FilmScene In Focus - March / April 2022

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CLASSICS

We pay homage to Bogdanovich and Poitier, dance with Fosse, and laugh with Wertmüller.

THE YEAR’S BEST PARTY

We celebrate the best films of the year on awards night at the Blue Carpet Bash.

MARCH | APRIL 2022

NEW SEATING AT OUR REMODELED FILMSCENE ON THE PED MALL

CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH CINEMA “It’s the kind of dream that gets better the more people you share it with.” — Kermit the Frog, The Muppet Movie Nowhere in the job description does it ask for “Muppet impersonation skills.”

Yet, if there is a moment that best encapsulates the work, perhaps this is it: standing before a room of children and parents, a green felt frog on one hand, microphone in the other, delivering a lesson on puppetry in film before we sit down to watch The Muppet Movie together.

When people ask if FilmScene is “a regular movie theater?” the answer is no, “more than.” And this is it. We entertain, yes. But, we also educate, we challenge, we inspire. With an emphasis on “together.”

That shared experience cannot be had at home (though we do hope this feels like home). As moviegoing rebounds this year, this is what excites us most, having you here with us, watching movies side by side.

In March, that shared experience includes big films like The Batman (written by an Iowa alum) and tender small films like Great Freedom. It includes rooting for The Queen of Basketball on screen during the Oscar Shorts and again on the big night during our Blue Carpet Bash.

Whatever it is that makes FilmScene your home for movies — be it big picture and sound, Iowa beer and popcorn, or cinema you can’t find anywhere else — we’re all part of one community of movie lovers.

Thanks for sharing the dream,

Andrew Sherburne Executive Director

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COME TOGETHER FOR...

BIG SCREEN SPECTACLES

Like The Batman. Grab your popcorn!

SMALL FORM TREATS

Bijou’s Open Screen presents a collection of short films from local filmmakers.

FILMS THAT PROMOTE ACTION

with Community Collaborations.

MARCH 27, 5:30PM | THE CHAUNCEY | FREE Walk down the blue carpet, predict the winners, compete for prizes, maybe snag some giveaways, snack on bottomless Iowa popcorn and sip on delicious movie-inspired drinks. It’s the movies biggest night of the year and we want to celebrate with you!

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NEW RELEASES THE BATMAN

(2022, USA) Dir. Matt Reeves

Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman (Robert Pattinson) has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. When a killer targets Gotham’s elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends the masked detective on an investigation into the underworld.

“One of the most highly-anticipated superhero blockbusters of the year.”—Jeremy Mathai, SlashFilm

OPENS MARCH 4

FABIAN: GOING TO THE DOGS

(2021, Germany) Dir. Dominik Graf

A young ad-man for a cigarette company falls in love with a beautiful actress. As her career begins to blossom, prospects for his future begin to wane amid the twilight hedonism of pre-Nazi Germany.

“A vigorous, expansive romance of the times.”—Daniel Kasman, MUBI

OPENS MARCH 11

WRITING WITH FIRE

(2021, India) Dirs. Sushmit Ghosh, Rintu Thomas In this Oscar nominated documentary, a fearless group of journalists maintain India’s only women-led news outlet, reporting from a social environment built to divide.

“Rousing...nothing short of galvanizing.”

—Devika Girish, The New York Times

OPENS MARCH 11

X

(2022, USA) Dir. Ti West In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.

“If you need me, I’m already waiting in line.”—BJ Colangelo, SlashFilm

OPENS MARCH 18

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THE OUTFIT

(2022, USA) Dir. Graham Moore From the Academy Award-winning writer of The Imitation Game comes a gripping thriller in which an expert tailor (Mark Rylance) must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters.

“Beautifully designed, carefully measured and expertly cut.”

—Nikki Baughan, Screen Daily

OPENS MARCH 18

GREAT FREEDOM

(2021, Austria, Germany) Dir. Sebastian Meise Unfolding across three decades, this drama traces the repeated imprisonment of one man under Paragraph 175 — a law criminalizing homosexual activity. After being “liberated” by Allied forces in 1945, Hans is transferred directly from a concentration camp to prison to finish out his sentence. There, he forms an unlikely connection with his cellmate Viktor, a convicted murder.

“An exquisite marriage of personal, political and sensual storytelling.”

—Guy Lodge, Variety

OPENS MARCH 18

COMPARTMENT NO. 6

(2021, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Germany) Dir. Juho Kuosmanen A young Finnish woman escapes an enigmatic love affair in Moscow by train and is forced to share the long ride and a tiny sleeping car with a larger than life Russian miner. “[A] smart, emotionally nuanced film that rarely goes where you expect.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times

OPENS MARCH 25

NITRAM

(2021, Australia) Dir. Justin Kurzel Based on a true story, Nitram is an isolated young man living with his parents until he meets an eccentric heiress.

What follows is a gripping portrait of nihilism and violence.

“Another extraordinary achievement from Kurzel” —Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian

OPENS MARCH 30

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NEW RELEASES YOU WON’T BE ALONE

(2022, Australia, UK, Serbia) Dir. Goran Stolevski

Set in an isolated mountain village in 19th century Macedonia, this debut feature follows a young girl who is kidnapped and transformed into a witch by an ancient spirit. Curious about life as a human, the young witch accidentally kills a peasant in the nearby village and takes her victim’s shape to live life in her skin. “[An] uncategorizable and emotionally gutting debut.”

—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire

OPENS APRIL 1

AHED’S KNEE

(2021, Israel) Dir.Nadav Lapid Y, an Israeli filmmaker, arrives in a remote village to present one of his films. He meets Yahalom, officer for the Ministry of Culture, and finds himself fighting two losing battles.

“A spiky, intelligent drama about conflict and reconciliation.”

—Sophie Monks Kaufman, Little White Lies

OPENS APRIL 1

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

(2022, USA) Dirs. Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert

A hilarious, big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about a Chinese American woman who can’t seem to finish her taxes. “[An] extraordinary feat of filmmaking.”

—Janet Pierson, Director of SXSW Film

OPENS IN APRIL

COW

(2021, UK) Dir. Andrea Arnold An endeavor to consider cows. To move us closer to them.

To see both their beauty and the challenge of their lives.

A film about one dairy cow’s reality and acknowledging her great service to us.

“A piece of pure cinema.”—Jason Solomons, The Wrap

OPENS APRIL 8

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PARIS, 13TH DISTRICT

(2021, France) Dir. Jacques Audiard

Émilie meets Camille who is attracted to Nora, who crosses paths with Amber. Three girls and a boy - They’re friends, sometimes lovers and often both.

“A silky, soulful black-and-white tapestry of single millennials seeking connection.”—Peter Debruge, Variety

OPENS APRIL 15

GAGARINE

(2020, France) Dirs. Fanny Liatard, Jérémy Trouilh From the heights of his apartment, 16-year-old Yuri dreams of becoming an astronaut. But when plans to demolish his community’s home are leaked, Yuri joins the resistance.

“A dream built from debris…[a] lovely and moving debut.”

—Jessica Kiang, Variety

OPENS APRIL 15

WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR

(2021, USA) Dir. Jane Schoenbrun

Alone in her attic bedroom, teenager Casey becomes immersed in an online role-playing horror game, wherein she begins to document the changes that may or may not be happening to her.

“A tender and intimate teenage journey.”

—Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter

OPENS APRIL 22

THE NORTHMAN

(2022, USA) Dir. Robert Eggers

An action-filled historical epic with a star studded cast that follows a young Viking prince (Alexander Skarsgård) on his quest to avenge his father’s murder at the turn of the 10th century.

“I was really blown away.”—Ralph Ineson, NME

OPENS APRIL 22

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SERIES PROGRAMMING

FIRE OF LOVE

VINO VERITE PLACEHOLDER / MEMBERSHIPS

SUN, MAR 6, 8PM | CHAUNCEY

(2022, USA) Dir. Sara Dosa Th,gokinvpr- htg ou Film. Wine. Truth. Vino Vérité presented by Bread Garden Market and Little Village is a series Intrepid scientists and lovers Katia and Maurice Krafft die in a volcanic explosion doing the g n i t s e r a y featuring talented new voices and established masters of vérité filmmaking in person tovul present very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing |lms edpair with their thought-provoking, chance-taking, and visually-arresting films. some of nature’s most explosive imagery. Filmmaker Erin Casper, an Iowa alum, won the top edcurat wines in a Each event a wine tasting hand-selected pairings, hors d’oeuvres, and a catered documentary editingfeatures awards at Sundance forwith her work weaving Miranda July’s poetic narration hcsear for truh in dessert reception with theworthy filmmaker. into a mesmerizing big screen thrill of the wanderlust, curiosity and passion of this cinema tha sgbrin miraculous couple. eshfr |lgmakin The series title, “Vino Vérité” is a playful combination of the latin phrase “in vino veritas”—in wine esoicv ot Ioaw Ci.ty is truth—and the filmmaking termscientists “cinemaever vérité,” a naturalistic approach to storytelling “One ofthere the most heartwarming movies about made.”

—RogerEbert.com which seeks to observe truth through intimate, candid realism.

TICKETS $20 Public / $15 Members / $10 Students DIALOGUE Filmmaker and Iowa alum Erin Casper in person

MAY IN MAY

AN ELAINE MAY RETROSPECTIVE Elaine May is a singular voice in the world of comedy with an uncanny ability to elevate and layer emotional resonance within moments of laugh out loud hilarity that remains unparalleled. The writer, director, actor, and comedian celebrates her 90th birthday in April. To mark the occasion, we will be honoring her life and work throughout the month that shares her name, showcasing May’s complete filmography as director in chronological order with an accompanying edition of our FilmScene 101 seminar series.

MAY 3-26

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EAST OF MIDDLE WEST

(2021, USA) Dir. Mokotsi Rukundo

A teenage boy, a widowed father, and a con artist’s worlds collide after a tragic accident takes the lives of a young child and a mother in a small Midwestern town in the early ’90s.

DIALOGUE Director Mokotsi Rukundo APRIL 3 | CHAUNCEY

PRIDE AT FILMSCENE In partnership with Iowa City Pride, a monthly showcase of the best in new and classic LGBTQIA+ from around the world.

World-class theatre performances filmed at the Royal National Theatre in London, presented in partnership with The Englert Theatre and Riverside Theatre.

TICKETS $18 $15 Students + Seniors $9 Members, Friends of the Englert, and Riverside Theatre Members

I’VE HEARD THE MERMAIDS SINGING

TOVE

(1987, Canada) Dir. Patricia Rozema

(2020, Finland, Sweden) Dir.Zaida Bergroth

A charming, whimsical story.

35th Anniversary | 4K Restoration

Follow Moomins creator Tove Jansson’s artistic struggles and sordid love life.

MARCH 24, 6:30PM | PED MALL

APRIL 21, 6:30PM | PED MALL

NO MAN’S LAND

THE BOOK OF DUST

(2016, UK) Dir. Sean Mathias

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in Harold Pinter’s enigmatic play.

(2022, UK) Dir. Nicholas Hytner

MARCH 20, 1PM | CHAUNCEY

APRIL 24, 1PM | CHAUNCEY

Two young people find themselves at the centre of a terrifying manhunt.

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Punch in for weird Wednesdays at 10pm for B-movies, camp classics, and fright favorites. Cheap tickets, cheap beer & cheap fun! All screenings at 10pm at The Chauncey.

THE PIZZAGATE MASSACRE

ARMY OF DARKNESS

(1992) Dir. Sam Raimi

(2020) Dir. John Valley

Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas. Join us for a very special Ash Wednesday at the Late Shift!

MARCH 2

The most bizarre crime in American history that never happened.

MARCH 9

DEATH GAME

BLACK CAESAR

(1973) Dir. Larry Cohen

(1977) Dir. Peter S. Traynor

On the Ides of March, Caesar was murdered. On March 16th, Black Caesar lives!

Donna and Jackie are every man’s fantasy and one man’s nightmare. The object is to stay alive.

MARCH 23

MARCH 16

PSYCHO APE!

(2020) Dir. Addison Binek

A DIY gore-illa filmmaking gore-fest - Directer Binek in person!

MARCH 30

TARGETS

APRIL FOOL’S DAY

(1986) Dir. Fred Walton

(1968) Dir. Peter Bogdanovich

This April Fool’s Day, spend some time with some good friends... who have some time to kill.

In his directorial debut, Peter Bogdanovich weaves two disparate story lines into a terrifying moment of confrontation.

APRIL 6

APRIL 1

BUCK AND THE PREACHER

REEFER MADNESS

(1936) Dir. Louis J. Gasnier

(1972) Dir. Sidney Poitier They’ll take on the guns of the whole damned West after they take on each other!

APRIL 12, 13

DISORIENTING DICK

APRIL 20

(2022) Dir. Richard Griffin

World premiere - Director Griffin in person!

APRIL 27

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This landmark propaganda gigglefest is back in a new 2K presentation, also featuring vintage trailers and commercials!

Sponsored by

Monthly screenings on the Second Saturday with Sunday and Thursday early-out encores.

Kids can pick up a Picture Show Passport to log moviegoing with fun stickers and earn prizes!

FREE FOR KIDS, $5 FOR ADULTS! | CHAUNCEY

WHISPER OF THE HEART

(1995, Japan) Dir. Yoshifumi Kondô

A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a quiet schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted

by The Baron, a magical cat figurine, Shizuku embarks on a life-changing adventure.

MARCH 12 & 13 11AM | MARCH 17 3:30PM

CHICKEN RUN

(2000, USA, UK, France, Ireland) Dirs. Peter Lord, Nick Park The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop-even if they can’t fly! Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly, and the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.

APRIL 9 & 10 11AM | APRIL 14 3:30PM

LILO AND STITCH

(2002, USA) Dir. Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders Get ready to crash-land on Earth with Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet. As he wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mischievous adopted alien “puppy” of an independent little girl named Lilo and learns about loyalty, friendship, and family.

MAY 14 & 15 11AM | MAY 19 3:30PM

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BIJOU FILM BOARD UNIVERSITY OF IOWA’S STUDENT FILM BOARD SINCE 1972

AFTER HOURS A late-night series featuring cult classics, fan favorites, recent releases, and modern genre films. Saturdays at 10pm.

THELMA & LOUISE

MARCH 5

THE LIVING END

(1991,USA) Dir. Ridley Scott

(1992, USA) Dir. Gregg Araki

Two best friends go on an adventure that soon turns into a terrifying escape.

Gay hustler Luke and movie critic Jon go on a hedonistic, dangerous journey.

MARCH 26

SCHOOL OF ROCK

(2003, USA) Dir. Richard Linklater

Overly enthusiastic guitarist Dewey Finn (Jack Black) gets thrown out of his band and is desperate need of work.

Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite private elementary school, he gets his privileged and precocious charges in touch with their inner rock ‘n’ roll animals and imagines redemption at a local Battle of the Bands.

APRIL 2

SING STREET

FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF

(2016, Ireland, UK) Dir. John Carney

APRIL 9

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life bystarting a band.

(1986, USA) Dir. John Hughes APRIL 16

THE FRESHMAN

APRIL 23

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A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off.

THE SOCIAL NETWORK

(1925, USA) Dirs. Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor

(2010, USA) Dir. David Fincher

A nerdy college student will do anything to become popular on campus.

Mark Zuckerberg is sued by the twins who claim he stole their idea for Facebook.

APRIL 30

The Bijou Film Board is a student-run UI organization dedicated to the exhibition of American independent, foreign and classic cinema. The Bijou assists FilmScene with program curation and operations.

All Bijou screenings are free for UI students and held at The Chauncey.

HORIZONS Stamp your passport for a cinematic world tour, Thursdays at 7pm.

One UI student who attends every screening will win a study abroad scholarship!

SONG WITHOUT A NAME

RAFIKI

(2018, Kenya) Dir. Wanuri Kahiu

(2019, Peru) Dir. Melina Leon MARCH 8

Georgina’s newborn is stolen at a fake health clinic.

MARCH 29

A.P.E

APRIL 12

Two girls in love are forced to choose between happiness and safety.

SHIN GODZILLA

(1976, South Korea) Dir. Paul Leder

(2016, Japan) Dirs. Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi

A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a ship off the coast of Korea.

Japan is plunged into chaos upon the appearance of a giant monster.

APRIL 26

FILM FORUM Special screenings and discussions of acclaimed and provocative films in cooperation with University of Iowa departments and organizations. Thursdays at 7pm.

PROMARE

(2019, Japan) Dir. Hiroyuki Imaishi Thirty years has passed since a race of flame-wielding mutant beings destroyed half of the world. When a new group of mutants appears, a battle begins.

MARCH 22

EVA HESSE

APRIL 5

KUSAMA: INFINITY

(2016, USA, Germany) Dir. Marcie Begleiter

(2018, USA) Dir. Heather Lenz

The life and times of ground-breaking artist Eva Hesse.

Artist Yayoi Kusama and experts discuss her life and work.

APRIL 19

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SPECIAL EVENTS EVERYTHING IS TERRIBLE - KIDZ KLUB! (2022, USA) Dir. Everything is Terrible!

A new and fantastical expedition into found footage, presented live by the touring artist collective.

Presented in partnership with The Englert Theatre

MARCH 12, 8PM | CHAUNCEY

CRIP CAMP

(2020, USA) Dirs. James Lebrecht, Nicole Newnham A spirited look at the fight for disability rights by teen activists on the heels of Woodstock in the early 1970s.

Presented in partnership with the UI Lecture Committee with subject/activist Judy Heumann for Q&A and book signing

MARCH 29, 6:30PM | CHAUNCEY

MAN WITH A MOVIE CAMERA LIVE SCORE

(1929, Soviet Union) Dir. Dziga Vertov

A landmark work of Soviet cinema showing everyday urban life.

LIVE SCORE Justin Sherburn of Montopolis and Okkervil River and Gunner Ross

APRIL 14 | CHAUNCEY

COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS A DECENT HOME

(2021, USA) Dir. Sara Terry

When housing that’s on the lowest rung of the American Dream is being devoured by the wealthiest of the wealthy, whose dream are we serving?

DIALOGUE Director Sara Terry

APRIL 28 | CHAUNCEY

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In 2022, for the fifth consecutive year, FilmScene is thrilled to join theaters across the country to present Science on Screen®, with a six-film program starting in March, exploring the climate crisis, women in science, dance and robotics, food science in cannabis, and more. Each event includes dialogue with individuals connected to the film and/or with experts in the field to enhance our understanding of science in cinema.

Presented as part of Science on Screen® - An initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, with major support from the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

(2015, Australia, USA) Dir. George Miller

The Future is Now: Climate Change and the International Water Crisis with Eric Tate, UI Associate Professor of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences and Mazahir Salih, Executive Director at the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa.

MARCH 22, 6:30PM | POST-SCREENING RECEPTION | $5

PICTURE A SCIENTIST

(2020, USA) Dirs. Sharon Shattuck, Ian Cheney An Unlevel Playing Field: Women in Science with Dr. Florence Williams. Part of Iowa City Darwin Day: Science Fest.

This documentary chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists.

APRIL 8, 7:30PM | FREE

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(2021, USA) Dir. Amenda Tate The Body Electric: The Art of Movement and Robotics with a performance by Lovar Davis Kidd. A short art documentary exploring labor and humanity in this tech-saturated era.

DIALOGUE Director Amenda Tate APRIL 16, 1:30PM | $5

REEFER MADNESS

(1936, USA) Dir. Louis J. Gasnier

A Blazing New World: The Food Science of Cannabis with Food Scientist Lucas Donnan. Originally an Afterschool Special, this cult classic is a hilarious manifestation of the American establishment’s bottomless paranoia.

APRIL 20, 10PM | LATE SHIFT

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CLASSICS An ongoing series of essential cinema new and old. Everything from 16mm rarities to shiny new 4K DCP restorations of truly iconic works worthy of the big screen. Whether you’re taking these in for the first time or the hundredth, you can’t go wrong with the classics in a dark room with your fellow film lovers.

CABARET

(1972, USA) Dir. Bob Fosse Berlin, 1931. As Nazism rises in Germany, flamboyant American Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) sings in a decadent nightclub and falls in love with a British language teacher (Michael York). But Sally’s small, carefree, and fragile cabaret world is about to be crushed.

MARCH 13, 14 & 17 | CHAUNCEY | 50TH ANNIVERSARY

HESTER STREET

(1975, USA) Dir. Joan Micklin Silver Gitl (Carol Kane) and her son arrive on the lower East side of New York in 1896 to join her husband Jake. While Jake, who has a job in a sweatshop and an English-speaking girlfriend, has completely embraced America, Gitl clings to her old country ways.

MARCH 18, 21 & 23 | CHAUNCEY | 4K RESTORATION

THE CONVERSATION

(1974, USA) Dir. Francis Ford Coppola

Lonely wiretapping expert and devout Catholic Harry Caul (Gene Hackman) is hired to record a seemingly innocuous conversation in San Francisco’s Union Square between two lovers. But what one hears can ultimately turn out to be quite different from what was actually recorded.

MARCH 18, 19 & 21 | CHAUNCEY

THE SEDUCTION OF MIMI

(1972, Italy) Dir. Lina Wertmüller

A raucous sex comedy that brought international fame to Oscar winning director Lina Wertmuller (Swept Away).

Wertmüller’s classic takes aim at a corrupt government, compromised labor leaders and the Neanderthal sexual politics of men in power, with uproarious results.

MARCH 25, 28 & 31 | CHAUNCEY | 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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IN MEMORIAM PETER BOGDANOVICH

Director, film historian, and all around keeper of the flame for Old Hollywood, Peter Bogdanovich was a link between eras. A New Hollywood director with a foot planted in the decades before him. His films reflected his love and admiration of the old masters and showed a mastery all his own. In this tribute to the great director, we present some of those iconic works.

THE LAST PICTURE SHOW

APRIL 1, 3 & 4

WHAT’S UP DOC?

(1971, USA)

(1972, USA)

An aching portrait of a dying West, set in the early 1950’s in the loneliest Texas nowheresville.

This hilarious screwball comedy goes a mile a minute wearing it’s cartoony influences on its sleeve.

APRIL 1, 2 & 5

PAPER MOON (1973, USA) Real-life father and daughter Ryan and Tatum O’Neal team up as slick con-artists Moses Pray and Addie Loggins in 1930s Kansas.

APRIL 2, 3 & 7

SIDNEY POITIER Actor, activist, director, and a pioneering legend, Sidney Poitier’s impact on the world of cinema and beyond is immeasurable. Breaking boundaries for Black actors, he commanded his star power to open doors for those that would come after him and was instrumental in the Civil Rights movement of the time through his work in Hollywood. In this tribute to powerhouse actor who exemplified dignity we showcase his directorial debut and couple of his most notable films.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN

(1961, USA) Dir. Daniel Petrie

This stirring portrait follows a Black Chicago family’s attempt to get out of the slums and build a better life for themselves.

APRIL 8, 10 & 11

IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT

APRIL 9, 10 & 11

BUCK AND THE PREACHER

(1967, USA) Dir. Norman Jewison

(1972, USA) Dir. Sidney Poitier

A black police detective is mistakenly suspected of a local murder.

A wagon master and a con-man preacher help freed slaves out West.

APRIL 12, 13

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ABOUT FILMSCENE GETTING HERE FilmScene operates two downtown Iowa City cinemas. Access is near multiple major highways, I-80 (Exit 244), Iowa Highway 1 and US Highway 6.

Parking and access is convenient for both locations, including an attached parking ramp at The Chauncey. Ramp parking near the Ped Mall location is free for the first hour. Metered and ramp parking at the Chauncey is free after 6:00pm and all day on Sundays.

THE PED MALL

THE CHAUNCEY

118 E. COLLEGE ST. #101

404 E COLLEGE ST. #100

Our original downtown cinema opened in 2013 as a single-screen venue. Now boasting two screens (52-seat and 20-seat) in a beautifully restored historic venue, FilmScene on the Ped Mall is an intimate viewing experience with first-rate digital picture and sound.

Our state-of-the-art three-screen facility (117-seat, 65-seat and 30-seat) opened in the fall of 2019. Boasting the Midwest’s best digital picture and sound, 35mm and 16mm capabilities and a selection of comfortable seating for every taste, FilmScene at the Chauncey is a landmark destination for Iowa cinephiles.

TICKETING

ACCESSIBILITY

The FilmScene box office opens one hour before the first show of the day. FilmScene at The Chauncey and FilmScene on the Ped Mall are reserved seating for all shows. All ticket sales are final, no refunds or exchanges.

All of our theaters offer wheelchair seating and companion seating, accessible restrooms, concession stands and lobby areas. FilmScene at The Chauncey offers a drop-off zone on College St. and a covered walkway from the third floor of the parking ramp.

PRICES

We offer weekly open captions screenings of select new releases, and FilmScene at The Chauncey offers assistive listening headsets and closed-caption devices for all digital movies with closed captioning available upon request at the box office.

Members: $7.00

See all the benefits of membership at icfilmscene.org

Evening: $12.00 Matinee: $10.50 Senior (60+):

$9.50

Youth (12 & under):

$9.50

UI Students:

$9.50

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PARTNERSHIPS AND RENTALS FilmScene regularly works with community groups and individuals to curate partnership screenings, and welcomes suggestions at icfilmscene.org/partner.

Our spaces are also available for conferences, private screenings and gatherings. For more information visit icfilmscene.org/rentals.

MISSION STAFF AND BOARD

FilmScene is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural vitality of the Iowa City area through film that challenges, inspires, educates and entertains.

FilmScene operates in partnership with the Bijou Film Board, a University of Iowa student organization, to provide full-time, community-supported cinema in downtown Iowa City showcasing the best in American independent and international filmmaking.

FilmScene’s primary program areas include: the exhibition of first run films and repertory selections, film education and media literacy, support for regional filmmakers, and community building through partnerships and dialogues.

FILMSCENE STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Graham Bly, Box Office Manager Ben Delgado, Programming Director Aaron Holmgren, Theater Manager Angie Mabeus, Events Coordinator Ross Meyer, Projection and Facilities Director Stacia Stonerook, Marketing Manager Emily Salmonson, Operations Director Andrew Sherburne, Executive Director

Nick Westergaard, Chair Anna Stone, Vice Chair Jake Nelson, Secretary John Quinto, Treasurer Will Downing, Past Chair

THEATER STAFF: Molly Gehlsen, Shift Supervisor Cooper Harrison, Shift Supervisor Bailey Ostman, Shift Supervisor Maddie Todd, Shift Supervisor Lucas Anschel, Rob Ascher Madi Beauchamp, Talia Halleck Colin Mattox, Manisha Modukuri Shane O’Shaughnessy, Bob Pentuic Jack Roche, Olivia Seubert Ashlyn Watson

PROJECTIONISTS: Calvin Leslie, Lee Sailor, Alysun Shamburg, Harry Westergaard

Nancy Bird, Danica Bird, Corey Creekmur, T.J. Dedeaux-Norris, Monique Galpin, David Gould, Tommy Haines, Hans House, Uri Lessing, Monica Moen, Royceann Porter, Sarah Russett, Steven Ungar, Harry Westergaard, Lynn Weinstein

BIJOU FILM BOARD Harry Westergaard, Executive Director Matthew Huh, Programming Director Olivia Fink, Finance Director Orson Codd, Marketing Director

HORIZONS Alex Escalada, Chair, Lauren Egan, William Etienne, Kathleen Kenney, Sheila Pang, Alex Martinez

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