"The Dog Stars" plays Sunday, Dec. 6 at ISU

Submitted by rode on Sun, 09/20/2026 - 20:18
Sunday, December 6
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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Ridley Scott's "The Dog Stars," is a riveting, epic thriller set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice. Scott tells the story of Hig, a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley, has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world until a mysterious radio transmission spurs Hig to venture into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exists. The New Yorker writes, "The heart of the film -- despite confrontations with feral marauders -- is the rebuilding of trust, the overcoming of grief, and the importance of vaccines," while The Australian adds, "It’s unique, soulful, optimistic, and it’s got a big heart in terms of the moving power of human connection." Admission is Free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff and $3 for the public.

"The Invite" plays Sunday, November 29 at ISU

Submitted by rode on Sun, 09/20/2026 - 20:15
Sunday, November 29
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down? The Wall Street Journal writes, "It feels refreshingly original... It’s also one of the best movies of the year," while the New York Post calls it, "A sophisticated, snappy, seductive and stupendously funny film about a long-married couple who are in way over their heads." Admission is Free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff and $3 for the public.

"Tony" plays Sunday, November 15 at ISU

Submitted by rode on Sun, 09/20/2026 - 20:12
Sunday, November 15
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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2026 biographical coming-of-age comedy/drama about a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain working in a chaotic restaurant kitchen during the summer of 1975. The Wall Street Journal writes, "It’s the most exhilarating experience I’ve had at the movies this year. The unshowy dedication to craft is a marvel," while the New York Post writes that it "fondly reminds us of the man who could never shoot a successful fishing segment, went on head-pounding benders in Greece and helped teach the world that food could change lives." Admission is Free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff and $3 for the public.

"The Rivals of Amziah King" plays Sunday, Nov. 8 at ISU

Submitted by rode on Sun, 09/20/2026 - 20:07
Sunday, November 8
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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Charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town. When his estranged foster daughter unexpectedly returns, he leaps at the possibility to renew connection and create a family business. But the honey game is ruthless and Amziah's rivals threaten to destroy everything he has built. Tribune News calls it, "A rollicking, bluegrass-fueled, honey-tinged slice of quirky Southern pulp; a wild yarn that becomes a rural crime drama with a heart of gold," while The Australian adds, "It’s so alive, confident, boisterous; such a rich evocation of a tight-knit, small-town community." Admission is Free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff and $3 for the public.

"Finding Emily" plays Sunday, November 1 at ISU

Submitted by rode on Sun, 09/20/2026 - 20:04
Sunday, November 1
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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A lovesick musician tries to track down a dream girl named Emily who accidentally gave him a phone number missing a digit. In the ensuing chaos one Emily (Angourie Rice) decides to try and help him find the other, but not for the reasons he thinks. The Associated Press writes, "Finally... a smart, funny and sweet story about young love that moviegoing audiences deserve," while The Daily Mail adds, "A funny and eccentric ensemble cast, uncynical sweetness and a fab soundtrack... all you’d want from a romantic comedy." Admission is Free for ISU students, $2 for ISU staff and $3 for the public.

$1 Day with "Secret Life of Walter Mitty" on Sun, December 13 at ISU

Submitted by rode on Sat, 09/19/2026 - 14:12
$1 Day
Sunday, December 13
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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Ben Stiller and Kristen Wiig star in this Satellite Award winner about a daydreaming LIFE magazine photo editor who leaves his world of safety to track down a missing cover photo and begins to experience what he's only heretofore seen in pictures. (Rated PG-13) The New York Daily News writes, "Dreams not only come true in the wonderful 'Secret Life of Walter Mitty,' they're the stuff everyday life is made of," while the Philadelphia Inquirer calls it, "A freewheeling, feel-good holiday movie." Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.

$1 Day with "Life As A House" on Sun, October 25 at ISU

Submitted by rode on Sat, 09/19/2026 - 14:04
$1 Day !!!
Sunday, October 25
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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Kevin Kline stars as a father whose mid-life crises force him to reckon with his family failings and set out on a course for redemption. Hayden Christensen, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Mary Steenburgen co-star in this winner of the National Board of Review award. The Seattle Times writes, "'Life as a House' reaches easily past all your intellectual and emotional barriers, back into that spot behind your heart, where the levers that release tears are stored," while the Los Angeles Times calls it, "A heart-warming, involving experience." Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID. This film concludes the film society's "20 Favorite Films Over the Last 20 Years" series.

$1 Day with "Cyrano" on Sun, October 18 at ISU

Submitted by rode on Sat, 09/19/2026 - 14:00
$1 Day !!!
Sunday, October 18
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles everyone with his ferocious wordplay and brilliant swordplay. However, he's convinced his appearance renders him unworthy of the affections of the luminous Roxanne, a devoted friend who's in love with someone else. Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett star. The Houston Chronicle calls it, "A lush, moving and emotionally rich story of longing, love and acceptance," while The Independent UK calls it "A lavish, cut-your-heart-out-and-smack-it-on-the-table musical adaptation of the 1897 play." (Rated PG-13) Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID. This film continues the film society's "20 Favorite Films Over the Last 20 Years" series.

$1 Day with "Peaceful Warrior" on Sun, October 11 at ISU

Submitted by rode on Sat, 09/19/2026 - 13:56
$1 Day !!!
Sunday, October 11
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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Nick Nolte and Amy Smart star with Scott Mechlowicz in this tale based on the best selling book "Way of the Peaceful Warrior" about a young college athlete whose career threatening injury has him questioning life, but then he meets Socrates, a mysterious garage mechanic, who helps to guide him toward renewed purpose. The Los Angeles Daily News writes, "Warrior's soul lessons go much deeper, to universally vital places," while Hollywood Report Card adds, "It's a beautiful film -- see it... directed with great grace and care." (Rated PG-13) Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID. This film continues the film society's "20 Favorite Films Over the Last 20 Years" series.

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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.
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