$1 Day with "Maiden" on Sunday, March 29 at ISU
Critics Choice Award Winner
$1 Day!!!
Sunday, March 29
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Based on the incredible true story, the male dominated sport of yacht racing is rocked when an all female crew dares to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race, led by the fearless Tracy Edwards. This film continues our 20 favorite films over the last 20 years series. The Washington Post writes, "At its most visceral and exciting, it's the emotion at the story's core, and the higher principles at work, that make it transcendent." Admission is $1 or free for ISU students.
$1 Day!!!
Sunday, March 29
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Based on the incredible true story, the male dominated sport of yacht racing is rocked when an all female crew dares to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race, led by the fearless Tracy Edwards. This film continues our 20 favorite films over the last 20 years series. The Washington Post writes, "At its most visceral and exciting, it's the emotion at the story's core, and the higher principles at work, that make it transcendent." Admission is $1 or free for ISU students.
Best Picture Nominee "HAMNET" at ISU Sunday, March 15
Best Picture Oscar Nominee
Sunday, March 15
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
William Shakespeare meets his wife, builds a family and writes his art, all while dealing with the triumphs and tragedies that inform his work, but the real story lies at home where his wife's intuitive skills and familial living must deal with the daily realities and suffer the slings and arrows when tragedy strikes at home. The Seattle Times writes, "Buckley and Mescal, both looking achingly young, beautifully convey the gasping, swimmy passion of first love, and the frustrations when happily-ever-after doesn’t quite work out that way," while NPR's Bob Mondello writes, "If there's been a more staggering cinematic catharsis in recent years, I've not experienced it." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty, and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
Sunday, March 15
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
William Shakespeare meets his wife, builds a family and writes his art, all while dealing with the triumphs and tragedies that inform his work, but the real story lies at home where his wife's intuitive skills and familial living must deal with the daily realities and suffer the slings and arrows when tragedy strikes at home. The Seattle Times writes, "Buckley and Mescal, both looking achingly young, beautifully convey the gasping, swimmy passion of first love, and the frustrations when happily-ever-after doesn’t quite work out that way," while NPR's Bob Mondello writes, "If there's been a more staggering cinematic catharsis in recent years, I've not experienced it." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty, and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
Best Picture Nominee "Sentimental Value" at ISU Sunday, March 8
Best Picture Oscar Nominee
Sunday, March 8
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Also nominated for Best Actress, Supporting Actor and Actress and Director Oscars, the story follows two sisters, estranged from their father, who reunite with him when their mom dies to try and find healing, but his work as a filmmaker both draws them in and alienates them in equal measure. FilmWeek writes, "This might be the best movie of the year," while Salon magazine writes, "Trier’s film overflows with the kind of genuinely impactful potential that we go to the movies for, the type that leaves us feeling understood more than it makes us feel good." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
Sunday, March 8
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Also nominated for Best Actress, Supporting Actor and Actress and Director Oscars, the story follows two sisters, estranged from their father, who reunite with him when their mom dies to try and find healing, but his work as a filmmaker both draws them in and alienates them in equal measure. FilmWeek writes, "This might be the best movie of the year," while Salon magazine writes, "Trier’s film overflows with the kind of genuinely impactful potential that we go to the movies for, the type that leaves us feeling understood more than it makes us feel good." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
Film Society's Next Show:
Best Actress Oscar Nominee
Sunday, March 1
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson (Best Actress Nominee) star in this true story about a couple of working class dreamers who start a Neal Diamond tribute band and build regional popularity as they deal with the ups and downs of life. The Wall Street Journal writes, "The determination to find greatness in the ordinary gives “Song Sung Blue” a magical, unforced luminescence that much more immodest films usually lack," while the San Francisco Chronicle says it "Represents the kind of wistful, wishful passion that Diamond inspires... time and again “Song Sung Blue” visualizes the love millions of fans have for the singer-songwriter." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
Sunday, March 1
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson (Best Actress Nominee) star in this true story about a couple of working class dreamers who start a Neal Diamond tribute band and build regional popularity as they deal with the ups and downs of life. The Wall Street Journal writes, "The determination to find greatness in the ordinary gives “Song Sung Blue” a magical, unforced luminescence that much more immodest films usually lack," while the San Francisco Chronicle says it "Represents the kind of wistful, wishful passion that Diamond inspires... time and again “Song Sung Blue” visualizes the love millions of fans have for the singer-songwriter." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
$1 Day with "Peanut Butter Falcon" on Friday, May 8
(Tentative)
$1 Day !!!
Heartland Film Festival Winner
Friday, May 8
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
"Peanut Butter Falcon" was called "The Sweetest Darn Film of the Decade" by Film Inquiry. Starring Dakota Johnson and Shia Labeouf, with newcomer Zack Gottsagen, this Heartland Film Festival winner follows a young man with Down Syndrome who escapes the home where he is kept, meeting a man looking for redemption, and together they take a road trip to find their dreams. "The Feel Good Movie of the Year," writes the San Diego Reader. (Rated PG-13) Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
$1 Day !!!
Heartland Film Festival Winner
Friday, May 8
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
"Peanut Butter Falcon" was called "The Sweetest Darn Film of the Decade" by Film Inquiry. Starring Dakota Johnson and Shia Labeouf, with newcomer Zack Gottsagen, this Heartland Film Festival winner follows a young man with Down Syndrome who escapes the home where he is kept, meeting a man looking for redemption, and together they take a road trip to find their dreams. "The Feel Good Movie of the Year," writes the San Diego Reader. (Rated PG-13) Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
"20 For 20" Series: Film Society Begins 20th Year
On October 12, 2025 the Pocatello Film Society began our 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.
"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.
"Black Bag" plays Friday, May 16 at ISU
Friday, May 16
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
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.
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
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.