Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world. Directed by Academy Award nominee Wim Wenders (THE SALT OF THE EARTH) and starring Kôji Yakusho (THE BLOOD OF WOLVES).

Showtime: DUSK (~9pm) – BYO Chair

All Ages!

The four-film Female Prisoner Scorpion cycle charts the vengeance of Nami Matsushima (Meiko Kaji, LADY SNOWBLOOD), who becomes an avatar of survival and an unlikely symbol of female resistance in a male-dominated world. Spiritually akin to MS. 45, COFFY, and THE BRIDE WORE BLACK, FEMALE PRISONER SCORPION: #701 (the first film in the cycle) introduces Nami — a gullible, unjustly imprisoned woman who must find a way to escape and exact revenge upon the man who betrayed her. Featuring stunning pop-art compositions and ultra-violent outbursts, it’s easy to see why this movie was a direct inspiration for Uma Thurman’s character of “The Bride” in Quentin Tarantino’s KILL BILL.

18+

Inspired by a story by Elinor Glyn, who uses the simple pronoun to encapsulate the spirit of the sexually-liberated youth of Prohibition-era America, a saucy lingerie salesgirl sets her sights on the handsome owner (Antonio Moreno) of the department store in which she works. Leading him on a romantic chase from the Hotel Ritz to the whirling attractions of Coney Island, Betty Lou (Bow) decides to crash a high-society yacht party in a last-ditch effort to get her man.

21+

For a very brief time in the early 1980s, it seemed like arcades were going to replace churches, movie theaters, and parking lots as the number one destination for teen congregations. Horny and hopped up on hot dogs and sugary colas, they were drawn to the blip-bloop siren call of Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug and Burger Time. JOYSTICKS takes this setting and makes it a battlefield in which terrified conservative parents battle high-scoring horn-dogs and rainbow-haired punks go toe-to-toe with beefy slobs for the title of “best of the best.” This wild teen comedy is elevated to Olympian heights by its arcade setting, absurd premise, and most of all, a performance by Jon Gries (THE MONSTER SQUAD) as scenery-chewing, button-mashing, punk patriarch King Vidiot.

18+

SOLD OUT. 

Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.

21+

Heliphonie is informed by the science of helioseismology in the attempt to place the listeners inside the sun’s singing convection zone. The cycle of twelve 4:48 minute cells correspond to the twelve solar hymns performed at Iunu, the ancient city of Ra-Atum, on solstices, equinoxes, or eclipses.

Seating is limited – prayer mats available

$10 suggested donation

WFIU hosts Bob Zaltsberg as he delves into the excitement surrounding Bloomington’s prime position in the path of totality for the upcoming eclipse. Anticipating a staggering influx of over 300,000 visitors, city officials are gearing up for a monumental event. Broadcasting live from WonderLab, they’ll be joined by experts discussing the intricate science behind eclipses, essential safety measures for viewing, strategies for navigating the anticipated traffic surge, and much more.

Matt Lundquist hosts a birthday bash at the Blockhouse with all his rowdy friends.  Featuring Merrie Sloan, Tim Baker, Rikki Jean, Claire Pendreigh, John & Jayme, Travers Marks and many more!