"White Bird" plays Sunday, Dec. 8 at ISU
Sunday, December 8
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Note - Trailer voting after first show and before second show for next semester's movies.
Based on the acclaimed novel from the "Wonder" series, when a boy is expelled from school for bullying, his grandmother finally reveals her own story of courage that occurred during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, where a boy shelters her from Nazi capture and the boy's mother risks everything to keep her safe. (Rated PG-13) The Associated Press calls it, "A good-hearted film that might have you shedding a few tears," while Screen Rant calls it, "Emotionally resonant... with strong performances and historical importance." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and children under 12, and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID. Note - People can also vote on next semester's movies, watching trailers right after the first show and right before the second show.
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Note - Trailer voting after first show and before second show for next semester's movies.
Based on the acclaimed novel from the "Wonder" series, when a boy is expelled from school for bullying, his grandmother finally reveals her own story of courage that occurred during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, where a boy shelters her from Nazi capture and the boy's mother risks everything to keep her safe. (Rated PG-13) The Associated Press calls it, "A good-hearted film that might have you shedding a few tears," while Screen Rant calls it, "Emotionally resonant... with strong performances and historical importance." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and children under 12, and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID. Note - People can also vote on next semester's movies, watching trailers right after the first show and right before the second show.
"It Ends With Us" plays Sunday, Dec. 1 at ISU
Sunday, December 1
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Lily Bloom moves to Boston to chase her lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle soon sparks an intense connection and relationship, but when Lily's first love, Atlas, suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle gets upended, leaving her with an impossible choice. Variety magazine calls it, "An avid and emotional movie that pulls you right along. If you go in not knowing what it’s about, and are therefore all the more surprised by where it goes, it may be even more effective." ABC News adds, "Colleen Hoover’s mega-bestseller (features) a stellar Blake Lively performance that both take measure of domestic violence and the women who get to decide when enough is enough." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty, or free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Lily Bloom moves to Boston to chase her lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle soon sparks an intense connection and relationship, but when Lily's first love, Atlas, suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle gets upended, leaving her with an impossible choice. Variety magazine calls it, "An avid and emotional movie that pulls you right along. If you go in not knowing what it’s about, and are therefore all the more surprised by where it goes, it may be even more effective." ABC News adds, "Colleen Hoover’s mega-bestseller (features) a stellar Blake Lively performance that both take measure of domestic violence and the women who get to decide when enough is enough." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty, or free for ISU students with 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 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 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.