BIJOU PROGRAMMING IS FREE FOR UI STUDENTS $6 GENERAL PUBLIC

The Bijou Film Board is a student-run UI organization dedicated to the exhibition of American independent, foreign and classic cinema. Established in 1972, the Bijou Film Board assists FilmScene with program curation and operations.

Free Mondays! UI students admitted FREE to the late showing of any new release film every Monday.

AFTER HOURS A late-night series featuring cult classics and fan favorites. Saturdays at 11pm.

THE INVITATION (2016) Dir. Karyn Kusama. Dinner party hosts may be serving sinister intentions.

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710 CLOVERFIELD LANE (2016) Dir. Dan Trachtenberg. Inside a shelter, three people hear of strange things outside.

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PHANTASM (1979) Dir. Don Coscarelli. Two boys face off against a mysterious grave robber known as The Tall Man. Art House Theater Day

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FILM FORUM Special screenings of acclaimed and provocative films followed by discussion.

THAT’S SEXPLOITATION! (2013) Dir. Frank Henenlotter. This documentary reveals the untold story of American cinema’s gloriously sordid cinematic past. DIALOGUE to follow.

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SONITA (2015) Dir. Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami. After her family tries to force marriage, a young Afghan refugee grabs the mic to spit fiery rhymes in the face of oppressive traditions.DIALOGUE to follow.

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AS I OPEN MY EYES (2015) Dir. Leyla Bouzid. Months before the Tunisian revolution, 18-year-old Farah debates a future as a doctor or singer in a political rock band.

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118 E. College St. #101Iowa City, IA 52240

ART HOUSE IS YOUR HOUSE Art House Theater Day celebrates community cinemas. Join us for a day of exclusive films!

SHAKESPEARE ON SCREEN In honor of the Bard’s first folio in Iowa City, two masterpieces from Welles and Kurosawa.

JUMP INTO DEEP WATERS Our 2016 Cinema Savant, John Waters, is filthy fun for your eyes, ears and nose!

TicketsOnline: www.icfilmscene.org Box Office: open at noon daily

Members: $6.00* See all the benefits of FilmScene membership at www.icfilmscene.org.

Evening: $10.00* Matinee: $8.50* Senior (60+): $7.50* Youth (12 & under): $7.50* UI Students: $7.50**includes $1 venue fee.

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Jeanne Moreau and Orson Welles in Chimes at Midnight, Welles’ once-lost adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV.

About FilmSceneFilmScene is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural vitality of the Iowa City area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. With programming that entertains, inspires, and educates, FilmScene works to build and connect community through film. For more information, visit www.icfilmscene.org.

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OVERHEARD... What an incredibly special weekend sharing Gleason in Iowa City...I love this city and I love the people who make it such a special place. Mary Rohlich, Gleason producer

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Programs, showtimes and ticket prices subject to change. Special events may be priced differently. Movie Hotline: 319-358-2555.

www.icfilmscene.org

In partnership with

FilmScene Staff Joe Tiefenthaler, Executive Director Andy Brodie, Program Director Andrew Sherburne, Associate Director Emily Salmonson, Director of Operations Ross Meyer, Head Projectionist and Facilities Manager Aaron Holmgren, Shift SupervisorDominick Schults, Projection and Facilities Assistant

Wendy DeCora, Britt Fowler, Ben Johnson, Carol McCarthy, Brad Pollpeter, Spencer Williams, Theater Staff

Cara Anthony, Tyler Hudson, Jack Tieszen, Sarah Ulanowicz, Projectionists

Board of Directors Michael Finlayson, Chair Tommy Haines, Vice Chair Emma Barnum, Secretary Chris Ameling, Treasurer Laura Bergus, Karen Chappell, Corey Creekmur, Michael Davis, Will Downing, Evan Evans, David Gould, Adam Ingersoll, Nicole Matos, Kembrew McLeod, Ryan O’Leary, Doug Ongie, Andre Perry, Jamie Powers, Andy Stoll, Damon Terrill

THE WITCH (2015) Dir. Robert Eggers. A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft.

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9/3

Our annual celebration of open-air cinema features well-loved classics, beneath the stars and above the streets of Iowa City!

TICKETS and series details at www.icfilmscene.org/series/rooftop

THE ROOFTOP SERIES

SIXTEEN CANDLES (1984) Dir. John Hughes. It’s a party—but Molly Ringwald’s “sweet” sixteenth birthday is anything but special.

9/11

¡THREE AMIGOS! (1986) Dir. John Landis. Martin, Short & Chase: Three big-screen banditos end up in Mexico for a real shoot out.

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HORIZONS STAMP YOUR PASSPORT for a five film cinematic world tour. One UI student who attends every screening will win a study abroad scholarship!

Saturday,September 24!

NEW RELEASES

Showtimes set and published weekly on Tuesday. Schedule subject to change. Showtimes at www.icfilmscene.org or the Movie Hotline at 319-358-2555.

MULTIPLE (1970) MANIACS Waters’ gloriously grotesque, unavailable-for-decades second feature comes to theaters at long last!

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OUR LITTLE SISTER (2016, Japan) Dir. Hirokazu Koreeda. After the death of their estranged father, three siblings invite their half sister to live with them. Another graceful, beautifully moving family drama from Koreeda, adapted from the best-selling graphic novel “Umimachi Diary.” “Irresistible! An intimate, warm embrace of a film that radiates joy and harmony.” —Time Out

Opens September 2

RESERVOIR DOGS (1992) Dir. Quentin Tarantino. Seven strangers: no names, but they’ve got each other’s color.

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PINK (1972) FLAMINGOS Notorious underground figure Divine defends her tabloid-given title as “The Filthiest Person Alive.”

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FEMALE (1974) TROUBLE A spoiled schoolgirl runaway ends up as a model for weirdos who photograph women committing crimes.

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POLYESTER (1981)IN ODORAMA! An oppressed housewife gets her life back on track. Your ticket includes scratch-and-sniff card!

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EQUITY (2016, USA) Dir. Meera Menon. A finance thriller about women, made by women: Senior investment banker Naomi Bishop (Emmy winner Anna Gunn, “Breaking Bad”) is caught in the cutthroat world of Wall Street when a company’s IPO threatens to derail the career she’s built. “A smart, sardonic take on the women of Wall Street. Tautly directed. Anna Gunn is terrific.” —Paper Magazine

Opens September 2

MORRIS FROM AMERICA (2016, Germany/USA) Dir. Chad Hartigan. A 13-year-old rapper focused on hip-hop stardom falls for a rebellious classmate after moving from the U.S. to Germany with his father (Craig Robinson) in this Sundance prize-winning crowd pleaser. “One of the most indelible, endearing adolescents to hit the screen in a long time.” —Chicago Reader

Opens September 9

COMPLETE UNKNOWN (2016, USA) Dir. Joshua Marston. As a man contemplates moving to a new state with his wife for her graduate program, an old flame—a woman who often changes identities—reenters his life. Costarring Michael Shannon and Rachel Weisz, with Kathy Bates and Danny Glover. “Rachel Weisz is magnetic in this dreamy drama.” —Film Journal Int’l

Opens September 16

MIA MADRE (2016, Italy/France/Germany) Dir. Nanni Moretti. Acclaimed Italian auteur Moretti finds comedy and pathos in the story of Margherita, a harried film director trying to juggle the demands of her latest movie and a personal life in crisis. “Love, death, cinema—they’re all there in ‘Mia Madre,’ bumping up against one another beautifully.” —The New York Times

Opens September 23

MY BLIND BROTHER (2016, USA) Dir. Sophie Goodhart. A sibling rivalry between adored blind athlete Robbie and his brother Bill, who knows the real Robbie, boils over when they fall for the same girl (Jenny Slate, “Obvious Child”) in this hilariously original love triangle. “Goodhart reserves an equal degree of empathy for all of her characters...funny without ever becoming cruel.” —Indiewire

Opens September 23

SPECIAL EVENTS

HEADROOM SCREENING SERIES CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Harris screens his award-winning experimental films, which span a range of themes from the post-industrial urban landscape, to black outlaws, to the sun’s collapse.

Friday, September 30, 8:30pmFree to the public

ONE MORE TIME WITH FEELING (2016, UK/France) Dir. Andrew Dominik. Music-visuals reach new heights in this cinematic release event for “Skeleton Tree,” the new album from Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. Experience it first!

Thursday, September 8, 9pmOne night only—Nick Cave in 3D!

THE ANONYMOUS PEOPLE (2013, USA) Dir. Greg D. Williams. Over 23 million Americans battle stigmas and barriers to live in long-term recovery from addiction—these are their stories. Presented by Prelude Iowa.

Sunday, September 25, 3:30pmTickets: $5 public

SECRET SCREENING TROPICANA (2016) Dir. ?????. In a paradoxical land—suppressed by societal norms, supported by surprising allies—three individuals seek a metamorphosis. FilmScene’s first-ever secret screening—never before screened in the US. We can’t tell you much more, you’ll just have to be there. DIALOGUE Filmmaker in person.TICKETS $25 / $20 Members includes hand-picked wine from the Bread Garden wine experts.

September 4, 7pm

Thought-provoking, visually-arresting films are paired with curated wines in a search for truth in cinema that brings fresh filmmaking voices to Iowa City.

PRESENTED BY

ALLOY ORCHESTRA

SHAKESPEAREAN CINEMA

Deep Waters

RAN (1985) Dir. Akira Kurosawa. The Academy Award-winning adaptation of Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” stunningly restored by Rialto Pictures, is a big-screen must.

CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT (1965) Dir. Orson Welles. Welles’ take on “Henry IV”—the jewel of his later film career—newly released by Janus Films after being unavailable for decades.

Saturday, September 24www.icfilmscene.org/ahtd

A TOWN CALLED PANIC: THE SPECIALS Two brilliant, visually over-the-top short films from the Oscar-nominated directors of “Ernest & Celestine.”

10am // FREE + face painting

Sept.16-21 Limited Engagement

Sept. 10 & 11, 2pmTwo shows only!

FILTHIER & DIRTIER Sat, October 1, 7pmLive at The Englert TheatreThe Duke of Dirt returns with his one-man spoken word “vaudeville” act.

2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL SHORTS A 95-minute theatrical program of eight short films selected from the 2016 edition of the preeminent festival.

12:30 & 8:30pm

DANNY SAYS (2016, USA) Dir. Brendan Toller. The life and times of Fields, a pivotal pop culture player working for The Doors, Cream, Lou Reed, Judy Collins and The Ramones.

6pm // with livestream Q&A

PHANTASM (1979) Dir. Don Coscarelli. Two boys face off against a mysterious grave robber known as The Tall Man. Newly remastered by Drafthouse Films.

11pm // with Q&A from Fantastic Fest

A worldwide celebration of the art house and the cultural role it plays in a community with exclusive one-time programming, carnival games, giveaways, free popcorn, conversations, wine tasting, music and more!

New release films also playing all day.

A twisted series of early work by FilmScene’s 2016 Cinema Savant John Waters, one of cinema’s greatest and boldest button-pushing moviemakers.

With Shakespeare’s First Folio exhibition visit to Iowa City, two rewarding big-screen adaptations of the Bard.

Wed, October 5, 7pmLive at The Englert Theatre

MAN WITH A MOVIE CAMERA (1929, Soviet Union) Dir. Dziga Vertov. Iowa City’s favorite silent film accompanists present a live score to “the best documentary film of all time.” (Sight & Sound)

FILMSCREAM! Prepare your Halloween calendar for an all-night fright fest coming October 28—details TBA soon at: www.icfilmscene.org/filmscream