascism. "Absolutely fantastic... very sharp and specific," writes FilmWeek, while NYC Movie Guru calls it, "A vital, provocative and alarming documentary." All are welcome to attend.
"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.
Fall 2025 finds us showing:
2017's "The Greatest Showman" on August 31
2007's "Expiration Date" on October 12.
2019's "Jojo Rabbit" on November 16
2020's "Little Women" on December 14.
"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.