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VINO VÉRITÉ RETURNS
Raise a glass to a critically acclaimed film on the “Chinese Dream”
HOLIDAY CLASSICS
Relive your hap-hap-happiest holiday memories on the big screen. Yippee-ki-yay mistletoers!
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2021
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CELEBRATING THE ART OF FILM TOGETHER. Fall is here, and it’s almost time for the holiday season. With plenty of Oscar hopefuls in our immediate rearview and plenty more to come, there’s no shortage of amazing new films to choose from. We also have some FilmScene favorites returning including the Vino Vérité series, Fargo on the rooftop, and FilmScene 101. Award-winning Colombian author Héctor Abad Faciolince will be joining us. We’ll be collaborating with the first annual Mic Check Poetry Fest and Shelter House on special events. This year marks Donna Reed’s centenary, and we’ll celebrate the Iowan actress’ legacy with some special screenings along with her daughter Mary Owen. And we have a robust lineup of holiday classics to get you in the spirit. Although going to the movies these days—like everything—is still a bit different, we’re happy to see so many friends back and to welcome new faces to celebrate the art of cinema with us. Together we will continue to be an active community partner for the vibrant arts scene in Iowa City. Let’s make some new memories at FilmScene.
Ben Delgado Programming Director
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NEONOIR
FilmScene 101 is back in its virtual format to dive into the tropes and motifs of neo-noir with instructor Hannah Bonner.
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Vino Véritié returns, pairing handpicked wines with a highly acclaimed new film from director Jessica Kingdon.
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Celebrating the life and work of Donna Reed on the occasion of her centenary with a selection of rare and iconic films!
SEE PAGE 15 Join in the yuletide cheer with this collection of festive favorites on the big screen!
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HEALTH AND SAFETY • FilmScene has instituted responsive health and safety measures aligned with CDC guidance, encourages vaccinations for all guests, embraces masking as a public health tool, and requests ticket buyers stay home and request a refund if exhibiting symptoms of illness. • FilmScene has also added facility and operational upgrades including HVAC for MERV-13 filtration, increased outside air flow, plexiglass at points of sale and concessions, and regular cleanings.
• For select special events, as indicated on a film’s event page, FilmScene will use enhanced
wellness checks, requiring a 72-hour (or less) negative COVID-19 test for each patrons, or documentation of a vaccine card in lieu of a negative COVID-19 test. Iowa City’s Nonprofit Cinema 3
NEW RELEASES PASSING
(2021, UK, USA) Dir. Rebecca Hall Mixed-race childhood friends reunite as adults. While Irene (Tessa Thompson) identifies as African-American and is married to a black doctor, Clare (Ruth Negga) “passes” as white and has married a prejudiced, but wealthy white man. “Deceptively delicate, quiet and immaculate.”—Jessica Kiang, Variety
OPENS NOVEMBER 3
THE FRENCH DISPATCH
(2021, Germany, USA) Dir. Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson’s latest perfectly-framed kaleidoscopic film brings to life a collection of stories from the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional 20th-century French city with a star-studded cast featuring Benicio del Toro, Tilda Swinton, Frances McDormand, Timothée Chalamet, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson. “A rocket ship ride to your cinematic soul.” —Jason Gorber, Slash Film
OPENS NOVEMBER 5
SPENCER
(2021, Germany, Chile, UK, USA) Dir. Pablo Larraín In 1991 while spending the Christmas holiday with the royal family at Sandringham House, Princess Diana (Kristen Stewart) decides to leave Prince Charles. “As precise and intricate as a luxury timepiece.” —Alison Willmore, New York Magazine
OPENS NOVEMBER 5
BELFAST
(2021, UK) Dir. Kenneth Branagh The precocious nine-year-old must chart a path towards adulthood through a world turned upside down when his stable and loving community is changed forever. “A stirring coming-of-age portrait with magnificent performances.”—Monica Castillo, The Playlist
OPENS NOVEMBER 12
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KING RICHARD
(2021, USA) Dir. Reinaldo Marcus Green Richard Williams (Will Smith) has a plan that will take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California to the global stage as legendary icons. “As stirring and heart-warming as you’d like, this is a hugely touching family opus.”—Alex Godfrey, Empire Magazine
OPENS NOVEMBER 19
KURT VONNEGUT: UNSTUCK IN TIME
(2021, USA) Dirs. Robert B. Weide, Don Argott
The story of a lifetime…or two. The authoritative portrait of a singular figure in literary history nearly 40 years in the making, featuring over 33 years of interviews. “One of the biggest movies to watch this fall.”—Bob Mondello, NPR
OPENS NOVEMBER 19
THE POWER OF THE DOG
(2021, UK, Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand) Dir. Jane Campion
Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch) inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife (Kirsten Dunst) and her son (Kodi Smit-McPhee), Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love. “Cinematic poetry, if there ever was one, bourgeoning in meaning the more you linger in its shadow.”—Tomris Laffly, The Playlist
OPENS NOVEMBER 24
REEL REPRESENTATION showcases new releases and film
series from, special events with, and dialogues about this underrepresented perspective in the industry. Look for the Reel Representation logo next to new releases and special events, and you’ll know there is a unique voice behind the camera.
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NEW RELEASES C’MON C’MON
(2021, USA) Dir. Mike Mills
Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix) and his young nephew (Woody Norman) forge a relationship when they are unexpectedly thrown together in this delicate and deeply moving story. “A wispy yet insightful and emotionally satisfying film.” —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
OPENS IN DECEMBER
BENEDETTA
(2021, France, Belgium, Netherlands) Dir. Paul Verhoeven A 17th-century nun in Italy suffers from disturbing religious and erotic visions. She is assisted by a companion, and the two women find themselves in a romantic love affair. “Verhoeven once again pushes all the buttons that will titillate, provoke, excite, offend.”—Todd McCarthy, Deadline
OPENS DECEMBER 3
WHAT DO WE SEE WHEN WE LOOK AT THE SKY?
(2021, Georgia, Germany) Dir. Aleksandre Koberidze After a pair of chance encounters, Lisa and Giorgi find their plans for a date undone when they both awaken magically transformed — with no way to recognize or contact each other. “A gorgeous modern fairy tale”—Jessica Kiang, The New York Times
OPENS DECEMBER 3
DON’T LOOK UP
(2021, USA) Dir. Adam McKay
Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), an astronomy grad student, and her professor (Leonardo DiCaprio) make an astounding discovery of a comet orbiting within the solar system. The problem — it’s on a collision course with Earth. The other problem? No one seems to care. “Enough A-listers to make the Knives Out crew jealous.” —Danette Chavez, The A.V. Club
OPENS DECEMBER 10
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THE HAND OF GOD
(2021, Italy) Dir. Paolo Sorrentino
In 1980s Naples, Italy, a young man experiences heartbreak and liberation after he’s inadvertently saved from a freak accident by soccer legend Diego Maradona. “A tapestry of extended family life that’s a joy to witness.” —Philip De Semlyen, Time Out
OPENS DECEMBER 10
NIGHTMARE ALLEY
(2021, US, Mexico, Canada) Dir. Guillermo del Toro An ambitious carny (Bradley Cooper) with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words meets a psychiatrist (Cate Blanchett) even more dangerous than him. “Guillermo del Toro has made a masterpiece” —Nathan Johnson (Knives Out, Brick)
OPENS DECEMBER 17
BAD LUCK BANGING OR LOONY PORN
(2021, Romania, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Croatia, Switzerland, UK) Dir. Radu Jude
Emi, a school teacher, finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet. Forced to meet the parents demanding her dismissal, Emi refuses to surrender to their pressure. “Meets and defies all and any expectations in a flurry of comedy and porn.”—Ela Bittencourt, MUBI
OPENS DECEMBER 17
THE PICTURE SHOW RETURNS IN JANUARY! This family and children’s series is curated by FilmScene and proudly presented by MidWestOne Bank, featuring the best in all ages programming. Tickets are FREE for children and $5 for adults!
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NEW RELEASES LICORICE PIZZA
(2021, US) Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson
Young love is in the air as we follow high schoolers Alana (Rocker Alana Haim in her acting debut) and Gary (Cooper Hoffman, son of the late great Philip Seymour Hoffman) as they run around “The Valley” in 1970s. The latest from “PTA” brings an eclectic cast including Bradley Cooper, Tom Waits, Maya Rudolph and more. “I am 1000% all in for Licorice Pizza.” —Lee Unkrich (Coco, Toy Story 3)
OPENS DECEMBER 25
RED ROCKET
(2021, US) Dir. Sean Baker From the director of The Florida Project comes a darkly funny and humane portrait of a uniquely American hustler (Simon Rex) and a Texas hometown that barely tolerates him. “This is vivid, real-life film-making, without the need of an epic budget.”—Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
OPENS IN DECEMBER
LOBBY AND LIVING ROOM COLLIDE
in FilmCastPodScene, connecting film lovers in celebration of the communal experience of filmgoing. Each episode features conversations, critiques and clips of upcoming titles at FilmScene plus visits from special guests, interviews with filmmakers, viewing suggestions, and more. LISTEN AT ANCHOR.FM/FILMSCENE
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SERIES PROGRAMMING An ongoing, occasional series that celebrates the worthy work of local filmmakers and artists.
BLACK LIBERATION SPACE
(2021, US) Dir. Trevon Jakaar
When Humanize My Hoodie’s co-founder Andre Wright was donated a vacant building in downtown Iowa City, he saw fit to turn its vacancy into true liberation. NOVEMBER 14, 6:30PM | 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
DAYS
SHIVA BABY
(2020, Taiwan, France) Dir. Tsai Ming-liang
(2020, USA, Canada) Dir. Emma Seligman
A minimalist, fleeting love story between two lonely men in Taiwan.
A failed student has an awkward runin with her sugar daddy at a shiva.
NOV 11, 6:30PM | PED MALL
DEC 29, 6:30PM | PED MALL
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
FOLLIES
(2017, UK) Dir. Dominic Cooke
James McAvoy stars in this adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s masterwork.
There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow, the iconic building will be demolished.
NOV 14, 1PM | CHAUNCEY
DEC 12, 1PM | CHAUNCEY
(2020, UK) Dir. Jamie Lloyd
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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.
LIMBO
NOVEMBER 3
ENTER THE DRAGON
(1999) Dir. Tina Krause
(1973) Dir. Robert Clouse
Three days in the life of a woman as she deals with sexist mouth-breathers, supernatural manifestations... and a possible trip to hell.
Bruce Lee is an undercover fighter infiltrating an island presided over by a renegade monk turned criminal mastermind.
NOVEMBER 10
THANKSKILLING 3
LASERBLAST
NOVEMBER 17
DEADLY LESSONS
(1978) Dir. Michael Rae
(2012) Dir. Jordan Downey
Teen Billy Duncan discovers an otherworldly laser gun in the desert, making him the target of a pair of aliens who recently executed its previous owner.
This puppet-fueled follow-up to the cult favorite ThanksKilling follows our foul-mouthed villain on a hunt for the last copy of ThanksKilling 2.
NOVEMBER 24
IN 16 MM!
(1983) Dir. William Wiard A psycho is stalking the students at an exclusive girls’ school. A police detective (Larry Wilcox) works with the headmistress (Donna Reed) to get to the bottom of it in this made-for-TV slasher. DECEMBER 1
SPLATTER DISCO
FUKT
Dirs. Various
(2007) Dir. Richard Griffin
Director Jessie Seitz joins us at FilmScene to present this first of its kind, women-created extreme horror anthology.
A fetish club owner finds out that, along with the city wanting to close his club, he now has to deal with a psycho killer offing his employees and patrons.
DECEMBER 15
DECEMBER 8
SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE II
SECRET SANTA
(2015) Dir. Mike McMurarn
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A group of college kids throw a holiday party with a Secret Santa exchange. Little do they know a killer is in town and has made his own special list.
(1987) Dir. Deborah Brock
DECEMBER 29
An all-female rock band takes a much-needed vacation, but their tranquility is cut short by a heavy metal dream-demon.
BIJOU FILM BOARD UNIVERSITY OF IOWA’S STUDENT FILM BOARD SINCE 1972
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 curation and operations. All Bijou screenings are free for UI students and held at The Chauncey.
AFTER HOURS
A late-night series featuring cult classics, fan favorites, recent releases, and modern genre films. Saturdays at 10pm.
LOCAL LEGENDS
NOVEMBER 6
THE LONG GOODBYE
(2013, US) Dir. Matt Farley
(1973, US) Dir. Robert Altman
The adventures of Matt Farley as he spends a few weeks preparing for a big comedy show in Manchester, NH.
Private investigator Philip Marlowe helps a friend out of a jam, but in doing so gets implicated in his wife’s murder.
NOVEMBER 13
GREEN ROOM
(2015, US) Dir. Jeremy Saulnier A punk rock band becomes trapped in a secluded venue after finding a scene of violence. For what they saw, the band themselves become targets of violence from a gang of white-power skinheads who want to eliminate all evidence of the crime. DECEMBER 4
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!
IN BETWEEN
(2016, France, Israel) Dir. Maysaloun Hamoud Three independent Palestinian-Israeli women share a flat in Tel Aviv. Away from the constraints of their families and enforced tradition, they find themselves torn between the unfettered lives they aspire to lead and the restrictions imposed on them by society. NOVEMBER 4
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EDUCATION 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.
NEO-NOIR Many of us are familiar with the tropes and motifs of 1940s noir: the shadows and shadowy characters, the femme fatales, the canted angles, the mysteries, and the murder. In the 1970s, neo-noir emerged as a spin-off genre with similar narratives, but formal and stylistic changes. As the ratings system adapted in the 1960s to European film’s influence on American audience’s proclivity for sex and violence, neo-noir became more explicit, riskier, and inverted traditional gendered norms. INSTRUCTOR Hannah Bonner
TUITION $15 members/ $20 non-members
Course meets for three consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm via Zoom. Registered students will be provided with Zoom details, students must be 18+. Films will be watched by registrants outside of course meetings; find film access options below.
KLUTE
IN THE CUT
INHERENT VICE
(1971) Dir. Alan J. Pakula
(2003) Dir. Jane Campion
(2014) Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson
A small-town detective searching for a missing man has only one lead: a connection with a New York prostitute.
An NYC writing professor has an affair with a detective who is investigating the murder of a beautiful young woman.
In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator pursues the disappearance of a former girlfriend.
Available on Criterion Channel, Amazon, iTunes and Google Play
Available on Criterion Channel, Netflix, Amazon, iTunes and Google Play
Available on Kanopy, Amazon, iTunes and Google Play
CALLING ALL FILM LOVERS AGES 14-18! Applications for the spring 2022 semester are now open for FilmScene’s film appreciation club, Scenesters—apply now! Scenesters is FREE and open to all high school-age students with a passion for film. During the school year, Scenesters will attend monthly screenings, followed by dialogues, at FilmScene. Scenesters will learn how to better understand, analyze and critique the films they see. They will complete their semester by programming a film at FilmScene—presenting the program as a team. At these screenings, Scenesters will introduce the film and then engage the audience in a dialogue.
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Film. Wine. Truth. Vino Vérité presented by Bread Garden Market and Little Village is a series featuring talented new voices and established masters of vérité filmmaking in person to present their thought-provoking, chance-taking, and visually-arresting films. Each event features a wine tasting with hand-selected pairings, hors d’oeuvres, and a catered dessert reception with the filmmaker. The series title, “Vino Vérité” is a playful combination of the latin phrase “in vino veritas”—in wine there is truth—and the filmmaking term “cinema vérité,” a naturalistic approach to storytelling which seeks to observe truth through intimate, candid realism.
VINO VERITE PLACEHOLDER / MEMBERSHIPS
ASCENSION
SUN, NOV 21, 7PM | CHAUNCEY (2020, China) Dir. Jessica Kingdon Ascension is an exploration of the pursuit of wealth and the paradox of progress in modern China, examining the “Chinese Dream” in all its complexities. Cleverly structured in three acts to reflect distinct social strata of laborers making sex dolls on a factory floor, to the selfie-conscious middle class to the jet-pack heights of the wealthy elites. Filmed with empathy, humor and a critical eye, Kingdon’s documentary continues in the great tradition of symphonic observation, from Dziga Vertov’s Man with a Movie Camera to Godfrey Reggio’s Koyaanisqtsi, while simultaneously adding a layer of humanity to the YouTube era’s “how it’s made” fascination. Kingdon’s hypnotic essay communicates multitudes while offering the final impression to the viewer. “Breathtaking cinema.” —Film Forward TICKETS $20 Public / $15 Members / $10 Students DIALOGUE Director Jessica Kingdon and producer Nathan Truesdell in person
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SPECIAL EVENTS MEMORIES OF MY FATHER
(2020, Colombia) Dir. Fernando Trueda
An author recalls life with his father, a university professor who fought against oppression and social inequality, and the circumstances of his murder by Colombian paramilitaries. DISCUSSION with Author Héctor Abad Faciolince
NOVEMBER 4, 7:15PM | CHAUNCEY | FREE
SIDEWALK STORIES
(1989, US) Dir. Charles Lane
A nearly silent Chaplinesque comedy filmed in black and white following a street artist (Charles Lane) who rescues a baby after her father was murdered. Presented in collaboration with Shelter House for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week
NOVEMBER 16, 6:30PM | CHAUNCEY
LOUDER THAN A BOMB
(2010, US) Dirs. Greg Jacobs, Jon Siskel
Every year, over six hundred teenagers from Chicago area schools gather for the world’s largest youth poetry slam, known as “Louder Than a Bomb.” It’s the only event of its kind in the country—a poetry slam built around teams. Presented as part of the first Iowa City Mic Check Poetry Fest
NOVEMBER 6, 9:30PM | PED MALL
FARGO
(1996, US) Dir. Joel Coen, Ethan Coen All tickets include a copy of A Lot Can Happen in the Middle of Nowhere: The Untold Story of the Making of Fargo We weren’t able to do a proper Rooftop season this year, but we couldn’t miss Fargo! For this extra special Rooftop screening, Author Todd Melby will be in attendance to give context to an old favorite and stick around for signatures after the show. In the case of inclement weather, the screening will move indoors. NOVEMBER 18, 7PM
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100 With a career spanning over 40 years, multiple Emmy nominations over 50 film and television credits, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award, Donna Reed was a Hollywood Icon born on a farm outside of Denison, Iowa. We celebrate her life and work on the occasion of her centenary with a selection of films from her Oscar winning performance in From Here to Eternity to her breakthrough role in the Christmas Classic It’s a Wonderful Life and a Veteren’s Day presentation of They Were Expendable directed by John Ford. Most screenings will feature Reed’s daughter, Mary Owen, to contextualize her mother’s work through letters, stories, and conversations.
FROM HERE TO ETERNITY
(1953, US) Dir. Fred Zinnemann
From Here to Eternity welcomes tribute to both the soldiers of WWII and to the exceptional artists and filmmakers who honored their service with this emotional tale. Rescheduled from FilmScene in the Park in partnership with Summer of the Arts.
NOVEMBER 10, 7PM | CHAUNCEY
THEY WERE EXPENDABLE
(1945, US) Dir. John Ford
In the months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese Navy quickly gained control of most of the Pacific Ocean. A handful of brave men and women then faced the might of the entire Japanese military with the full knowledge that They Were Expendable. NOVEMBER 11, 6:30PM | CHAUNCEY
(1983, US) Dir. William Wiard
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
See our Late Shift at the Grindhouse lineup on page 10!
See our Holiday Classics lineup on pages 16-17!
DEADLY LESSONS
DECEMBER 1, 10PM IN 16 MM!
(1946, US) Dir. Frank Capra DECEMBER 17 DECEMBER 21 IN 35 MM!
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS
Come join in the yuletide cheer with these festive favorites on the big screen. From black and white perennials to newly minted additions to the holiday canon, we have something for everyone.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
IN 35 MM!
(1946, US) Dir. Frank Capra
This paean to small-town values and the ordinary guy who does the right thing is a classic story of redemption and second chances, with James Stewart as a man at end of his rope one Christmas Eve, and Iowa native Donna Reed as the high-school sweetheart who became his wife. DECEMBER 17, 21 | CHAUNCEY
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL
(1992, US) Dir. Brian Henson
Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Michael Caine gives a performance that’s anything but “bah, humbug!” as greedy, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge. DECEMBER 17-19, 21 | CHAUNCEY
ELF
(2003, US) Dir. Jon Favreau One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys. Raised as an elf, Buddy (Will Ferrell) grows into and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole. This holiday season, Buddy goes looking for his true place in the world—in New York City. DECEMBER 17, 18, 20, 21 | CHAUNCEY
THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER
(1940, US) Dir. Ernst Lubitsch
Alfred and Klara work at a general store in Budapest. As the holiday season gets into full swing, their disgust for one another is hitting an all time high. But unbeknownst to them, they already fell in love through anonymous love letters. DECEMBER 18, 19, 22 | CHAUNCEY
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DIE HARD
(1988, US) Dir. John McTiernan It’s Christmas Eve, and Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is in L.A. visiting his estranged wife. Her holiday office party is interrupted by a group of terrorists who start taking hostages. McClane is the only one who can save them from criminal mastermind Hans Gruber (Alan Rickamn). DECEMBER 18, 20, 22 | CHAUNCEY
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(1989, US) Dir. Jeremiah S. Chechik
Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) can’t catch a break. Preparing for the family Christmas is becoming more trouble than it’s worth. With unexpected guests, petty arguments, and bad news at work, the Griswolds are in for a disastrous holiday. DECEMBER 19, 20, 22 | CHAUNCEY
PARISIAN NEW YEAR
DECEMBER 31 DOORS 4PM / FILM 5PM | CHAUNCEY $25 PUBLIC / $20 MEMBERS Trois, deux, un — bonne année! FilmScene’s annual countdown to the New Year on Paris time includes champagne and French hors d’oeuvres!
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
(1951, USA) Dir. Vincente Minnelli
Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron sing and dance to the music of George and Ira Gershwin in this winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.When ex-GI Jerry Mulligan (Kelly) remains in Paris to pursue life as an artist, he is discovered by a wealthy patroness interested in more than his art. But Mulligan falls in love with a French shop girl (Caron) who is engaged to his best friend.
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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 (67-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, 65seat 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 is reserved seating for most shows, and seating can be selected in advance. FilmScene on The Ped Mall is currently general admission for all shows, arrive early to select your favorite seats. 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 Members: $7.00
We offer 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. For more information or for additional assistance, please call 319-358-2555.
See all the benefits of membership at icfilmscene.org
PARTNERSHIPS AND RENTALS
Evening: $11.00 Matinee: $9.50 Senior (60+): $8.50 Youth (12 & under): $8.50 UI Students: $8.50
FilmScene regularly works with community groups and individuals to curate partnership screenings, and welcomes suggestions at icfilmscene.org/partner.
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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 Rain Stonerook, Marketing Manager Emily Salmonson, Operations Director Andrew Sherburne, Executive Director
Will Downing, Chair Nick Westergaard, Vice Chair Jake Nelson, Secretary Anna Stone, Treasurer Hans House, Past Chair
THEATER STAFF:
Bailey Ostman, Shift Supervisor Maddie Todd, Shift Supervisor Darien Vonk, Shift Supervisor Lucas Anschel, Tom Bruner Krystal Figueroa, Cara Flanagan Zoe Fruchter, Molly Gehlsen Talia Halleck, Cooper Harrison Carlisle Isley, Calvin Leslie Jack Roche
PROJECTIONISTS:
Adam Bryant, Emma Gray Calvin Leslie, Jack Roche Lee Sailor, Harry Westergaard
Nancy Bird, Danica Bird, Karen Chappell Trevon Coleman, Corey Creekmur Evan Evans, David Gould. Tommy Haines Adam Ingersoll, Uri Lessing, Nina Lohman T.J. Dedeaux-Norris, 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
FILM FORUM
Gigi Bell, Chair, Constanza Espada, Calvin Leslie, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Jamin Shepherd
AFTER HOURS
Aly Shamburg, Chair, Kobie Long
OPEN SCREEN
James Altschul, Chair, Jalen Carter, Trevon Coleman
CONTACT US
icfilmscene.org (319) 358-2555
boxoffice@icfilmscene.org
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SHOWTIMES, TICKETS AND MORE AT
ICFILMSCENE.ORG
SPECIAL EVENTS AT A GLANCE
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AUTHOR HÉCTOR ABAD FACIOLINCE IN PERSON
MEMORIES OF MY FATHER
IOWA CITY MIC CHECK POETRY FEST
LOUDER THAN A BOMB DONNA REED AT 100
FROM HERE TO ETERNITY THEY WERE EXPENDABLE PRIDE AT FILMSCENE
DAYS
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
IN COLLABORATION WITH SHELTER HOUSE
SIDEWALK STORIES
ROOFTOP
18 FARGO
VINO VÉRITÉ
21 ASCENSION
DECEMBER 1 9
DONNA REED AT 100
DEADLY LESSONS
PRIDE AT FILMSCENE
SHIVA BABY
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE
12 FOLLIES
31
DONNA REED AT 100
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