Bijou Film Board

Bijou Film Board FREE for UI students (with ID), $7 for general public. Schedule at bijou.uiowa.edu.

The Bijou Film Board is a non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to showcasing independent, art house, foreign, and classic cinema. For over 40 years, the Bijou has built a reputation as one of the preeminent student-run theaters in the nation.

Alright students, you’ve earned partial credit, but if you want to aim for an A+ - join us this Monday for NIGHT OF THE ...
07/17/2026

Alright students, you’ve earned partial credit, but if you want to aim for an A+ - join us this Monday for NIGHT OF THE COMET! ☄️ 🎞️

Described by Birth.Movies.Death as “The bastard offspring of an entire drive-in era”, NIGHT OF THE COMET follows “Valley girl” sisters who find themselves alone after Halley’s Comet destroys their wealthy community—and most of Los Angeles Their post-apocalyptic shopping spree is disturbed by predatory zombies, as well as an ill-intentioned scientific cabal (led by Mary Woronov and Geoffrey Lewis).

Post-screening conversation by University of Iowa graduate panelists Celeste Howington and Ariana Martinez will explore how the film relates to the horror genre, the ‘camp’ elements, its place as a touchstone for the 1980s, and its depiction of apocalypse.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the FilmScene Box Office in advance at (319) 358-2555 or [email protected].

Attention students! Cinema Summer School continues this week with a cult classic rarely seen in theaters - LAKE MUNGOSix...
07/10/2026

Attention students! Cinema Summer School continues this week with a cult classic rarely seen in theaters - LAKE MUNGO

Sixteen-year-old Alice drowns while swimming and her family begins experiencing inexplicable events in their home. The family hires a parapsychologist whose investigation unveils Alice’s secret double life and leads them all to Lake Mungo. An essential Australian horror, heralded as a masterpiece in atmosphere, Lake Mungo is Director Joel Anderson’s chilling, devastating examination of the hole left in the heart of a family after a death. Styled as a documentary, this found-footage classic has become a cult favourite for critics and fans of horror.

Post-screening conversation by panelists Caleigh Flynn, Celeste Howington and Jeremy Laughery will engage in an audience conversation on indexicality, horror found-footage/mock-documentary, memory, grief, and digital life. Tickets are available now at icfilmscene.org

If you joined us for FAIL-SAFE - be sure to bring your hall pass for full course credit!

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the FilmScene Box Office in advance at (319) 358-2555 or [email protected].

Class is in session! Cinema Summer School’s first screening brings audiences to the brink of nuclear annihilation with S...
07/04/2026

Class is in session! Cinema Summer School’s first screening brings audiences to the brink of nuclear annihilation with Sidney Lumet’s Fail-Safe (1964), described by the Criterion Collection as “a long-underappreciated alarm bell of a film, sounding an urgent warning about the deadly logic of mutually assured destruction.” Tickets are available now at icfilmscene.org

Post-screening conversation by panelists Will Hella, Zach Vanes, and Jeremy Laughery will engage in a wide-ranging analysis of Hollywood during the Cold War and the role of the entertainment industry in political debates.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the FilmScene Box Office in advance at (319) 358-2555 or [email protected].

Already wandered through the Backrooms? Over your Obsession? Come feed your mind with our friends and Bijou alums for th...
07/02/2026

Already wandered through the Backrooms? Over your Obsession? Come feed your mind with our friends and Bijou alums for the 2026 Cinema Summer School! 🎬📚

Curated in collaboration with University of Iowa Cinematic Arts graduate students, this
iteration of FilmScene 101 examines four different films, each of which serve as iconic and interesting objects for film study and theorization. Stick around for post-screening discussions with grad panelists, and dive deeper into politics, found footage, q***r aesthetics, color, sound, and more.

Make sure to grab your Hall Pass before the show - attendees of all four screenings will graduate with honors with a Cinema Summer School diploma! 🎓

This Year’s syllabus includes FAIL-SAFE, LAKE MUNGO, NIGHT OF THE COMET, and PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE. Come join us each Monday in July at at the Chauncey. Tickets are available at icfilmscene.org - summer school is now in session.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the FilmScene Box Office in advance at (319) 358-2555 or [email protected]

Surprise, one more $4 Fridays this semester! This one features almost an entirely new slate of releases, including a thr...
05/13/2026

Surprise, one more $4 Fridays this semester! This one features almost an entirely new slate of releases, including a thriller about two sisters seeking revenge against their father, a British comedy about a man with Tourrette syndrome, a drama about starting a family, and a horror film about wishing for the one you love without knowing the cost🎞

Students can see any NEW RELEASE film AFTER 8pm for $4 on Fridays with proof of a valid STUDENT ID *** Student tickets are not available online*** 🌌

All showtimes available at icfilmscene.org/calendar ! Tickets are available to pick up in-person at the FilmScene box office💫

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the FilmScene Box Office in advance at (319) 358-2555 or [email protected]

05/11/2026

The end of After Hours Spring 2026 means the slate for this fall is underway! Here's a sneak peek into the programming process + what the dream themes of the Executive Board🎞 Stay tuned for this summer, when we will reveal our actual themes + full slate! 📀

Last week, Bijou attended the Hawkeye Excellence Awards, where we won Outstanding Late Night and Weekend Program for our...
05/07/2026

Last week, Bijou attended the Hawkeye Excellence Awards, where we won Outstanding Late Night and Weekend Program for our After Hours series!💫 Thank you to everyone who has attended an After Hours screening this year, it was an honor to receive this award. 🎥 Additionally, Bijou members Caleigh Flynn and Tarik Krob were honored with the Sean Wu Memorial Scholarship on behalf of the Wu family. Congratulations Caleigh and Tarik💛

The last $4 Fridays of the semester adds a critically-acclaimed directorial debut about family, a Japanese drama, and a ...
05/06/2026

The last $4 Fridays of the semester adds a critically-acclaimed directorial debut about family, a Japanese drama, and a mystery comedy starring Hugh Jackman🎞

Students can see any NEW RELEASE film AFTER 8pm for $4 on Fridays with proof of a valid STUDENT ID *** Student tickets are not available online*** 🌌

All showtimes available at icfilmscene.org/calendar ! Tickets are available to pick up in-person at the FilmScene box office💫

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the FilmScene Box Office in advance at (319) 358-2555 or [email protected]

05/04/2026

That's a wrap on After Hours this semester, and with it, we say goodbye to some beloved Bijou members and After Hours moviegoers. In honor of our screening of The Graduate, here are some grads talking about what they are looking forward to and what they are dreading about post-grad life. We wish you the best on this next chapter, may it be filled with lots of joy and many great films🎞🎓💫

graduate

$4 Fridays this week sees the addition of a romantic drama starring Charli XCX, a supernatural horror starring Adam Scot...
04/30/2026

$4 Fridays this week sees the addition of a romantic drama starring Charli XCX, a supernatural horror starring Adam Scott, and a coming of age film set in China🎞

Students can see any NEW RELEASE film AFTER 8pm for $4 on Fridays with proof of a valid STUDENT ID *** Student tickets are not available online*** 🌌

All showtimes available at icfilmscene.org/calendar ! Tickets are available to pick up in-person at the FilmScene box office💫

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the FilmScene Box Office in advance at (319) 358-2555 or [email protected]

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Saturday 10pm - 2am

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