"The Last Rifleman" plays Sunday Jan. 26 at ISU
Sunday, January 26
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
World War II veteran Artie Crawford lives in a care home in Northern Ireland. After his wife's death, he decides to ignore all advice and sets off alone to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. "A lovely, uplifting and sentimental film," writes NPR, while Film Ireland calls it "A hugely enjoyable ride. It is also a deeply moving one, largely due to Pierce Brosnan’s performance." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU Students with valid Bengal ID.
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
World War II veteran Artie Crawford lives in a care home in Northern Ireland. After his wife's death, he decides to ignore all advice and sets off alone to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. "A lovely, uplifting and sentimental film," writes NPR, while Film Ireland calls it "A hugely enjoyable ride. It is also a deeply moving one, largely due to Pierce Brosnan’s performance." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU Students with valid Bengal ID.
Film Society's Next Show:
Sunday, January 12
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Tensions run high as producer Lorne Michaels and a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers prepare for the first broadcast of "Saturday Night Live" on Oct. 11, 1975. Entertainment Weekly calls it, "a wildly entertaining love letter to a night of television that marked a cultural watershed." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Tensions run high as producer Lorne Michaels and a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers prepare for the first broadcast of "Saturday Night Live" on Oct. 11, 1975. Entertainment Weekly calls it, "a wildly entertaining love letter to a night of television that marked a cultural watershed." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
Oscar Winner "Green Book" at ISU January 19
Best Picture Oscar Winner
Sunday, January 19
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
It's $1 movie day, as Viggo Mortenson and Mahershala Ali star in this Best Picture Oscar Winner about an Italian American bouncer who is hired to help protect an acclaimed African American pianist as he tours through the American South during the 1960's. Admission is $1 for all, or free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Sunday, January 19
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
It's $1 movie day, as Viggo Mortenson and Mahershala Ali star in this Best Picture Oscar Winner about an Italian American bouncer who is hired to help protect an acclaimed African American pianist as he tours through the American South during the 1960's. Admission is $1 for all, or free for ISU students with 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.
"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.