"The Graduates" plays Sunday, May 4 at ISU
Tribeca Film Fest Winner
Sunday, May 4
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
A year after her boyfriend dies from gun violence, a young woman and her classmates prepare to graduate high school, while exploring the impacts of this tragedy as they navigate an uncertain future. Film Collider writes, "The Graduates is a compelling drama with incredible performances across the board and confident direction." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Sunday, May 4
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
A year after her boyfriend dies from gun violence, a young woman and her classmates prepare to graduate high school, while exploring the impacts of this tragedy as they navigate an uncertain future. Film Collider writes, "The Graduates is a compelling drama with incredible performances across the board and confident direction." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
"Food and Country" plays Sunday, April 26 at ISU
SXSW Film Fest Nominee
Sunday, April 27
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
A special Earth Week presentation of "Food and Country". America's policy of producing cheap food hobbles small farmers, ranchers and chefs, so trailblazing food writer Ruth Reichl reaches out to uncover the country's broken food system and the innovators risking it all to transform it. NPR writes, "This film is really begging us to take a second to look at how are we living, and asks if that's really the best way to live." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Sunday, April 27
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
A special Earth Week presentation of "Food and Country". America's policy of producing cheap food hobbles small farmers, ranchers and chefs, so trailblazing food writer Ruth Reichl reaches out to uncover the country's broken food system and the innovators risking it all to transform it. NPR writes, "This film is really begging us to take a second to look at how are we living, and asks if that's really the best way to live." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
"Columbia River Canoe Project" plays Tuesday, April 22 at ISU
Earth Day Movie!!!
Tuesday, April 22
5:30 & 7:00 p.m.
The Columbia River Canoe Project documentary follows the entirety of the expedition led by Robert Lester, a 26-year-old professional skier, mountaineer, and adventurer, who grew up in the mountains around Butte Montana, developing a love for the outdoors and adventure from a young age. That love of the outdoors and natural world naturally led to a desire for conservation and a passion for environmental stewardship. Robert and his cousin Braxton take the journey, while also examining the complex issues facing the Columbia River Watershed between Butte, Montana, and Astoria, Oregon. It is a story of inspiration, grit, and growth, set in one of North America's most beautiful and important rivers. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID. All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, April 22
5:30 & 7:00 p.m.
The Columbia River Canoe Project documentary follows the entirety of the expedition led by Robert Lester, a 26-year-old professional skier, mountaineer, and adventurer, who grew up in the mountains around Butte Montana, developing a love for the outdoors and adventure from a young age. That love of the outdoors and natural world naturally led to a desire for conservation and a passion for environmental stewardship. Robert and his cousin Braxton take the journey, while also examining the complex issues facing the Columbia River Watershed between Butte, Montana, and Astoria, Oregon. It is a story of inspiration, grit, and growth, set in one of North America's most beautiful and important rivers. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID. All are welcome to attend.
"The Fire Inside" plays Sunday, April 13 at ISU
Critics Choice Winner
Sunday, April 13
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
This true story follows Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a boxer from Flint, Mich., who trained to become the first woman in U.S. history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. Variety magazine writes, "It’s a real rouser. Yet the film is rooted in a sobering grasp of the trauma that can be the flip side of triumph. The arc of the drama is built around an enormous curveball it throws at the audience. And that’s when the movie really gets good." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Sunday, April 13
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
This true story follows Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a boxer from Flint, Mich., who trained to become the first woman in U.S. history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. Variety magazine writes, "It’s a real rouser. Yet the film is rooted in a sobering grasp of the trauma that can be the flip side of triumph. The arc of the drama is built around an enormous curveball it throws at the audience. And that’s when the movie really gets good." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Film Society's Next Show:
Best Picture Oscar Nominee
Sunday, April 6
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 6
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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.
