"The Graduates" plays Sunday, May 4 at ISU
Tribeca Film Fest Winner
Sunday, May 4
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
A year after her boyfriend dies from gun violence, a young woman and her classmates prepare to graduate high school, while exploring the impacts of this tragedy as they navigate an uncertain future. Film Collider writes, "The Graduates is a compelling drama with incredible performances across the board and confident direction." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Sunday, May 4
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
A year after her boyfriend dies from gun violence, a young woman and her classmates prepare to graduate high school, while exploring the impacts of this tragedy as they navigate an uncertain future. Film Collider writes, "The Graduates is a compelling drama with incredible performances across the board and confident direction." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Film Society's Next Show:
SXSW Film Fest Nominee
Sunday, April 27
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
A special Earth Week presentation of "Food and Country". America's policy of producing cheap food hobbles small farmers, ranchers and chefs, so trailblazing food writer Ruth Reichl reaches out to uncover the country's broken food system and the innovators risking it all to transform it. NPR writes, "This film is really begging us to take a second to look at how are we living, and asks if that's really the best way to live." Admission is free with any concessions purchase or $3 otherwise. ISU students get in free, regardless.
Sunday, April 27
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
A special Earth Week presentation of "Food and Country". America's policy of producing cheap food hobbles small farmers, ranchers and chefs, so trailblazing food writer Ruth Reichl reaches out to uncover the country's broken food system and the innovators risking it all to transform it. NPR writes, "This film is really begging us to take a second to look at how are we living, and asks if that's really the best way to live." Admission is free with any concessions purchase or $3 otherwise. ISU students get in free, regardless.
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.
"3 Musketeers D'Artagnan" Encore plays Sunday, April 21
Special Encore Screening!!!
Sunday, April 21
1:30 p.m. only
(Enjoy a double feature weekend along with Part Two "Milady" also playing on Sunday, April 21, at 4 & 7 p.m.) This famed story by Alexandre Dumas tells the story of the 4th Musketeer D’Artagnan as he finds himself in a conspiracy to overthrow the crown and must join the famed swordsmen to try and save the country from a sinister plot. “Good, galloping fun,” writes the LA Times, while Empire Magazine calls it, “An epic adaptation worthy of its scope, rendered in delicious French by its dangerously sexy cast.” Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff, and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Sunday, April 21
1:30 p.m. only
(Enjoy a double feature weekend along with Part Two "Milady" also playing on Sunday, April 21, at 4 & 7 p.m.) This famed story by Alexandre Dumas tells the story of the 4th Musketeer D’Artagnan as he finds himself in a conspiracy to overthrow the crown and must join the famed swordsmen to try and save the country from a sinister plot. “Good, galloping fun,” writes the LA Times, while Empire Magazine calls it, “An epic adaptation worthy of its scope, rendered in delicious French by its dangerously sexy cast.” Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff, and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
"Blue Jean" at ISU Sun, Oct. 8 for LGBT History Month
Sunday, October 8
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
This Venice, Belfast, and British Film Awards winner follows a closeted gym teacher, forced to live a double life when a new law stigmatizes gays and lesbians. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new student catalyzes a crisis that will push Jean to the edge. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
This Venice, Belfast, and British Film Awards winner follows a closeted gym teacher, forced to live a double life when a new law stigmatizes gays and lesbians. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new student catalyzes a crisis that will push Jean to the edge. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
British Film Nominee "EMILY" plays Sunday, April 30
(Note - This Movie Change is due to licensing issue. "Living" will be shown on May 18 instead.)
British Film Awards Nominee
Sunday, April 30
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
This British Film Awards nominee is based on the acclaimed writer of Wuthering Heights, young Emily Brontë, who desires personal and artistic freedom but struggles within the boundaries of her family and society. She finds a way to channel her creative ability into writing the acclaimed novel. The Associated Press calls it, "A bold and audacious retelling of Emily Brontë’s life starring an uncommonly compelling Emma Mackey." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
British Film Awards Nominee
Sunday, April 30
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
This British Film Awards nominee is based on the acclaimed writer of Wuthering Heights, young Emily Brontë, who desires personal and artistic freedom but struggles within the boundaries of her family and society. She finds a way to channel her creative ability into writing the acclaimed novel. The Associated Press calls it, "A bold and audacious retelling of Emily Brontë’s life starring an uncommonly compelling Emma Mackey." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.