Deceased turn-of-the-century playboy Henry Van Cleve (Don Ameche) presents himself to the outer offices of Hades, where he asks a bemused Satan for permission to enter through the gates of hell. Though the devil doubts that Henry’s sins qualify him for eternal damnation, Henry proceeds to recount a lifetime of wooing and pursuing women—his long,...
Presented by the Bijou Film Board, as part of Bijou's After Hours series. FREE for UI students (present student ID at box office) and $8.00 members and $10.00 for general public! Every After Hours show includes a PRIZE DRAWING before the screening! Writer/Director Michelle Garza Cervera uniquely explores the complexities of first-time motherhood in her...
Attend the One Book Two Book Festival on February 22-23 in various location to celebrate children's literature in Iowa City. And be sure to shop The Book Fair at FilmScene at the Chauncey location and stop at The Book End booth for used children's books and a small selection of fiction for caregivers! It is...
An ongoing, occasional series that celebrates the worthy work of local filmmakers and artists. Featuring a post-show dialogue with director Jesse McLean. Jesse McLean has dedicated her creative research and art practice to exploring what it is to be human in relation to what is not. Her films reveal the deep intimacies and connections formed...
Free for Kids! Adult Admission $5! Kids, don't forget to pick up your Picture Show Passport. Bring your Passport back to FilmScene each Picture Show screening for stickers, prizes and more! Experience the thrilling adventures of Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a freewheeling mutt with a heart of gold. When Lady's master and...
Wednesdays get weird at Filmscene at the Chauncey in Downtown Iowa City. Horror, Exploitation, Action, Bikers, Monsters, Cult, Slashers, Nudity! 30 Minute Trailer Reel Starts the Show See the upcoming line up of films, here
Otto Preminger (Anatomy of a Murder) directs this sumptuous adaptation of the provocative best-seller by Françoise Sagan about a jaded 17-year-old (Jean Seberg) who wreaks havoc when she begins manipulating her playboy father's (David Niven) love life while summering in the beautiful seaside French Riviera.
A year-round partnership between FilmScene and Iowa City Pride showcases queer cinema's past, present and future with monthly screenings. This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the...
Otto Preminger (Anatomy of a Murder) directs this sumptuous adaptation of the provocative best-seller by Françoise Sagan about a jaded 17-year-old (Jean Seberg) who wreaks havoc when she begins manipulating her playboy father's (David Niven) love life while summering in the beautiful seaside French Riviera.
Free for Kids! Adult Admission $5! Kids, don't forget to pick up your Picture Show Passport. Bring your Passport back to FilmScene each Picture Show screening for stickers, prizes and more! Experience the thrilling adventures of Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a freewheeling mutt with a heart of gold. When Lady's master and...
Presented by the Bijou Film Board, as part of Bijou's After Hours series. FREE for UI students (present student ID at box office) and $8.00 for members and $10.00 for the general public! Every After Hours show includes a PRIZE DRAWING before the screening! Luhrmann’s adrenalized, florid, flash-bang adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, featuring Teen Beat-heartthrob-era...
Community Collaborations is an ongoing series of engaging cinematic events in partnership with nonprofits, advocacy groups, passionate individuals, and community organizations to generate conversation and action inspired by film. A FREE screening celebration! Click the 12:30pm showtime below to RSVP RSFIC and FilmScene are excited to share a premiere film screening, discussion, and reception event that...
