"Ballad of Wallis Island" at ISU Friday, June 6

Submitted by rode on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 21:10
Friday, June 6
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
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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

Submitted by rode on Sun, 04/27/2025 - 21:24
Friday, May 16
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
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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.

"The Fall Guy" plays Saturday, Sept. 14 at ISU

Submitted by rode on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 22:05
"The Fall Guy"
Saturday, Sept. 14 @ 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. (No Friday Show)
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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

Submitted by rode on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 19:33
"Problemista"
Friday, June 21
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
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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

Submitted by rode on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 13:26
Special Encore Screening!!!
Sunday, April 21
1:30 p.m. only
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(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

Submitted by rode on Sun, 09/17/2023 - 19:19
Sunday, October 8
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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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

Submitted by rode on Sat, 04/29/2023 - 22:49
(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.
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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.

Film Society's Next Show:

Submitted by rode on Mon, 10/31/2022 - 21:51
Sunday, December 11
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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The Swearing Jar is a Canadian movie about a high-school music teacher who throws a birthday concert for her husband, Simon, which rekindles reminiscences of their past. Through comedy, music and memory, we follow the story of Carey and Simon's relationship, the birth of their child... and the lie that threatens it all. Admission is $3 for the Public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
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