May 2018

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

ORDER IN THE THEATER! A new, intimate documentary about the legendary Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

MAY•AZAKI RETURNS Four films by the beloved Hayao Miyazaki + yummy Japanese snacks and drinks!

FOUR YEARS OF GRINDHOUSE Join us in celebrating four years of cheap film, cheap beer and the best film community.

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

Members: $6.50* See all the benefits of FilmScene membership at www.icfilmscene.org.

Evening: $10.50* Matinee: $9.00* Senior (60+): $8.00* Youth (12 & under): $8.00* UI Students: $8.00**includes $1.50 venue fee.

Getting HereLocated at 118 E. College St. on the Ped Mall in Downtown Iowa City.

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Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami an electrifying documentary about mega-icon Grace Jones.

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

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In partnership with

FilmScene Staff Joe Tiefenthaler, Executive Director Andrew Sherburne, Associate Director Rebecca Fons, Programming Director Kate Markham, Dir. of Operations Ross Meyer, Head Projectionist and Facilities Manager Connie White, Film Booker Aaron Holmgren, Operations Asst. Dominick Shults, Projection and Facilities Assistant Abby Thomas, Marketing Assistant

Theater Staff: Adam Bryant, Cara Anthony, Graham Bly, Sean Demers, Galen Hawthorne, Spencer Williams

Projectionists: Jack Christensen, Mac Chuchra, Felipe Disarz, Tyler Hudson, Tristen Kopp

Board of Directors Laura Bergus, Chair Doug Ongie, Vice Chair Laura Seegmiller, Secretary Chris Ameling, Treasurer Emma Barnum, Hannah Bonner, Karen Chappell, Corey Creekmur, Will Downing, Evan Evans, David Gould, Tommy Haines, Hans House, Adam Ingersoll, Nina Lohman, Jake Nelson, Tameka Norris, Kembrew McLeod, Ryan O’Leary, Andre Perry, Jamie Powers, Laura Seegmiller, Nick Westergaard

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MINDING THE GAP (2018) Dir. Bing Liu. Three young men bond together to escape volatile families in their Rust Belt hometown. As they face adult responsibilities, unexpected revelations threaten their decade-long friendship. “An audacious feature debut!” —Hollywood ReporterDIALOGUE Liu in person.

TICKETS $25 / $20 Members includes hand-picked wine from the Bread Garden Market wine experts.

May 6, 7pm

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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OVERHEARD... Place rocks! I can’t wait until they have two locations just like the start of Monopoly. Harry Walker on Facebook

BIJOU PROGRAMMING IS FREE FOR UI STUDENTS $6.50 GENERAL PUBLIC

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.

HORIZONS A 5-film cinematic world tour.

THE THIRD MURDER (2017, Japan) Dir. Hirokazu Koreeda. A courtroom drama centered around the murder of a factory president.

OPEN SCREEN is free and open to the public!

BIJOU OPEN SCREENFilmScene and Bijou’s bi-annual invitation to student filmmakers to share their work on the big screen in our Scene 1 cinema!

April 28 - 29

Well-loved classics, beneath the stars and above the streets of Iowa City. Includes a pint from Big Grove Brewery, and a little something extra to butter up your Rooftop experience. TICKETS and series details at www.icfilmscene.org/series/rooftop

AIRPLANE! (1980) Dirs. Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker. A classic comedy—Shirley, we can be serious!

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REAL GENIUS (1985) Martha Coolidge. Science whiz Mitch is paired up with a genius to work on a laser.

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

TULLY (2018, USA) Dir. Jason Reitman. A new comedy from Academy Award-winning screenwriter and University of Iowa graduate Diablo Cody. Marlo, a mother of three, is gifted a night nanny by her brother. Hesitant to the extravagance at first, Marlo comes to form a unique bond with the thoughtful and sometimes challenging young nanny named Tully. “A bitingly funny, deeply empathetic ode to motherhood.” —Film Journal International

Opens May 4

GRACE JONES: BLOODLIGHT AND BAMI (2018, UK/USA) Dir. Sophie Fiennes. An intimate portrait of the enigmatic power of the multi-hyphenate performer Grace Jones. Larger than life, scary and androgynous, Jones allows a one-woman crew to capture her brilliance and glamour, as well as more quiet moments. “A must for fans and an intriguing watch for the more casual viewer.” —Empire

Opens May 11

PRIDE AT FILMSCENE

TOM OF FINLAND (2017, Finland/Sweden) Dir. Dome Karukoski. Award-winning filmmaker Dome Karukoski brings to screen the life and work of artist Touko Valio Laaksonen (aka Tom of Finland), one of the most influential and celebrated figures of twentieth century gay culture. “One of the 10 best films of 2017.” —John Waters

Monday, May 14, 7pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

Opens April 13 Opens April 27

INCONCEIVABLEAnime-tion Movie Trivia Special

Monday, June 4 at 8:00PM

Presented as part of Science on Screen® - An initiative of the COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, with major support from the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION THE BABADOOK (2014, Australia) Dir. Jennifer Kent. A widowed mother, battles her son’s fear of a monster lurking in the house. “Deeply disturbing and highly recommended.” —Stephen King DIALOGUE: Stay for a post-screening fear experiment.

Tuesday, May 22, 7pm

IOWA INTERNATIONAL SCREENDANCE FESTIVAL

April 28 - 29

$9 Tickets // Part of the 12th Iowa Dance Festival, ScreenDance presents a curated program of short films celebrating dance.

Opens May 18

THE RIDER (2018, USA) Dir. Chloe Zhao. After suffering a near fatal head injury, a cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America. Based on a true story featuring bronc rider Brady Jandreau as himself. A stunning, award-winning achievement from director Zhao. “A wholly unique slice-of-life drama.” —Indiewire

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SAVING BRINTON (2017, USA)Dirs. Tommy Haines, Andrew Sherburne.Our encore presentation of this FilmScene favorite! In rural Iowa, Mike Zahs, a beloved history teacher, uncovers the century-old showreels of one of America’s first motion picture impresarios and sets out to premiere the films at the world’s oldest continuously operating movie theatre.“A cinephile’s delight.” —Hollywood Reporter

Opens May 25

RBG (2018, USA) Dirs. Julie Cohen, Betsy West. At 84, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming a pop culture icon. This definitive doc illuminates the unique personal journey of this diminutive, quiet warrior’s rise to the nation’s highest court. “Well-mannered, highly intelligent, scrupulous.” —The Hollywood Reporter

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

FOXY BROWN (1974) Dir. Jack Hill. She’s brown sugar and spice... and if you don’t watch it, she’ll put you on ice!

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ENTER THE DEVIL (1972) Dir. Frank Q. Dobbs. It’s too late for an exorcism. Terror beyond human endurance!

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BIRDEMIC: SHOCK AND TERROR (2010) Dir. James Nguyen. It’s a tender love story, a graphic horror and an urgent ecological warning.

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BASKET CASE (1982) Dir. Frank Henenlotter. What’s in the basket? New 4K restoration by MoMA: The Museum of Modern Art.

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HOUSE SHARK (2018) Dir. Ron Bonk. Just when you thought it was safe to go home... you’re gonna need a bigger house!

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Watch four Hayao Miyazaki films during the month of May while you snack on delicious Japanese treats: Hot Mate, Pocky and more!

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ONE OCTOBER (2017, USA) Dir. Rachel Shuman. A time capsule of New York City. Filmed entirely in October 2008, the story begins with Iowa-raised Clay Pigeon, a radio host who takes to the streets of NYC to talk to everyday citizens who are facing uncertainty. “One October is a small masterpiece of cinema.” —The Arts Fuse

Tuesday, May 15, 6pm

FILMSCENE AT BIG GROVE

DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993, USA) Dir. Richard Linklater. This coming-of-age film follows the mayhem of group of rowdy teenagers in Austin, Texas, celebrating the last day of high school in May 1976. “Dazed and Confused ought to be in a prominent place at the Library of Congress.” —Washington Post

Monday, May 21, 8pm

Visit icfilmscene.org/scenestersto learn more and apply!

Calling all high school film fans! Applications are now open for FilmScene’s FREE film appreciation club!

MFA SCREENINGS Thursday, May 10, 5PMJoin graduate students from the UI’s Department of

Cinematic Arts as they present their final thesis projects

KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (1990) Dir. Hayao Miyazaki. A witch finds fitting into a community difficult while she runs an air courier service.

LATE SHIFT AT THE GRINDHOUSE: 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (2004) Dir. Hayao Miyazaki. When a woman is cursed, an insecure young wizard is her only hope.

SPIRITED AWAY (2001) Dir. Hayao Miyazaki. During her family’s move, a sullen girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits.

PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997) Dir. Hayao Miyazaki. A prince joins the struggle between a forest princess and the encroachment of mechanization.

May. 5 & 9 (dubbed)May. 6 (subtitled)

May. 12 & 16 (dubbed)May. 13 (subtitled)

May. 19 & 23 (dubbed)May. 20 (subtitled)

May. 26 & 30 (dubbed)May. 27 (subtitled)