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DOING GENDER
Celebrate Pride Month with five films showcasing the myriad expressions of trans identity and gender diversity in storytelling.
WES ANDERSON FILMSCENE 101
Follow the evolution of the master of deadpan eccentricity with a four-film deep dive into his work.
MAY | JUNE 2023
BEYOND BLOCKBUSTERS ON THE BIG SCREEN
The only thing that beats the summer tradition of a cold beverage and hot popcorn in a cool dark theater? A free movie in the park after sunset — same popcorn and drink.
May is here, which means the start of the summer movie season and FilmScene has indoor and outdoor treats for audiences as always. While Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City is probably already on your must list, we know you also want our help to unearth some under-the-radar gems. So, what to watch this summer?
• FilmScene in the Park begins Memorial Day weekend with Hitchcock’s North by Northwest and the Rooftop opens with Wayne’s World—party on!
• Vino Vérité welcomes not one, but two filmmakers for Hummingbirds, a perfect ode to summer.
• Doing Gender: Trans Perspectives on Film is a month-long series that reclaims narratives about gender diversity from behind and in front of the lens.
• Multiple Filmmaker Spotlight films, join us in support of excellent work by artists in our community.
•…and more, including new 4K restorations, a Wes-themed retrospective/FilmScene 101, films programmed by our high school Scenesters, and over twenty new releases!
As the saying goes, there’s something for everyone. But, as you flip through the following pages for that something that is very much you, we hope you’ll also circle your calendar for something outside that comfort zone.
Enjoy the start of summer, and find the unexpected in the familiar comfort of FilmScene.
See you at the movies,
Andrew Sherburne
Ben Delgado Executive Director Programming Director
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FILMSCENE IN THE PARK
Turn to page 14 for a new season of outdoor cinema
ROOFTOP
Turn to page 15 for classic fun on the roof
DOING GENDER
Turn to page 12 for full series details
FILMMAKER SPOTLIGHT
Turn to page 9 to support local filmmaking
FILMSCENE 101: WES ANDERSON
Turn to page 16 for The Young Person’s Guide to Wes Anderson
CLASSICS
Turn to page 13 for new restorations and Scenesters Selects
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
Turn to page 17 for local partnerships
NEW RELEASES
Turn to page 4 for fabulous first run titles
NEW RELEASES
DE HUMANI CORPORIS FABRICA
(2022, France, Switzerland)
Dirs. Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Verena Paravel
This immersive doc reveals human flesh as an extraordinary landscape that exists only through the gaze of others.
“A work of purest corporeal poetry.”
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times
OPENS MAY 12
BLACKBERRY
(2023, Canada) Dir. Matt Johnson
Starring Glenn Howerton (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) and Jay Baruchel (How to Train Your Dragon), this “true story” of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone is a whirlwind ride through a ruthlessly competitive Silicon Valley at breakneck speeds with charmingly Canadian sensibility.
“A riotous, fiery comedy” —Barry Hertz, Globe and Mail OPENS MAY 12
OTHER PEOPLE’S CHILDREN
(2022, France) Dir. Rebecca Zlotowski
A headstrong schoolteacher forms a deep bond with her boyfriend’s young daughter in this Venice, Toronto, and Sundance festival favorite.
“As richly drawn as it is delicately handled.”
—Jennie Kermode, Eye for Film
OPENS MAY 19
MASTER GARDENER
(2022, USA) Dir. Paul Schrader
A meticulous and mysterious horticulturist begins to show his sordid past when his employer’s granddaughter comes to apprentice with him.
“[Schrader’s] most accomplished film in years.”
—Siddhant Adlakha, IGN Movies
OPENS MAY 19
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R.M.N
(2022, Romania) Dir. Cristian Mungiu
Award-winning director Cristian Mungiu’s (4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days) gripping portrait of ethnic and economic resentments tearing at the fabric of a small mountain town.
“A rigorous, naturalistic, and devastating cross-section of xenophobia.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox
OPENS MAY 19
DRY GROUND BURNING
(2022, Brazil, Portugal) Dirs. Joana Pimenta, Adirley Queirós
In the Sol Nascente favela on the edge of Brasília, Brazil, a group of women hijack a pipeline to sell oil directly to the community.
“Cinema as a radical means of resistance.”
—Marina Ashioti, Little White Lies
OPENS MAY 19
YOU HURT MY FEELINGS
(2023, USA) Dir. Nicole Holofcener
A novelist’s (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) idyllic marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book.
“One of [Holofcener’s] smartest and funniest films.”
—Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com
OPENS MAY 26
THE STARLING GIRL
(2023, USA) Dir. Laurel Parmet
17-year-old Jem Starling struggles with her place within her fundamentalist community. She aspires to be a dutiful Christian, but her burgeoning desires become difficult to reconcile with her faith. Everything changes when her magnetic youth pastor Owen returns from doing missionary work abroad. “You will be blown away by every scene with Scanlen.”
—Zofia Wijaszka, Pay or Wait
OPENS MAY 26
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Opening dates and locations subject to change. Showtimes announced Tuesday before opening date. For up-to-date showtimes visit icfilmscene.org.
NEW RELEASES
THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS
(2022, Italy, Belgium, France) Dirs. Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch
After meeting as children in the Italian Alps, two men reunite as adults to build a cottage as a site of reconciliation.
“A poignant study of the friendship between two young men across four decades.” —Rafaela Sales Ross, Little White Lies
OPENS MAY 26
UNREST
(2022, Switzerland) Dir. Cyril Schäublin
Josephine, a young watchmaker in 1877 Switzerland, gets involved with the rising anarchist movement as new technologies begin to transform money, time and labor in a small town.
“Subtle, meticulous, fascinating.”—Jordan Mintzer, Hollywood Reporter
OPENS MAY 26
SANCTUARY
(2022, USA) Dir. Zachary Wigon
The story of a dominatrix (Margaret Qualley) and Hal (Christopher Abbott), her wealthy client. Hal tries to end their relationship, but his attempt backfires and disaster ensues.
“A twisty, surprisingly heartfelt battle of wills.”
—John
DeFore, Hollywood Reporter
OPENS JUNE 2
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
(2023, USA) Dirs. Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson
Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he finds a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.
“Anticipations for this sequel are nothing if not sky-high.”
—Rafael
Motamayor, SlashFilm
OPENS JUNE 2
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Opening dates and locations to be confirmed. Showtimes announced Tuesday before opening date. For up-to-date showtimes visit icfilmscene.org.
CHILE ‘76
(2022, Chile, Argentina, Qatar) Dir. Manuela Martelli
Chile, 1976. When the family priest asks Carmen to take care of a young man he is hiding, Carmen steps into an unexpected role in the rebellion against the Pinochet regime.
“A subtle, bold and thoroughly feminine political thriller.”
—Marina Ashioti, Little White Lies
OPENS JUNE 2
FALCON LAKE
(2022, France, Canada) Dir. Charlotte le Bon
A shy teenager on a summer vacation experiences the joy and pain of young adulthood when he forges an unlikely bond with an older girl.
“A sweet and sharp elucidation of the agony and the inconsequentiality of first love.” —Steph Green, Little White Lies
OPENS JUNE 9
THE COW WHO SANG A SONG INTO THE FUTURE
(2022, Chile, France, USA, Germany) Dir. Francisca Alegira
Cecilia travels to her father’s farm after he has a heart attack. Back in her childhood home, she is met by her long-deceased mother whose presence brings to life a painful past.
“Tender, hopeful, with some knockout bovine performances.”
—Cath Clarke, The Guardian
OPENS JUNE 16
WILL-O-THE-WISP
(2022, Portugal, France) Dir. João Pedro Rodrigues
In the year 2069, the crown prince of Portugal (turned fireman) falls in love with his colleague, Afonso, in a sexy musical comedy.
“A fascinating cinematic challenge.”
—Fernando Bernal, Cinemania
OPENS JUNE 16
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MONICA
(2022, Italy, USA) Dir. Andrea Pallaoro
The intimate portrait of a woman who returns home to care for her dying mother. A delicate and nuanced story of a fractured family, the story explores universal themes of abandonment, aging, acceptance, and redemption.
“Raises the bar for trans stories onscreen.”—Jude Dry, indieWire
OPENS JUNE 16
PAST LIVES
(2023, South Korea) Dir. Celine Song
Two deeply connected childhood friends get separated after one’s family emigrates from South Korea. Decades later, they reunite in New York City for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love and life choices.
“An utterly assured feature debut.”—Tim Grierson, Screen International
OPENS IN JUNE
ASTEROID CITY
(2023, USA) Dir. Wes Anderson
World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955 in Wes Anderson’s latest starring his some of his regular cast of players Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, and some new faces including Tom Hanks and Hong Chau.
“A heartwarming parable aimed squarely at people who love a bit of kitsch with their prestige.”—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge
OPENS JUNE 23
RIMINI
(2022, Germany, France, Austria) Dir. Ulrich Seidl
Richie Bravo, once upon a time a successful pop star, chases after his faded fame in wintry Rimini. His world starts to collapse when his adult daughter breaks back into his life.
“Blisteringly funny.”—Matt Zoller Seitz, RogerEbert.com
OPENS JUNE 23
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SERIES PROGRAMMING
An ongoing, occasional series that celebrates the worthy work of local filmmakers and artists.
LOST IN THE IN-BETWEEN: GRADUATING INTO 2020
(2023, USA) Dirs. Jenna Galligan, Ryan Adams, Jake Maish 2020 graduates from the University of Iowa chronicle their first year in “the real world”; a world which suddenly looks much different than ever before.
DIALOGUE Filmmakers and cast Q&A
MAY 4
BOBLO BOATS: A DETROIT FAIRY TALE
(2021, USA) Dir. Aaron Schillinger, Prod. Steve Bannatyne
The fascinating story of the steamship Ste. Claire that took generations of Detroiters to Boblo Island, an amusement park nestled in the waters between the US and Canada.
DIALOGUE Producer and director Q&A
MAY 31
PRIDE AT FILMSCENE
In partnership with Iowa City Pride, a monthly showcase of the best in new and classic LGBTQIA+ from around the world.
See page 12 for June Pride month celebrations!
THE WEDDING BANQUET
(1993, Taiwan, USA) Dir. Ang Lee
Wai-Tung, happily in a relationship with his boyfriend Simon, agrees to marry his tenant, Wei-Wei, in a plot to procure her green card and appease his traditional Taiwanese parents. But this simple arrangement turns into a lavish debacle when his parents visit to celebrate.
MAY 18
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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.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN
(1982) Dir. John Milius
MAY 3
Conan (Arnold Schwarzenegger) becomes a slave after his parents are killed by savage warlord Thulsa Doom.
THE BEYOND: COMPOSER’S CUT (1981) Dir.
Celebrate
MAY 17
AMITYVILLE VIBRATOR
(2020) Dir. Nathan Rumler
MAY 24
Cathy moves into a new home and soon comes into contact with a vibrator that has ancient, evil powers.
PRIMORDIAL
(2015) Dir. Eric Widing
A misanthropic young woman, Valerie, is on a dangerous path of bloodshed, insanity and sadistic urges.
JUNE 7
SUBURBIA
(1983) Dir. Penelope Spheeris
MAY 10
Escaping from a broken home and an alcoholic father, teenager Evan (Bill Coyne) and his younger brother fall in with a group of wild punks who call themselves “The Rejected.”
THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS MOVIE
(1987) Dir. Rod Amateau
MAY 31
Your favorite grime bandits come to life with all the farts, snot and vomit you can take in this hilarious cult classic.
WHITE FIRE
(1984) Dir. Jean-Marie Pallady
JUNE 14
SMART HOUSE (2023) Dir. John Oak Dalton John Oak Dalton and Henrique Couto join us at FilmScene to present this tense techno-thriller.
JUNE 21
JAWS IN 3D
(1975) Dir. Steven Spielberg
JUNE 28
When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community, it’s up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt it down.
JULY 5
Bo and Inga are brother and sister jewel thieves who target the legendary ‘White Fire’ diamond—a rock so hot it burns those who try to touch it!
THE CORPSE GRINDERS
(1971) Dir. Ted V. Mikels
A horror classic crammed full of jaw-dropping twists, mindscrambling surprises and a self-aware sense of humor.
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Lucio Fulci
the ninth anniversary of the Late Shift with the new 4K restoration of this horror classic.
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BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM
(1993, USA) Dirs. Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski
The troubled yet heroic Batman (Kevin Conroy) is pitted against a mysterious figure who is taking out Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals.
MAY 20, 21 11AM | MAY 25 3:30PM
FINDING NEMO
(2003, USA) Dir. Andrew Stanton
Marlin, a clown fish, is overly cautious with his son, Nemo, who has a foreshortened fin. When Nemo swims too close to the surface to prove himself, he is caught by a diver, and horrified Marlin must set out to find him.
JUNE 17, 18 11AM | JUNE 20 3:30PM
THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE
(2000, USA) Dir. Mark Dindal
Emperor Kuzco (David Spade) is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma (Eartha Kitt), and must now regain his throne with the help of Pacha (John Goodman), the gentle llama herder.
AUGUST 19, 20 11AM | AUGUST 24 3:30PM
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TRANS PERSPECTIVES ON FILM
In this month-long program, FilmScene celebrates Pride Month with a compendium of transgender narratives, with five titles directed by trans directors or highlighting trans stories. At a time when our trans communities are threatened, FilmScene is proud to represent these stories on the big screen.
WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR
(2020, USA) Dir. Jane Schoenbrun
A teenage girl becomes immersed in an online roleplaying game, digitally documenting the strange changes that take place from her attic bedroom and beginning to lose herself between dream and reality.
JUNE 1
DRESSED IN BLUE
(1983, Spain) Dir. Antonio Giménez Rico
This landmark 1983 documentary explores the lives and loves of a group of six transgender women living in Madrid in the years following Spain’s transition to democracy. But more than that, it’s a loving portrait of a culture finally emerging from the shadows.
JUNE 8
TANGERINE
(2015, USA) Dir. Sean Baker
After hearing that her boyfriend/pimp cheated on her while she was in jail, a transgender sex worker and her best friend set out on Christmas Eve to find him and teach him and his new lover a lesson.
JUNE 15
SEÑORITA
(2011, Philippines)
Dir. Isabel Sandoval
JUNE 21
A transgender woman tries to leave sex work by taking care of a friend’s son and joining a mayoral campaign, but she’s hindered by an old client.
JUNE 29
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HOOK OR BY CROOK
(2001, USA) Dirs. Harry Dodge, Silas Howard
Two butch transmasc grifters join forces to stay afloat in San Francisco.
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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.
RAGING BULL
(1980, USA) Dir. Martin Scorsese
A lacerating biopic of Jake LaMotta (Robert De Niro), the middleweight boxing champion who had early lessons in life: to steal and to fight. He channeled his tough childhood into the ring, but his drive for the title will destroy everything he fought to build.
MAY 12, 14, 17 | NEW 4K RESTORATION
CHAN IS MISSING
(1982, USA) Dir. Wayne Wang
Cab driver Jo and his nephew Steve pursue their missing business partner Chan, who has disappeared with the money they had saved for a cab license. But what begins as a search for a missing man turns into a deeper investigation of the complexities of Chinese American identity.
MAY 21, 25 | NEW 4K RESTORATION
SCENESTERS SELECTS
Scenesters Selects is the culmination of FilmScene’s year-long Scenesters program, a monthly film discussion club aimed at local high school students. For two days only, our Scenesters host post-show conversations unpacking and analyzing their respective films, personally chosen and programmed for our audience.
F FOR FAKE
(1973) Dir. Orson Welles Orson Welles’ final film, documenting the lives of infamous art fakers Elmyr de Hory and Clifford Irving.
SWISS ARMY MAN
(2016) Dirs. Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
A man stranded (Paul Dano) on a deserted island finds an unlikely ally in a flatulent talking corpse (Daniel Radcliffe). MAY
50TH ANNIVERSARY
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MAY 24
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Smile — FREE summer movies under the stars are back! FilmScene in the Park, presented by Dr. Suzanne Stock, Orthodontist, is an outdoor cinema built in partnership with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department located at Chauncey Swan Park. Bring your blankets, chairs and the whole family (even the dog!) for this Iowa City tradition.
NORTH BY NORTHWEST
(1959, USA) Dir. Alfred Hitchcock
A New York City advertising executive (Cary Grant) goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and falls for a woman (Eva Marie Saint) whose loyalties he soon begins to doubt.
MAY 27
ISLE OF DOGS
(2018, USA, Germany, UK, Japan) Dir. Wes Anderson
All the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump called Trash Island. 12-year-old Atari sets off on an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire prefecture.
Bark in the Park: Dog-friendly screening!
JUNE 10
ROMEO + JULIET
(1996, USA, Mexico, Australia) Dir. Baz Luhrmann
Shakespeare’s classic love story updated in the contemporary setting of Verona Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes as the pair of star-crossed lovers.
Celebrating 400 years of Shakespeare’s First Folio
JUNE 24
PEEWEE’S BIG ADVENTURE
(1985, USA) Dir. Tim Burton
When Pee-wee Herman’s idyllic world is destroyed by the theft of his fire-engine red bicycle, the pre-pubescent adult sets out on a manic cross-country odyssey to recover his most valued possession.
Ride out to Chauncey Swan Park for our bike-in screening!
JULY 8
THE ROOFTOP SERIES
Our sizzling Summer Rooftop Series features well-loved classics, off-beat gems, and new favorites beneath the stars and above the streets of Iowa City. We’re taping you back to the 90s with a VHS series, getting grimy with Y2K, and showcasing films where girls will be girls!
WAYNE’S WORLD
(1992, USA) Dir. Penelope Spheeris
A producer (Rob Lowe) wants to take the public access “Wayne’s World” to the world of commercial television. Slacker friends Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey) battle to save their show and Wayne’s girlfriend from Lowe.
JUNE 4
DIRTY DANCING
(1987, USA) Dir. Emile Ardolino
Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps, and she’s disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around when the resort’s dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new dance partner.
JUNE 18
Dirs. Silvia Del Carmen Castaños, Stefania Contreras
Across the Mexican border in Laredo, Texas, best friends Silvia and Beba dance through summer nights and contemplate their complicated affection for their hometown. Silly, rebellious, tender, and fierce, the two fend off the weight of a world that wants to control their bodies and their citizenship through homespun protest activism, the powerful release of poetry and song, and the burning light of friendship.
“It’s a film of deep honesty that’s carefully crafted, one of the best films of this ilk I’ve seen.” — RogerEbert.com
TICKETS $25 Public / $20 Members / $12 Students
DIALOGUE Filmmaker in person
Thought-provoking, visually-arresting films paired with curated wines in a search for truth in cinema that brings fresh filmmaking voices to Iowa City.
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Iowa
FilmScene 101 is a multi-week seminar taught by some of the best and brightest film-focused minds in our community. Courses focus on genres, filmmakers, eras or movements and provide participants an opportunity for deeper engagement with the moving image. Tuition includes film screenings and seminars, bottomless popcorn and the freedom to geek out.
THE YOUNG PERSON’S GUIDE TO WES ANDERSON
Getting his start during the American indie boom of the 90s, Wes Anderson has developed an aesthetic all his own—easily and instantly recognizable to the cinematic eye. This four week lecture series follows his development as an artist over two distinct periods of his career and investigates the ways in which his style has evolved while staying true to his playfully particular sensibilities.
INSTRUCTOR Jonathan Lack
TUITION $25 members/ $30 public FilmScene 101 screenings are Tuesdays only.
BOTTLE ROCKET
(1996, USA)
MAY 28, 30
Three best friends attempt to escape suburban boredom by embarking on a life of crime. They’re just not very good at it.
MOONRISE KINGDOM
(2012, USA)
Twelve-year-olds Sam and Suzy fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the
THE ROYAL
TENENBAUMS
(2001, USA)
The eccentric and uniquely talented members of a dysfunctional family reluctantly gather under the same roof.
THE GRAND
BUDAPEST HOTEL
(2014, USA, Germany)
A writer encounters the owner of an aging high-class hotel, who tells him of his humble
OCTOBER 12-15
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JUNE 3, 6, 7
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
Community Collaborations presented by GreenState Credit Union is an ongoing series of engaging cinematic events in partnership with nonprofits, advocacy groups, passionate individuals, and community organizations to generate conversation and action inspired by film.
MATEWAN
(1987, USA) Dir. John Sayles
A union organizer (Chris Cooper), a scab (James Earl Jones), a sympathetic mayor, and the police chief (David Strathairn) fight the power represented by a coal company to take back workers’ rights.
In partnership with the Iowa Labor History Society
MAY 1 | FREE
MINARI
(2020, USA) Dir. Lee Isaac Chung
A tender and sweeping story about a Korean-American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream.
In partnership with IC Compassion and the Global Food Project
MAY 16
A BRIEF SPELL
(2023, USA) Dir. Rachel Lazar
On a summer afternoon in Chicago, a neurodivergent teenage girl butts heads with her mother, encounters some strangers, and takes herself to the movies.
Thesis film by UI Cinematic Arts M.F.A. 2023 graduate Rachel Lazar
MAY 13
POETIC JUSTICE
(1993, USA) Dir. John Singleton
A lyrical summery love story of new beginnings from Oscar-nominated director John Singleton with an all star cast featuring Janet Jackson, Regina King, Tupac Shakur, and Joe Torry.
Featuring a pre-show cookout!
JUNE 14 | 30TH ANNIVERSARY
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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
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.
TICKETING
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.
PRICES
Members: $8.00
See all the benefits of membership at icfilmscene.org
Evening: $13.00
Matinee: $11.00
Senior (60+): $10.00
Youth (12 & under): $10.00
Students: $10.00
THE CHAUNCEY
Our state-of-the-art three-screen facility (117-seat, 65-seat and 25-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.
ACCESSIBILITY
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.
We offer weekly open captions screenings of select new releases, and both locations offer assistive listening headsets and closed-caption devices for all digital movies with closed captioning available upon request at the box office.
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.
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ABOUT FILMSCENE
icfilmscene.org
118 E. COLLEGE ST. #101
404 E. COLLEGE ST. #100
MISSION
FilmScene is a member-supported nonprofit cinema whose mission is to challenge, inspire, educate, and entertain our diverse communities through the shared discovery of film.
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.
STAFF AND BOARD
FILMSCENE STAFF
Graham Bly, General Manager
Hayley Crabb, Membership & Development Director
Ben Delgado, Programming Director
Jane Keranen, Programming Assistant
Angie Mabeus, Events Coordinator
Ross Meyer, Projection & Facilities Director
Andrew Sherburne, Executive Director
Stacia Stonerook, Marketing Manager
Maddie Todd, Assistant General Manager
THEATER STAFF:
Cooper Harrison, Shift Supervisor
Molly Gehlsen, Shift Supervisor
Shane O’Shaughnessy, Shift Supervisor
Bob Pentuic, Shift Supervisor
Mandy Archer, Rob Ascher
Madi Beauchamp, Roger Bundridge, Cole Davis, Noah Jedlicka, Sydney Mayes, Carson Ramirez, Jack Roche, Olivia Seubert, Trent Struzynski, Ashlyn Watson, Ian Zwaschka
PROJECTIONISTS:
Lee Sailor, Senior Projectionist
Gigi Bell, Alysun Shamburg, Chris Soseman, Harry Westergaard
CONTACT US
icfilmscene.org
(319) 358-2555
boxoffice@icfilmscene.org
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.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Anna Stone, Chair
Monique Galpin, Vice Chair
Jake Nelson, Secretary
John Quinto, Treasurer
Nick Westergaard, Past Chair
Nancy Bird, Danica Bird, Anahita
Ghazvinizadeh, David Gould,
Tommy Haines, Hans House, Uri Lessing, Jesus Chucho Loria, 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
Emma Pech, Marketing Director
Kat Trout, Outreach Director
BIJOU MEMBERS
James Altschul, Davy Behm, Gigi Bell, Jalen Carter, Orson Codd, Haley Hamilton, Dylan Masse, Grace McCabe, Daniel McGregor Huyer, Dylan Sgamba, Aly Shamburg, Jamin Shepherd, Chris Soseman, Jacqueline Wahl, Dana Woolery
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404 E. College St. #100 Iowa City, IA 52240 SHOWTIMES, TICKETS AND MORE AT ICFILMSCENE.ORG OVERHEARD... “My favorite filmgoing venue outside Paris.” STEVE U., EMAIL CONNECT ON SOCIAL @ICFILMSCENE SPECIAL EVENTS AT A GLANCE COVER Tom Hanks in Asteroid City MAY COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS 1 MATEWAN FILMMAKER SPOTLIGHT 4 LOST IN THE IN-BETWEEN CLASSICS 12, 14, 17 RAGING BULL COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS 16 MINARI PRIDE AT FILMSCENE 18 THE WEDDING BANQUET VINO VÉRITÉ 20 HUMMINGBIRDS THE PICTURE SHOW 20, 21, 25 BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM CLASSICS 21, 25 CHAN IS MISSING SCENESTERS SELECTS 23 F FOR FAKE 24 SWISS ARMY MAN FILMSCENE IN THE PARK 27 NORTH BY NORTHWEST FILMMAKER SPOTLIGHT 31 BOBLO BOATS JUNE CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH 1-29 DOING GENDER ROOFTOP 4 WAYNE’S WORLD FILMSCENE IN THE PARK 10 ISLE OF DOGS MFA THESIS FILM 14 A BRIEF SPELL THE PICTURE SHOW 17, 18, 20 FINDING NEMO ROOFTOP 18 DIRTY DANCING FILMSCENE IN THE PARK 24 ROMEO + JULIET