"Common Ground" plays Sunday, April 28 at ISU
FREE Film Night !!!
Palm Springs & Tribeca Film Festival Winner
Sunday, April 28, at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Bengal Theater
Winner of the "Cinema for Peace" Award, this Palm Springs and Tribeca Film Festival winning story about sustainable farming explores how many of the problems in the world connect to the state of the world's soil. Independent farmers, implementing historic indigenous techniques, demonstrate how changing agricultural practices could potentially save the world. "One of the most powerful, illuminating and vital wake-up calls since Food, Inc.," writes NYC Movie Guru, while Film Threat call it, "That rare documentary that actually proposes solutions… practical solutions," and Film Inquiry writes, "'Common Ground' is a vital, necessary documentation that there is a better way – a smarter way." All are welcome to attend. For these showings, organic popcorn will be served at the concession stand, with real butter available. These film showings are co-sponsored by the ISU Political Science Department, League of Women Voters, Portneuf Resource Council and the Pocatello Film Society.
Palm Springs & Tribeca Film Festival Winner
Sunday, April 28, at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Bengal Theater
Winner of the "Cinema for Peace" Award, this Palm Springs and Tribeca Film Festival winning story about sustainable farming explores how many of the problems in the world connect to the state of the world's soil. Independent farmers, implementing historic indigenous techniques, demonstrate how changing agricultural practices could potentially save the world. "One of the most powerful, illuminating and vital wake-up calls since Food, Inc.," writes NYC Movie Guru, while Film Threat call it, "That rare documentary that actually proposes solutions… practical solutions," and Film Inquiry writes, "'Common Ground' is a vital, necessary documentation that there is a better way – a smarter way." All are welcome to attend. For these showings, organic popcorn will be served at the concession stand, with real butter available. These film showings are co-sponsored by the ISU Political Science Department, League of Women Voters, Portneuf Resource Council and the Pocatello Film Society.
Image Award Nominee "ORIGIN" plays Sun, Apr 28
Image Award Nominee
Sunday, April 28
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Based on the best selling novel "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," a woman grappling with tremendous personal tragedy sets herself on a path of global investigation and discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds beauty and bravery while crafting one of the defining American books of our time. "Rich in thought, “Origin” is a dense, forceful masterwork, and, quite simply, the most radical film of DuVernay’s career," writes Robert Daniels of rogerebert.com and Indiewire. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
Sunday, April 28
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Based on the best selling novel "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," a woman grappling with tremendous personal tragedy sets herself on a path of global investigation and discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds beauty and bravery while crafting one of the defining American books of our time. "Rich in thought, “Origin” is a dense, forceful masterwork, and, quite simply, the most radical film of DuVernay’s career," writes Robert Daniels of rogerebert.com and Indiewire. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID.
"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.
British Film Nominee "EMILY" plays Sunday, April 30
(Note - This Movie Change is due to licensing issue. "Living" will be shown on May 18 instead.)
British Film Awards Nominee
Sunday, April 30
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
This British Film Awards nominee is based on the acclaimed writer of Wuthering Heights, young Emily Brontë, who desires personal and artistic freedom but struggles within the boundaries of her family and society. She finds a way to channel her creative ability into writing the acclaimed novel. The Associated Press calls it, "A bold and audacious retelling of Emily Brontë’s life starring an uncommonly compelling Emma Mackey." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
British Film Awards Nominee
Sunday, April 30
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
This British Film Awards nominee is based on the acclaimed writer of Wuthering Heights, young Emily Brontë, who desires personal and artistic freedom but struggles within the boundaries of her family and society. She finds a way to channel her creative ability into writing the acclaimed novel. The Associated Press calls it, "A bold and audacious retelling of Emily Brontë’s life starring an uncommonly compelling Emma Mackey." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Film Society's Next Show:
Sunday, December 11
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
The Swearing Jar is a Canadian movie about a high-school music teacher who throws a birthday concert for her husband, Simon, which rekindles reminiscences of their past. Through comedy, music and memory, we follow the story of Carey and Simon's relationship, the birth of their child... and the lie that threatens it all. Admission is $3 for the Public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
The Swearing Jar is a Canadian movie about a high-school music teacher who throws a birthday concert for her husband, Simon, which rekindles reminiscences of their past. Through comedy, music and memory, we follow the story of Carey and Simon's relationship, the birth of their child... and the lie that threatens it all. Admission is $3 for the Public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Free Film Night on Sunday, Nov. 6
FREE Film Night!!!
Sunday, November 6
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
After a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School claims 17 lives, a number of students rally themselves around the tragedy as an opportunity to speak out against the national gun violence epidemic and momentum builds as youth from around the world begin to speak up amidst a worldwide rally against gun violence. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated, but not required.
Sunday, November 6
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
After a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School claims 17 lives, a number of students rally themselves around the tragedy as an opportunity to speak out against the national gun violence epidemic and momentum builds as youth from around the world begin to speak up amidst a worldwide rally against gun violence. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated, but not required.
Official Competition plays October 30
Sunday, October 30
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
"Official Competition" stars Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruze, in an offbeat comedy where a wealthy businessman hires a neurotic director to produce his crowning achievement, a brilliant art film, but what ensues is a clashing of styles between two prima-donna actors vying for the front seat in the production. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
"Official Competition" stars Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruze, in an offbeat comedy where a wealthy businessman hires a neurotic director to produce his crowning achievement, a brilliant art film, but what ensues is a clashing of styles between two prima-donna actors vying for the front seat in the production. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
Film Society's Next Show:
Sunday, October 2
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Acclaimed British movie "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris" is based on the best selling book, where a hard working war widow receives an unexpected sum of money and decides to travel to purchase the dress she's always dreamed of, and finds out more about herself and impacts the lives of countless others in the process. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.