National Theatre Live: Dear England

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

FilmScene presents National Theatre Live, a groundbreaking series of live and recorded broadcasts of performances from the Royal Theatre in London. National Theater Live is presented by FilmScene in partnership with The Englert Theatre and Riverside Theatre. Discounted admission is available to FilmScene Members and extended to Englert Friends and Riverside Members at the box office. Dear England "With...

$10 – $20

Out of the Archive: Aristotle’s Plot

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

"A group of wannabe gangsters hooked on American action blockbusters must contend with a cinephile filmmaker who tries to petition the local government to center African cinema over Hollywood."

Free – $10

Community Collaborations: The Pruitt-Igoe Myth

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

"The story of the transformation of the American city in the decades after World War II, through the lens of the infamous Pruitt-Igoe housing development and the St. Louis residents who called it home." Community Collaborations is an ongoing series of engaging cinematic events in partnership with nonprofits, advocacy groups, passionate individuals, and community organizations...

Free – $10

Bijou After Hours: Phantom of Paradise

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

"A gifted rock composer plots revenge after a devious record producer steals both his music and his girl." A late-night series featuring cult classics, fan favorites, recent releases, and the best in modern genre films. Saturdays at 10pm during the semester. TICKETS FREE for UI Students $8.00 for General Public After Hours is presented by The...

Free – $8

Filmmaker Spotlight: The Negro Artist

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

"Follows Caleb Rainey's story as a spoken word poet with artistic roots in eastern Iowa. As we dive into Rainey's world, we see a profound exploration of race, identity, and the lived realities of systemic inequality." An ongoing, occasional series that celebrates the worthy work of local filmmakers and artists. TICKETS Admission to Filmmaker Spotlight...

Free – $10

Special Event: Pickpocket

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

"This incomparable story of crime and redemption from the French master Robert Bresson follows Michel, a young pickpocket who spends his days working the streets, subway cars, and train stations of Paris. As his compulsive pursuit of the thrill of stealing grows, however, so does his fear that his luck is about to run out....

$8 – $15
Event Series The Picture Show: Paddington 2

The Picture Show: Paddington 2

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

"Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen." The Picture Show family and children’s series is an ongoing series featuring the best...

Free – $5

Holiday Classics: Remember the Night

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

"Love blooms between a sympathetic attorney and the comely shoplifter he has taken home for the Christmas holiday." 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.

$8 – $15
Event Series Holiday Classics: Die Hard

Holiday Classics: Die Hard

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

"When an office party is interrupted by a group of terrorists who take over the building, NYPD cop John McClane realizes that there's no one to save the hostages but him." Come join in the yuletide cheer with these festive favorites on the big screen. From black and white perennials to newly minted additions to...

$8 – $15