News — BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Kicking off Jan. 17, Indiana University Cinema’s spring programming will include exciting guests such as acclaimed documentarian and actor/comedian Patton Oswalt; series dedicated to and author Philip K. Dick; and staples like the , and the .
Returning to IU Cinema after his visit with William Shatner during last year’s solar eclipse celebrations, Philippe will bring his latest project — a reflection on the impact of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” called “Chain Reactions” — to campus in March. He will be joined by Oswalt, one of the film’s interview subjects.
Their visit will include an onstage conversation as part of the ; a special 35mm presentation of the original “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” hosted by Oswalt; and screenings of “Chain Reactions” and “Night of Fear.” Before this visit, the cinema will screen the beloved Pixar classic “,” starring Oswalt.
Showcasing independent filmmaking from around the world, this spring’s will present:
- “Green Border,” a heartbreaking exposé of the Belarus-European Union border crisis.
- “Bird,” an Andrea Arnold-directed modern fairy tale starring Barry Keoghan.
- “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” a searing political thriller that was recently nominated by the Golden Globes for Best Non-English Language Film.
- “The Beast,” a mesmerizing sci-fi romantic drama with Léa Seydoux and George MacKay.
- “The Taste of Things,” an exalted and tenderly crafted ode to food and love.
- “Perfect Days,” the latest masterwork from filmmaker Wim Wenders.
The series will spotlight some of the best recent films from the continent, in partnership with the Center for Documentary and Research Practice, the Black Film Center & Archive, and Black Camera. Films include:
- “Eyimofe,” a Nigerian drama about a pair’s quest for a better life.
- “Dahomey,” the celebrated new documentary from filmmaker Mati Diop.
- “Mambar Pierrette,” a neorealist portrait of a community filmed with non-professional actors.
The series will emphasize the experiences and creative contributions of Pan-African and African American women by featuring:
- The loves and losses of a Mississippi woman in “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt.”
- The sumptuously photographed West African folklore of “Mami Wata; Earth Mama,” a thought-provoking drama about a single mother in the Bay Area.
- Filmmaker Milisuthando Bongela’s meditation on love and race through the lens of apartheid-era South Africa in the self-titled documentary “Milisuthando.” Bongela will also visit campus and lead a student-focused workshop on filmmaking practice.
This season’s line-up is one of IU Cinema’s most epic yet, featuring:
- “The Fall,” a fantastical spectacle newly restored in 4K after years of unavailability.
- The mind-melting body horror sensation and Golden Globe nominee “The Substance.”
- A 10th-anniversary screening of the contemporary horror classic “The Babadook.”
- The Japanese blockbuster that won the 2024 Best Visual Effects Oscar, “Godzilla Minus One.”
- “Kneecap,” the first film to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in the Irish language, which tells the hilarious story of a real-life hip-hop trio of the same name.
will celebrate one of the most influential and brilliant sci-fi writers to ever put pen to paper with five cinematic adaptations of his work, including:
- The Final Cut version of “Blade Runner,” considered director Ridley Scott’s definitive version.
- “Blade Runner 2049,” Denis Villeneuve’s 2017 sequel with Ryan Gosling and original star Harrison Ford.
- The quintessential Arnold Schwarzenegger movie “Total Recall.”
- “Screamers,” a fast-paced actioner about an interplanetary war.
- Steven Spielberg’s lauded thriller “Minority Report.”
Additional upcoming programs at IU Cinema include:
- A 40th-anniversary screening of “,” followed by a Q&A with “Clue: On Stage” playwright Sandy Rustin.
- A Welcome Week screening of the rollicking sci-fi action flick “.”
- A special Valentine’s Day screening of the Quentin Tarantino-penned “.”
- , with a Brian de Palma classic featuring arguably John Travolta’s best performance, a chillingly prescient political thriller from the ’60s and a quietly powerful spy story set in 1984 East Germany.
- The return of student-film showcases and .
- A back-to-back marathon of on May 4, also known as Star Wars Day.
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