Film Society's Next Show:

Submitted by rode on Sat, 08/15/2026 - 16:02
Sunday, September 27
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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A TV weather forecaster and a cybersecurity expert race to expose a decades-long government cover-up proving extraterrestrial life exists, while a powerful contractor hunts them to keep the secret buried. The Boston Globe writes, "This thrilling film is all about its questions, not its answers. That is the mark of a true elder statesman’s wisdom," while the Washington Post adds, "It’s a spectacular tale about what we see, what we hear, and how both can change what we believe and how we treat each other. By the final frame of this beautiful, immersive film, you realize it’s a plea." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.

"Death of Robin Hood" plays Sunday, Oct. 4 at ISU

Submitted by rode on Sat, 08/15/2026 - 15:47
Sunday, October 4
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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Hugh Jackman stars as an aging outlaw haunted by his violent past and the reality that the heroic folklore surrounding him is a lie, who must try to right his ship and make amends by helping those he can while the time is short. The San Francisco Chronicle writes, "It is, at its core, a redemption story, simple in persuasive ways yet richly complicated by difficult personalities and atrocious revelations," while New York Magazine adds, "We come to understand the beauty of myth. We need the legends and their lies, because the world is otherwise too unbearable." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.

20th Anniversary: "20 For 20" Films

Submitted by rode on Sun, 08/24/2025 - 20:02

This October, the Pocatello Film Society celebrates our 20th anniversary at Idaho State University.  Over the past year+ we have been showing 20 of our favorite films that we've shown over the past 20 years.  This October we will feature the last three movies in our 20 favorite films series, beginning October 11.  Each of these films are also celebrating their own anniversaries while also being some of our favorites.

"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.
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