Film Society's Next Show:
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 "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.
"Ballad of Wallis Island" at ISU Friday, June 6
Friday, June 6
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
This Sundance Film Festival honoree is an acclaimed indie comedy/drama that follows an eccentric millionaire who pays his favorite musical duo to come to his island to perform a concert. The only problem is the duo has broken up and each don't know the other is coming. Amy Nicholson of the Los Angeles Times writes, "It’s something almost as rare as a revelation: a crowdpleaser I’d recommend to everyone, and I have... and now I’m tipping you off, too." Admission is $3 for the public,$2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
This Sundance Film Festival honoree is an acclaimed indie comedy/drama that follows an eccentric millionaire who pays his favorite musical duo to come to his island to perform a concert. The only problem is the duo has broken up and each don't know the other is coming. Amy Nicholson of the Los Angeles Times writes, "It’s something almost as rare as a revelation: a crowdpleaser I’d recommend to everyone, and I have... and now I’m tipping you off, too." Admission is $3 for the public,$2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
"Black Bag" plays Friday, May 16 at ISU
Friday, May 16
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
George and Kathryn are part of a covert group of government operatives. When his beloved wife, Kathryn, is suspected of betraying the nation, intelligence agent George Woodhouse faces the ultimate test -- loyalty to his marriage or his country. Salon calls it, "Movie-watching at its finest... bound to be as enjoyable on a plane or on that comfy couch as it is in the theater. Just make no mistake: This is the most delightful moviegoing experience you can have this year." Admission is $3 for the public,$2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
5:00 & 7:30 p.m.
George and Kathryn are part of a covert group of government operatives. When his beloved wife, Kathryn, is suspected of betraying the nation, intelligence agent George Woodhouse faces the ultimate test -- loyalty to his marriage or his country. Salon calls it, "Movie-watching at its finest... bound to be as enjoyable on a plane or on that comfy couch as it is in the theater. Just make no mistake: This is the most delightful moviegoing experience you can have this year." Admission is $3 for the public,$2 for ISU staff/faculty and free for ISU students with a 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.