"A Complete Unknown" plays Sunday, April 6 at ISU
Best Picture Oscar Nominee
Sunday, April 6
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 6
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
"Wolfs" plays Sunday, March 30 at ISU
Sunday, March 30
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Hired to cover up a high-profile crime, a fixer soon finds his night spiralling out of control when he's forced to work with an unexpected counterpart. Empire Magazine writes, "There are few movie stars as straightforwardly enjoyable to watch as Clooney and Pitt," while Mashable adds, "Wolfs is a hoot in a way that feels almost vintage, but let's go with timeless." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Hired to cover up a high-profile crime, a fixer soon finds his night spiralling out of control when he's forced to work with an unexpected counterpart. Empire Magazine writes, "There are few movie stars as straightforwardly enjoyable to watch as Clooney and Pitt," while Mashable adds, "Wolfs is a hoot in a way that feels almost vintage, but let's go with timeless." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Oscar Nominee "September 5" plays Sunday, March 16 at ISU
Oscar Nominee
Sunday, March 16
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Based on a true story, during the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes. Empire Magazine calls it, "Compelling and excellently acted, September 5 is a shining study of journalistic integrity," while Associated Press adds, "It's an undeniably riveting and compelling watch." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Sunday, March 16
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Based on a true story, during the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes. Empire Magazine calls it, "Compelling and excellently acted, September 5 is a shining study of journalistic integrity," while Associated Press adds, "It's an undeniably riveting and compelling watch." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Oscar Nominee "Conclave" plays Sunday, March 9 at ISU
Best Picture Oscar Nominee
Sunday, March 9
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Cardinal Lawrence is overseeing the selection of a new pope. Surrounded by powerful religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. Vanity Fair writes, "Conclave is a literate treat, a movie that stirs the mind just enough to feel substantial," while ABC News writes, "Ralph Fiennes delivers a master class in acting in Edward Berger's juicy, jolting mystery thriller." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU student with a valid Bengal ID.
Sunday, March 9
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Cardinal Lawrence is overseeing the selection of a new pope. Surrounded by powerful religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. Vanity Fair writes, "Conclave is a literate treat, a movie that stirs the mind just enough to feel substantial," while ABC News writes, "Ralph Fiennes delivers a master class in acting in Edward Berger's juicy, jolting mystery thriller." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU student with a valid Bengal ID.
"Sing Sing" plays Sunday, March 2 at ISU
Oscar Nominee
Sunday, March 2
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Divine G finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer. ABC News writes, "The first indisputably great movie of 2024 is a blazing Oscar contender about a real-life prison arts program that helps caged birds, led by a simply stupendous Colman Domingo, to regain humanity with a heart full to bursting and a spirit that soars." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Sunday, March 2
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Divine G finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer. ABC News writes, "The first indisputably great movie of 2024 is a blazing Oscar contender about a real-life prison arts program that helps caged birds, led by a simply stupendous Colman Domingo, to regain humanity with a heart full to bursting and a spirit that soars." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Film Society's Next Show:
Oscar Nominee
Sunday, February 23
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Mismatched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to honour their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history as related to the holocaust and their roots. TIME magazine writes, "What’s most wonderful about the movie is its radiant generosity. Eisenberg’s performance is terrific, muted and hyperkinetic in all the right ways. But most often, he’s subtly directing attention to his co-star. Culkin is extraordinary." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
Sunday, February 23
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Mismatched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to honour their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history as related to the holocaust and their roots. TIME magazine writes, "What’s most wonderful about the movie is its radiant generosity. Eisenberg’s performance is terrific, muted and hyperkinetic in all the right ways. But most often, he’s subtly directing attention to his co-star. Culkin is extraordinary." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with a 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.