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PED MALL REMODELED
The Ped Mall is getting a new look before it returns thanks to your support of the Strengthen • Grow • Evolve campaign
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
FilmScene in the Park continues this fall with a full lineup with something for everyone!
SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021
NOMADLAND AT FILMSCENE IN THE PARK PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
WE’RE BACK. Well, we were never really gone, always finding the path ahead by our projector light. We made pandemic pivots to virtual shows, drive-up popcorn and movie parties. We started a podcast and took the movies outside, new traditions to carry forward. And you were there with us, helping to sustain us through movieless months with your contributions, popcorn munching and words of support. Looking back, our last In Focus issue, from March 2020, is a relic of a past that wasn’t. This issue, now in your hands, holds promise for the future. Though some things are a little different, much remains the same. And even more, we’re planning for a better future with improvements to our Ped Mall space and a recommitment to mission based programming that serves a diverse and growing community. Thanks for being with us, even in the dark hours, always watching for the light ahead. We’re glad to be back, and we’re glad to welcome you back too.
Andrew Sherburne FilmScene Co-Founder Executive Director
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A COMMITMENT TO HEALTH & SAFETY FilmScene has always taken pride in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. This spring, we made changes to improve our HVAC system’s air flow and filtration. We’ve amplified cleaning routines and policies. And we are constantly monitoring public health guidance from local and national leaders so you can count on us to prioritize patron and staff health.
THE BEST PLACE TO GO BACK TO THE MOVIES Our commitment to the best presentation standards, the brightest picture, and the clearest sound means that FilmScene is not only the most comfortable place to watch a film, but the best moviegoing experience. With lobby improvements, new cinema seating, and new projection equipment, FilmScene at the Ped Mall is better than ever, with a consistent commitment to the best experience across all five of our theaters.
BRINGING BACK YOUR FAVORITES Beloved series like Vino Vérité, The Picture Show and Pride at FilmScene are all coming back, in a thoughtful and intentional way. We’re also making sure that our dedication to inclusivity and accessibility, evident in our African Diaspora, Reel Representation and Open Caption screenings, are part of our reinvestment in mission-based programming.
MADE POSSIBLE BY YOU All of this is possible thanks to you, our members. Your support through annual membership and your encouragement, attendance, and cooperation every time you come to the theater ensures that we are moving forward in unison. We thrive and succeed together. This is community cinema, and we’re glad to be back.
BECOME A MEMBER Members provide vital annual support for FilmScene’s mission as a non-profit cinema dedicated to film art and building community through film. As a member, you’ll enjoy a range of great benefits, including discounts on admission, concessions and local restaurants plus special member-only invitations and events. ICFILMSCENE.ORG/MEMBERSHIP Iowa City’s Nonprofit Cinema 3
NEW RELEASES CANDYMAN
(2021, USA) Dir. Nia DaCosta
A decade after the last Cabrini towers were torn down, Anthony and his partner move into the now gentrified area. A chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind Candyman. Anxious to use these macabre details as fresh grist for paintings, he unknowingly opens a door to a complex past and a terrifying wave of violence. “Promises stellar performances, production values, and plenty of chilling gore.”—Jude Dry, Indiewire
NOW PLAYING
WITHOUT GETTING KILLED OR CAUGHT
(2021, USA) Dirs. Tamara Saviano, Paul Whitfield An intimate look at the life of songwriter Guy Clark, his wife Susanna, and their friendship with Townes Van Zandt. “One of the most insightful music documentaries in recent memory.”—Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
OPENS SEPTEMBER 3
LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO
(1979, Japan) Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
A 4k restoration of the crime caper comedy adventure and directorial debut from the internationally acclaimed Miyazaki. “One of the most fun, and memorable, films out there.” —The Hollywood Reporter
OPENS SEPTEMBER 3
THE CARD COUNTER
(2021, USA) Dir. Paul Schrader
A revenge thriller that tells the story of an ex-military interrogator (Oscar Isaac, Ex Machina) turned gambler haunted by the ghosts of his past decisions. “Expected to be one of the trippier, darker films to come from the cerebral filmmaker.”—Will Ashton, CinemaBlend
OPENS SEPTEMBER 10
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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.
LANGUAGE LESSONS
(2021, USA, Costa Rica) Dir. Natalie Morales Adam (Mark Duplass) is uncertain when his husband surprises him with Spanish lessons. But when tragedy strikes, his teacher Cariño (Natalie Morales), becomes a lifeline. “Poignant, funny, and emotionally resonant” —Mae Abdulbaki, Screen Rant
OPENS SEPTEMBER 10
STORM LAKE
(2021, USA) Dirs. Beth Levison, Jerry Risius Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Art Cullen and the people of Storm Lake confront a changing community as global forces threaten their precarious existence. DIALOGUE Art Cullen and Directors Beth Levison and Jerry Risius in person! “A vital celebration of the role of community-based news gathering.” —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
OPENS SEPTEMBER 17
THE CAPOTE TAPES
(2021, USA) Dir. Ebs Burnough
Through never-before-heard audio archives and interviews with Capote’s friends and enemies, The Capote Tapes reveals the rise and fall of America’s most iconic gay writer. “Packed with revelations about the human heart.” —Charlotte O’Sullivan, London Evening Standard
OPENS SEPTEMBER 17
THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE
(2021, USA, Canada) Dir. Michael Showalter
An intimate look at the rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker (Jessica Chastain), legendary for her eyelashes, her idiosyncratic singing, and her eagerness to embrace people from all walks of life. “Chastain turns heads.” —Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times
OPENS IN SEPTEMBER
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NEW RELEASES AZOR
(2021, Switzerland, France, Argentina) Dir. Andreas Fontana Yvan De Wiel, a private banker from Geneva, goes to Argentina in the midst of a strictly-surveilled dictatorship to replace his partner, object of the most worrying rumours, who disappeared overnight. “Delectably lavish.”—Beatrice Loayza, The New York Times
OPENS SEPTEMBER 24
THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK
(2021, USA) Dir. Alan Taylor
Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark’s history just as rival gangsters begin to challenge the powerful DiMeo crime family. “One of the most anticipated films of the fall movie season.” —Zack Sharf, IndieWire
OPENS OCTOBER 1
TITANE
(2021, France, Belgium) Dir. Julia Ducournau Following a series of unexplained crimes, a father is reunited with the son who has been missing for 10 years. A unique and shocking exploration of family, faith and flesh. Winner of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or. “Deliciously grisly and inventive image-making.” —Jessica Kiang, The Playlist
OPENS OCTOBER 1
I’M YOUR MAN
(2021, Germany) Dir. Maria Schrader A scientist is coerced into a study to obtain funds for her research. For three weeks, she has to live with a humanoid robot designed to be the perfect life partner for her. “Science-fiction with soul and a romance written for adults.”—Pamela Hutchinson, Empire Magazine
OPENS OCTOBER 8
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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.
EL PLANETA
(2021, USA, Spain) Dir. Amalia Ulman A daughter is forced to return home after the death of her father and reconnects with her eccentric mother, hustling to maintain the semblances of their middle-class lifestyle in the face of an impending eviction. “A warm and intimate work”—Kambole Campbell, Hyperallergic
OPENS OCTOBER 8
NO TIME TO DIE
(2021, UK) Dir. Cary Joji Fukunaga
James Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old CIA friend turns up asking for help, but the mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected. “The time has come for Daniel Craig to leave the Aston Martin behind and step away from the James Bond role, but he’s not doing so without one last jaw-dropping adventure.” — Indiewire
OPENS OCTOBER 8
BERGMAN ISLAND
(2021, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Mexico) Dir. Mia Hansen-Løve A couple retreat to the island that inspired Ingmar Bergman to write their screenplays, but as tensions build, the lines between reality and fiction start to blur. “Lyrical and absorbing.”—Owen Gleiberman, Variety
OPENS OCTOBER 15
THE VELVET UNDERGROUND
(2021, USA) Dir. Todd Haynes
An immersive experience into how the group became a cultural icon, featuring in-depth interviews, never-beforeseen performances and a rich collection of recordings. “A dark, disturbing and glorious film about a dark, disturbing and glorious band.”—Steve Pond, The Wrap
OPENS OCTOBER 15
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NEW RELEASES DUNE
(2021, USA, Canada) Dir. Denis Villeneuve Adapted from Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel, the mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey Dune tells the story of Paul (Timothée Chalamet), a brilliant young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding. “A spectacle on the grandest scale imaginable.” —Taylor Antrim, Vogue
OPENS OCTOBER 22
WHEEL OF FORTUNE AND FANTASY
(2021, Japan) Dir. Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
An unexpected love triangle, a failed seduction, and a chance encounter. An enchanting triptych that spins mundane encounters into a world of infinite possibilities. “Amongst the best of the year.”—Ryan O’Connor, The Film Stage
OPENS OCTOBER 22
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO
(2021, UK) Dir. Edgar Wright
Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters dazzling wannabe singer Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy). But the glamour is not all it appears to be. “Edgar Wright’s most exciting movie yet.”—Otto Nicli, Screen Rant
OPENS OCTOBER 29
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.
MONUMENTS
(2021, USA) Dir. Jack Newell
After the sudden death of his semi-estranged wife Laura, Ted steals her ashes from her strange family and takes a cross-country journey to scatter them at the Field Museum in Chicago. Directed by Jack C. Newell (42 GRAMS), with story credits by Iowan Marianne Fons and her daughter Rebecca Fons (former Programming Director of FilmScene). DIALOGUE Newell and Fons in person | TICKETS $5
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LITTLE GIRL
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
(2020, France, Denmark) Dir. Sébastien Lifshitz
OCTOBER 21
Sasha’s family has recently accepted her gender identity and is working to confront outdated norms in a small community of rural France.
SKYLIGHT
FRANKENSTEIN
(2016, UK) Dir. Stephen Daldry
(2011, UK) Dir. Danny Boyle
On a cold London evening, teacher Kyra (Carey Mulligan) receives an unexpected visit from a former lover.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller star in this stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel.
SEPTEMBER 12 | CHAUNCEY
OCTOBER 10 | CHAUNCEY
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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.
COLUMBUS
SEPTEMBER 4
MS. PURPLE
ROPE
(2017, USA) Dir. Kogonada
(1948, USA) Dir. Alfred Hitchcock
A man and a woman find themselves in Columbus, Indiana in similar situations.
Two men try to prove they committed the perfect crime by hosting a dinner party afterwards.
SEPTEMBER 11
(2019, USA) Dir. Justin Chon
A karaoke hostess reconnects with her estranged brother, forcing them into a period of intense self-reflection as the who raised them nears death. SEPTEMBER 18
STOP MAKING SENSE
BUZZARD
(2014, USA) Dir. Joel Potrykus
(1984, USA) Dir. Jonathan Demme SEPTEMBER 25
An innovative concert movie for the Talking Heads.
OCTOBER 2
THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA
WE ARE LITTLE ZOMBIES
(2019, Japan) Dir. Makoto Nagahisa
(2001, USA) Dir. Larry Blamire OCTOBER 9
THE HUNGER
A ragtag crew searches for the element “atmospherium”.
OCTOBER 16
(1983, USA, UK) Dir. Tony Scott
A love triangle develops between a beautiful yet dangerous vampire, her cellist companion, and a gerontologist. OCTOBER 23
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Paranoia causes scam artist Marty flees to hide out in dangerous Detroit.
Four young orphans deal with their grief by forming a glam rock band.
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!
SUPA MODO
RAINING IN THE MOUNTAIN
(2018, Kenya, Germany) Dir. Likarion Wainaina
SEPTEMBER 9
A young girl’s village rallies together when her superhero dreams are threatened by terminal illness.
(1979, Taiwan, Hong Kong) Dir. King Hu SEPTEMBER 23
WHO KILLED CAPTAIN ALEX?
QUEEN OF LAPA
(2019, Brazil) Dirs. Theodore Collatos, Carolina Monnerat
(2010, Uganda) Dir. Nabwana I.G.G. OCTOBER 7
Alex is killed on a mission to defeat the Tiger Mafia, and his brother investigates.
An esquire and a General eye a priceless handwritten scroll in a temple library.
OCTOBER 21
A Brazilian activist founds an Association of Transgender Sex Professionals.
FILM FORUM Special screenings and discussions of acclaimed and provocative films in cooperation with University of Iowa departments and organizations. Thursdays at 7pm.
MEMENTO
SEPTEMBER 2
THE HUNT
(2000, USA) Dir. Christopher Nolan
(2012, Denmark, Sweden) Dir. Thomas Vinterberg
A man with memory loss attempts to track down his wife’s murderer.
A teacher lives a lonely life, all the while struggling over his son’s custody.
SEPTEMBER 16
BLACKFISH
TREELESS MOUNTAIN
(2013, USA) Dir. Gabriela Cowperthwaite
SEPTEMBER 30
HAIL SATAN?
A documentary following SeaWorld’s controversial captivity of killer whales.
(2008, USA, South Korea) Dir. So Yong Kim OCTOBER 14
Two sisters care for each other when their mother leaves.
(2019, USA) Dir. Penny Lane
A look at the quick rise and influence of the controversial Satanic Temple. OCTOBER 28
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Community and cinema come together under the stars! FilmScene in the Park is a free outdoor movie series made possible by the transformative Strengthen • Grow • Evolve campaign, a collaboration with The Englert Theatre, and The City of Iowa City’s Annual Park Improvement and Economic Development funds. This cooperative project supports the goals of both FilmScene and Iowa City Parks & Recreation to connect citizens through shared cultural experiences.
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
(1982, USA) Dir. Steven Spielberg
The thrilling, deeply moving story of the special friendship that develops between Elliot, a lonely young boy living in a suburban California community, and a wise, benevolent visitor from another planet who becomes stranded on Earth. As Elliot attempts to help his extra-terrestrial friend contact his home planet, they must elude scientists and government agents determined to apprehend the alien for their own purposes. Presented in partnership with The Iowa City Johnson County Senior Center to celebrate the 40th anniversary
SEPTEMBER 2
LOVE & BASKETBALL
(2000, USA) Dir. Gina Prince-Bythewood Next-door neighbors as kids, Quincy (Omar Epps) and Monica (Sanaa Lathan) fall in love and share an all-consuming interest in basketball. Their abilities take them down separate paths and they struggle to keep the relationship alive. Presented in partnership with the University of Iowa Panhellenic Council, the National Panhellenic Council, and the Bijou Film Board
SEPTEMBER 9
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THE FALCONER
(2020, USA) Dir. Annie Kaempfer This intimate film follows master falconer Rodney Stotts on a mission to build a bird sanctuary and provide access to nature for his community. A story of second chances: for injured birds, abandoned land, teenage dropouts, and Rodney himself. Presented in partnership with the Iowa City Climate Fest + postscreening panel discussion
SEPTEMBER 22
TO WONG FOO THANKS FOR EVERYTHING JULIE NEWMAR
(1995, USA) Dir. Beeban Kidron
On the way to Hollywood, Vida (Swayze), Chi Chi (Leguizamo) and Noxeema (Snipes) get stranded in a tiny town and set out to help the small-town residents on one wild weekend. Presented in partnership with Iowa City Pride to celebrate the 50th Anniversary
SEPTEMBER 30
THE GLEANERS AND I
(2000, France) Dir. Agnès Varda
A wonderfully idiosyncratic, self-reflexive documentary exploring the little-known world of modern-day gleaners those living on the margins who survive by foraging for that which society throws away. Presented in partnership with the New Pioneer Food Co-op to celebrate the 50th anniversary
OCTOBER 14
HOCUS POCUS
(1993, USA) Dir. Kenny Ortega
After moving to Salem, Massachusetts, teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). Initially dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy). Presented in partnership with the City of Iowa City
OCTOBER 29
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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 WAY OF THE DRAGON
(1972, Hong Kong) Dir. Bruce Lee
SEPTEMBER 1 | The Colosseum echos the sound of a fight to the death!
SPIRIT ANIMAL
(1978) Dir. Robert Clouse
A group rents a cabin to party on new years weekend. Little do they know, a demented killer stalks these woods.
In his final film, Bruce Lee is Billy Lo, a young kung fu movie star with a flourishing career and a promising future.
Director in person!
SEPTEMBER 8
THE GAME OF DEATH
(2019) Dir. Madeline Deering
SEPTEMBER 15
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SCARY MOVIE
(1991) Dir. Daniel Erickson Warren visits a small town spookhouse on Halloween. Is it as harmless as it seems, or has a psychotic mental patient found a new stomping ground?
SEPTEMBER 22
(1976) Dir. John Carpenter
SEPTEMBER 29
SISTER TEMPEST
PIECES
OCTOBER 6
A gang of suicidal hoods looking for revenge launch an all-night raid on an isolated police station.
(1982) Dir. Juan Piquer Simón
(2020) Dir. Joe Badon
A killer stalks a Boston campus, brutally slaughtering college co-eds and collecting parts from each victim to create the likeness of his mother.
Anne’s relationship with her missing sister is under alien tribunal. Meanwhile, her roommate’s mysterious illness sends her on a killing spree.
OCTOBER 13
FILMSCREAM 2021
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15TH • 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM • CHAUNCEY The screams are coming from inside the building at our fifth annual 12-hour fright fest! Six features plus trailers, vintage snack bar advertisements and Halloween fun! Don’t forget your sleeping bag if you want to catch a nap. Earn a free pass to see us again if you stay for the complete show!
THE UNNAMABLE
THE LORDS OF SALEM
(1988) Dir. Jean-Paul Ouellette
(2012) Dir. Rob Zombie
OCTOBER 20
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A radio DJ is plagud by nightmarish visions after she plays a record by a mysterious group known as “The Lords.”
OCTOBER 27
College students check out a haunted house where in the 1800’s an ugly monster called “the Unnamable” was trapped in a vault.
SPECIAL EVENTS
University of Iowa Lecture Committee & University of Iowa Center for Advancement present a FREE screening of these Academy Award Nominated Shorts.
DIALOGUE in person with Producer and UI Alum Michael Scheuerman and Director Skye Fitzgerald.
HUNGER WARD
LIFEBOAT
(2018, UK) Dir. Danny Boyle
(2020, UK) Dir. Skye Fitzgerald
Volunteers risk the waves of the Mediterranean to pluck refugees from sinking rafts pushing off from Libya.
An unflinching look at hunger’s toll on the children of war-torn Yemen from two of the country’s feeding centers.
SEPTEMBER 14
DAVID BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA
(2020, USA) Dir. Spike Lee
A joyful celebration of music and dance, a call to engage in our democracy, and an invitation to reimagine our own utopias. Featuring never-before-seen footage and a special introduction by David Byrne. SEPTEMBER 15, 7PM
DAISIES
(1966, Czechoslovakia) Dir. Vera Chytilová The misadventures of two brash young women who believe the world to be “spoiled,” so they embark on a series of pranks in which nothing is taken seriously. Co-presented with the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
OCTOBER 13, 7PM
FILM. WINE. TRUTH. Vino Vérité is a series featuring talented new voices and established masters of vérité filmmaking in person to present their thought-provoking, chancetaking, and visually-arresting films.
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DOSTOEVSKY ADAPTED
As a companion piece to the fall 2021 University of Iowa Main Library Gallery exhibition, From Revolutionary Outcast to a Man of God: Dostoevsky at 200, curated by Dr. Anna Barker, we present a selection of big screen adaptations of the great Russian writer’s works from his most well known masterpiece with The Brothers Karamazov starring Yul Brenner to La Chinoise, Jean-Luc Godard’s reimagining of The Demons set in heart of the French student revolutionary movement of the late 1960s.
THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV
(1958, USA) Dir. Richard Brooks
How could a caring god have cursed man with free will in this world of temptation and evil? Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s masterpiece of good and evil, free will and guilt set within the tangled web of a single Russian family bound by jealousy rather than love. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 6:30PM
LA CHINOISE
(1967, France) Dir. Jean-Luc Godard Paris, 1967. Disillusioned by their suburban lifestyles, a group of middle-class students, led by Guillaume (JeanPierre Léaud) and Veronique (Anne Wiazemsky), form a small Maoist cell and plan to change the world by any means necessary. MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 7PM
THE DOUBLE
(2013, USA) Dir. Richard Ayoade Simon (Jesse Eisenberg) is a timid man. He is overlooked at work, scorned by his mother, and ignored by the woman of his dreams (Mia Wasikowska). The arrival of a confident, charismatic new co-worker, James, upsets the balance. To Simon’s horror, James slowly starts taking over his life. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 7PM
WHITE NIGHTS
(1957, Italy, France) Dir. Luchino Visconti Marcello Mastroianni, as a lonely city transplant, and Maria Schell, as a sheltered girl haunted by a lover’s promise, meet by chance on a canal bridge and begin a tentative romance that quickly entangles them in a web of longing and self-delusion. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 6:30PM
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NEW, (HISTORIC) & IMPROVED
FILMSCENE ON THE PED MALL
THE ENGLERT THEATRE
Thanks to our supporters, FilmScene’s flagship Ped Mall cinema has been renovated and refreshed and is ready to welcome audiences back in September.
The historic Englert Theatre has been preserved and revitalized, ready for another century as a beacon for the arts in the heart of downtown Iowa City.
• New cinema-style seating in Scene 1
• Iconic marquee rehabilitation
• New comfort seating in The Screening Room
• Building facade, window and brick restoration
• Lobby lighting and decor improvements
• HVAC and energy efficiency improvements
• New projector and media server in Scene 1
• 2nd floor renovation and lounge expansion
OPEN HOUSE AT FILMSCENE ON THE PED MALL & THE ENGLERT THEATRE
HARVEY MASON JR. IN CONVERSATION WITH JON DARSEE
After 18 months, we’re excited to welcome the community back to a remodeled FilmScene on the Ped Mall and the historic Englert Theatre. Stop by for our official re-opening open house to see the renovations at the Englert and FilmScene that were made possible by the collaborative Strengthen • Grow • Evolve campaign. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 3-7PM
The University of Iowa Public Policy Center is proud to host the inaugural Donna Parsons Arts and Policy Lecture, featuring music, film, and TV producer Harvey Mason, Jr., and entertainment by Kevin “BF” Burt. This will mark the first in-person event held at the Englert Theatre for more than 18 months. Join us as we celebrate the official reopening with a discussion about the arts, Harvey’s career, and his connection to Iowa. For those uncomfortable attending in person, we’ll also stream the conversation on the event website. Free and open to the public. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
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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
Will Downing, Chair Nick Westergaard, Vice Chair Jake Nelson, Secretary Anna Stone, Treasurer Hans House, Past Chair
Ben Delgado, Programming Director Aaron Holmgren, Theater Manager Angie Mabeus, Events Coordinator Ross Meyer, Projection and Facilities Director Stacia Rain, Marketing Manager
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
Emily Salmonson, Operations Director Andrew Sherburne, Executive Director
THEATER STAFF:
Tom Bruner, Cara Flanagan, Cooper Harrison, Carlisle Isley Bailey Ostman, Darien Vonk
PROJECTIONISTS:
Emma Gray, Calvin Leslie, Lee Sailor, Harry Westergaard
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
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