"Arthur the King" plays Fri, May 31

Submitted by rode on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 07:04
Friday, May 31
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.

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Desperate for one last chance to win, Michael Light convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team gets pushed to the outer limits of endurance, a dog named Arthur comes along for the ride, redefining what victory, loyalty and friendship truly means. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students.

"Everything in Between" plays Fri, May 24

Submitted by rode on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 06:59
Friday, May 24
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.

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An alienated teenager forms a deep bond with a world traveling free spirit as they learn to find meaning and purpose through the pain of love and loss. Filmink Australia writes, "'Everything In Between' is poignant, involving and rewarding viewing," while Subculture Entertainment calls it a "Brilliantly written romantic drama that is made even better by the outstanding performances of its main cast. One of the best films of the year." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students.

"Dune Part 2" plays Friday, May 17

Submitted by rode on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 06:50
Friday, May 17
4:30 & 7:30 p.m.

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Paul Atreides unites with the desert dwellers called the Fremen, while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students.

Image Award Nominee "ORIGIN" plays Sun, Apr 28

Submitted by rode on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 13:36
Image Award Nominee
Sunday, April 28
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
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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

Submitted by rode on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 13:26
Special Encore Screening!!!
Sunday, April 21
1:30 p.m. only

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(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

Submitted by rode on Sun, 09/17/2023 - 19:19
Sunday, October 8
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.

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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

Submitted by rode on Sat, 04/29/2023 - 22:49
(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.

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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:

Submitted by rode on Mon, 10/31/2022 - 21:51
Sunday, December 11
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.

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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.