"Snake and the Whale" Documentary at ISU on April 1
Free Film Night !!!
Wednesday, April 1
6:30 p.m.
This award-winning investigative documentary explores the ongoing fight to remove four dams on the Snake River. At stake are Salmon and Steelhead runs, once among the greatest runs in the world, and the salmon-eating Southern Resident Orcas facing imminent extinction. With a Q & A after the film, it's a rousing call to arms in the fight to preserve the environment and protect these beloved mammals from indifference and inaction. Admission is Free for all. Sponsored by the Portneuf Resource Council in cooperation with the Pocatello Film Society and the Bengal Theater.
Wednesday, April 1
6:30 p.m.
This award-winning investigative documentary explores the ongoing fight to remove four dams on the Snake River. At stake are Salmon and Steelhead runs, once among the greatest runs in the world, and the salmon-eating Southern Resident Orcas facing imminent extinction. With a Q & A after the film, it's a rousing call to arms in the fight to preserve the environment and protect these beloved mammals from indifference and inaction. Admission is Free for all. Sponsored by the Portneuf Resource Council in cooperation with the Pocatello Film Society and the Bengal Theater.
"The Secret Agent" plays Sunday, April 26 at ISU
Best Picture Oscar Nominee
Sunday, April 26
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
It's 1977 Brazil and Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s caught in the political turmoil as a result of the Brazilian military dictatorship, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realizes that the city is not the safe haven he was expecting. FilmWeek calls it "A top-notch political thriller. It's layered, absorbing, and also has a lot of humanity amidst the twists and turns," while NPR adds, it's "A rousing, suspenseful, occasionally hilarious, and ultimately unnerving tale of battling political oppression." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
Sunday, April 26
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
It's 1977 Brazil and Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s caught in the political turmoil as a result of the Brazilian military dictatorship, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realizes that the city is not the safe haven he was expecting. FilmWeek calls it "A top-notch political thriller. It's layered, absorbing, and also has a lot of humanity amidst the twists and turns," while NPR adds, it's "A rousing, suspenseful, occasionally hilarious, and ultimately unnerving tale of battling political oppression." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
$1 Day with "Biggest Little Farm" at ISU Sunday, April 19
Critics Choice Award Winner
Sunday, April 19
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
An inspiring documentary chronicling the eight-year journey of John and Molly Chester as they leave their urban life in Los Angeles to establish Apricot Lane Farm. Facing depleted soil, drought, and natural disasters, the couple works to create a biodynamic, self-sustaining ecosystem that thrives in harmony with nature. "It's truly food for the soul," writes the Boston Globe, while Entertainment Weekly calls the film, "A thoughtful and often profoundly moving portrait of the remarkable work involved in producing mindful food." Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
Sunday, April 19
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
An inspiring documentary chronicling the eight-year journey of John and Molly Chester as they leave their urban life in Los Angeles to establish Apricot Lane Farm. Facing depleted soil, drought, and natural disasters, the couple works to create a biodynamic, self-sustaining ecosystem that thrives in harmony with nature. "It's truly food for the soul," writes the Boston Globe, while Entertainment Weekly calls the film, "A thoughtful and often profoundly moving portrait of the remarkable work involved in producing mindful food." Admission is $1 or free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
"The Choral" plays Sunday, April 12 at ISU
British Film Awards Winner
Sunday, April 12
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Inspired by true events, as World War I rages on, Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) takes over a British choral society that's lost most of its men to the army. The community soon discovers that the best response to the chaos of war is to make beautiful music together. Acclaimed film critic Leonard Maltin writes, "It is beautifully crafted and performed. The music is glorious. What more could one ask for?" while the Boston Globe adds, "The filmmakers and their cast deliver a movie that's perfect for viewing on a Sunday afternoon at the movie theater." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
Sunday, April 12
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Inspired by true events, as World War I rages on, Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) takes over a British choral society that's lost most of its men to the army. The community soon discovers that the best response to the chaos of war is to make beautiful music together. Acclaimed film critic Leonard Maltin writes, "It is beautifully crafted and performed. The music is glorious. What more could one ask for?" while the Boston Globe adds, "The filmmakers and their cast deliver a movie that's perfect for viewing on a Sunday afternoon at the movie theater." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
$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.
Film Society's Next Show:
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.
$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.