May 2019

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

STRENGTHEN GROW EVOLVE Help FilmScene and The Englert build the greatest small city for the arts.

THE ROOFTOP IS BACK ’Tis the season for brews and views! Our popular summer series kicks off with two ‘80s classics.

SCENESTERS SELECTS FilmScene’s inaugural high school film club presents three films with post screening conversations!

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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Taron Egerton plays the legendary Elton John in Rocketman.

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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OVERHEARD... “What’s quality of life? Quality of life is The Englert. It’s FilmScene.”—Josh Schamberger

FREE FOR UI STUDENTS $6.50 GENERAL PUBLIC

The Bijou Film Board is a student-run UI organization, founded in 1972, dedicated to the exhibition of American independent, foreign and classic cinema.

SECRET SCREENINGAfter Hours closes out the semester with a secret screening that may include space and may include battles, but you’ll have to come to find out!

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

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) Dir. John Carpenter. A hard-boiled truck driver gets caught in a bizarre conflict in Chinatown.

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FilmScene Staff Joe Tiefenthaler, Executive Director Andrew Sherburne, Associate Director Rebecca Fons, Programming Director Emily Salmonson, Dir. of Operations Ross Meyer, Head Projectionist and Facilities Manager Aaron Holmgren, Asst. Manager Graham Bly, Asst. Manager Dominick Shults, Projection and Facilities Assistant Stacia Rain, Marketing & Design

Theater Staff: Adam Bryant, Mariah Cooper, Emma Gray, Galen Hawthorne, Jack Howard, Max Johnson, Philip Runia, Dan Stolley

Projectionists: Jack Christensen, Mac Chuchra, Tristen Ives, Aaron Longoria, Michael Wawzenek

Board of Directors Karen Chappell, Chair Hans House, Vice Chair Laura Seegmiller, Secretary Chris Ameling, Treasurer Emma Barnum, Laura Bergus, Corey Creekmur, Will Downing, Evan Evans, Sal Goedken, David Gould, Tommy Haines, Adam Ingersoll, Tristen Ives, Uri Lessing, Nina Lohman, Jake Nelson, T.J. Dedeaux-Norris, Kembrew McLeod, Doug Ongie, Ryan O’Leary, Andre Perry, Jamie Powers, Anna Stone, Nick Westergaard

SAY ANYTHING (1989) Dir. Cameron Crowe. A noble underachiever and a beautiful valedictorian fall in love the summer before college.

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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! FREE event.

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THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III (2018, UK) Dir. Adam Penford. England, 1786. King George III is the most powerful man in the world, but his behavior is becoming increasingly erratic.

Sun. May 5, 2pm TICKETS $18 / $15 Students and Seniors / $9 Members and Friends of the Englert.

Broadcast from the Royal National Theatre in London, presented by Englert Theatre with the support of M.C. Ginsberg.

INTIMATE REALITIES: UI UNDERGRADUATE THESIS PROGRAM A series of films exploring identity from haptic, surreal, and digital vantage points. Honors Theses in Cinematic Arts Production are year-long projects that offer undergrad students the opportunity to engage with their passions in filmmaking.

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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.

HIGH LIFE (2019, UK, France) Dir. Claire Denis. A man (Robert Pattinson) and his baby daughter are the last survivors of a damned and dangerous mission to the outer reaches of the solar system. They must now rely on each other to survive as they hurtle toward the oblivion of a black hole. “A pensive and profound study of human life on the brink of the apocalypse.” —Indiewire

Opens May 3

HER SMELL (2019, USA) Dir. Alex Ross Perry. Self-destructive punk rocker Becky Something (Elizabeth Moss) struggles with sobriety while trying to recapture the creative inspiration that led her band to success. “What really elevates the film’s darkness is its propensity to find light, redemption and communal love in the destructive throes of the music scene.” —Sight and Sound Magazine

Opens May 3

HESBURGH (2019, USA) Dir. Patrick Creadon. President of the University of Notre Dame for 35 years, Rev. Theodore Hesburgh was called on by countless world leaders to tackle the most challenging issues of the day, becoming one of the most influential Americans of the 20th century. “Masterful.” —Book and Film Globe

Opens May 17

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ROCKETMAN (2019, UK, USA) Dir. Dexter Fletcher. An epic musical fantasy about Sir Elton John’s (Taron Egerton) breakthrough years; from his time as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music, to his musical partnership with Bernie Taupin as well as his struggles with depression, substance abuse, and acceptance of his sexual orientation. “It is a story about someone who was not well becoming well.”—Taron Egerton

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SATURDAY CHURCH (2017, USA) Dir. Damon Cardasis. 14-year-old Ulysses deals with new responsibilities after the death of his father, but his journey takes a turn for the better when he encounters a vibrant transgender community.

Mon. May 20, 6pm

GRIDSHOCK (2019, USA) Dir. Vanessa McNeal. This riveting documentary exposes the hidden and disturbing reality behind the sex trafficking demand in Iowa. DIALOGUE: director McNeal in person.

Tue. May 7, 6pm

ASK DR. RUTH (2019, USA) Dir. Ryan White. A documentary chronicling the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. “It’s easy to fall in love with Westheimer.” —Vanity Fair

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

POLICE STORY 2 (1988) Dir. Jackie Chan. Back on duty. Back in action. Back to settle the score. With short film Zero Squad: Attack!

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MOM AND DAD (1945) Dir. William Beaudine. The motion picture that dares discuss sex as never before seen and heard!

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KNIFE + HEART (2018) Dir. Yann Gonzalez. The spirit of sodomy envelopes you in an immersive thriller beyond your wildest fantasies.

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POLICE STORY (1985) Dir. Jackie Chan. Celebrate 5 years of the Late Shift with new 4k restorations! With short film Mutants of the Apocalypse.

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CHARLIE SAYS (2018) Dir. Mary Harron. The director of American Psycho brings you the true story of the Manson family.

HAIL SATAN? (2019, USA) Dir. Penny Lane. Media-savvy members of the Satanic Temple advocate for religious freedom and challenge corrupt authority, proving that with little more than a clever idea, a mischievous sense of humor, and a few rebellious friends, you can speak truth to power in some truly profound ways. “Wry and illuminating.” —New York Times

Opens May 17

THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM (2019, USA) Dir. John Chester. A testament to the immense complexity of nature, The Biggest Little Farm follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land. “The Chesters’ dedication and ultimate achievement truly is something to behold.” —Hollywood Reporter

Opens May 24

ADDL. SHOWTIMES!

Visit icfilmscene.org/scenesters to learn more and apply!

Join the inaugural class of FilmScene’s high school film club, Scenesters, as they present three films with post screening conversations!

LATE SHIFT AT THE GRINDHOUSE: 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

BRAZIL (1985) Dir. Terry Gilliam. A low-level bureaucrat gets caught in a web of mistaken identities and lies.

ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (2004) Dir. Michel Gondry. A couple uses memory-erasing tech after a painful breakup.

HAROLD AND MAUDE (1971) Dir. Hal Ashby. When a morbidly curious young man meets a 79-year-old at a funeral, everything changes.

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Mon. May 13, 5:30PM

Tue. May 14, 5:30PM

Ruth-top Tonic Hour!Fri. May 10, 5pm

TICKETS $30 / $25 Members. Includes: Join us on opening night for a special rooftop welcome before the film, including admission to the 6pm screening, two cocktails, and one take home bottle of Joanna’s Tonic Syrup—plus free popcorn!

PRIDE AT FILMSCENE

Mon. May 6, 9pm

GOOD BOYS: SNEAK PREVIEW (2019) Dir. Gene Stupnitsky. Invited to his first kissing party, 12-year-old Max asks his best friends for some much-needed help on how to pucker up.

TICKETS available at the box office one hour before showtime. FREE courtesy 20th Century Fox!

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AMAZING GRACE Aretha Franklin’s storied gospel concert at her vocal prime in 1972.

One week only!

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Wed. May 1, 7pm

KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE (2019) Dir. Rachel Lears. Four exceptional women, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, mount grassroots campaigns against powerful incumbents during the 2018 midterms.

FREE screening! DIALOGUE hosted by Political Party Live.

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