Withnail and I
Dec
20

Withnail and I

Withnail and I is a 1987 British black comedy film written and directed by Bruce Robinson. Loosely based on Robinson's life in London in the late 1960s, the plot follows two unemployed actors, Withnail and "I" who share a flat in Camden Town in 1969. Needing a holiday, they obtain the key to a country cottage in the Lake District belonging to Withnail's eccentric uncle Monty and drive there.

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Christmas at IFS: It's a Wonderful Life and White Christmas Double Feature
Dec
21

Christmas at IFS: It's a Wonderful Life and White Christmas Double Feature

Christmas at IFS: It’s a Wonderful Life and White Christmas

Step into the holiday spirit with the Idaho Film Society's festive double feature! Join us for back-to-back screenings of two timeless Christmas classics: It’s a Wonderful Life and White Christmas. Bring your holiday cheer-—and your best (or worst!) ugly sweater—for a chance to win fun prizes! Sip on warm mulled wine and other festive treats while you settle in for the perfect celebration of the season. Let's laugh, sing, and toast to the joys of Christmas. Seeya there!

$8 per screening or $15 for the double feature.

It’s a Wonderful Life screens at 6pm, White Christmas screens at 8:30pm

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IFS Dinner & A Movie: When Harry Met Sally
Dec
31

IFS Dinner & A Movie: When Harry Met Sally

You know, one of the best things about New Year’s Eve—besides the champagne and midnight kisses—is the chance to remind ourselves of what matters most: love, friendship, and a little bit of humor to get through it all. And what better way to ring in the New Year than with the timeless classic When Harry Met Sally?

This December 31st, join us for an unforgettable evening of food, film, and that spark of magic only New Year’s Eve can bring. We’re setting the stage for romance and laughter with a three-course meal by Idaho Provisions served at 6:30pm, complete with a glass of sparkling wine to toast to new beginnings. Whether you’re bringing a date, a friend, or simply your love for great movies, it’s going to be a night to savor.

Once we’ve wined and dined, the lights dim, and at 8 PM sharp, the incomparable Harry Burns and Sally Albright.

Tickets are $65 ($60 for members) and include the three-course meal + a glass of bubbly, and of course, the film!

As Harry might say, "When you realize you want to spend the New Year at this event, you want it to happen as soon as possible!"

Doors 6pm - Dinner 7pm - Screening 8pm

Menu
Katz pastrami slider
Chicken paprikash w/nokedli & roasted red peppers
Apple pie a la mode on the side

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The Apartment (1960)
Dec
13

The Apartment (1960)

The Apartment is a 1960 American romantic comedy-drama film. A Manhattan insurance clerk tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but office politics and his own romantic hopes complicate matters.

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IFS Presents: A Christmas Story in 35mm
Dec
11

IFS Presents: A Christmas Story in 35mm

Idaho Film Society Presents: A Christmas Story on 35MM
@ The Egyptian Theatre

Last year, we were overwhelmed by the incredible response to our screening of A Christmas Story! Many of you asked if we’d bring it back—well, guess what? You’re in luck! Join us for a magical one-night-only event on December 11th, featuring a special guest appearance by none other than Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie and is also an IFS Board Member! 

This year’s screening will be especially meaningful as we honor the late John Eickhof, our beloved projectionist who repaired the Egyptian Theatre’s film projectors last year and recently passed away. John’s dedication to preserving the magic of cinema ensured that treasures like A Christmas Story can continue to light up Boise screens for decades to come. His passion will forever be part of our community.

After the screening, Peter will join us for an exclusive Q&A session, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and holiday memories from this timeless classic. Experience the charm of A Christmas Story like never before—on glorious 35mm film.

This event is proudly sponsored by Elliot Prestwich. Let’s come together to celebrate the season, honor John, and enjoy this unforgettable holiday classic.

We have an IFS-exclusive area reserved for the movie, so get your tickets now!

*Members: don’t forget to sign in and get your discount on your member page.

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Stalker (1979)
Dec
8

Stalker (1979)

Stalker is a 1979 Soviet science fiction film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky with a screenplay written by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, loosely based on their 1972 novel Roadside Picnic.
A Stalker guides two clients through a mysterious and dangerous zone where a room grants their innermost desires. The film explores themes of faith, science, and human nature in a dystopian world.

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Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2
Dec
1

Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2

Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 is a 1987 American slasher film edited, co-written with Joseph H. Earle, and directed by Lee Harry. It is the sequel to 1984's Silent Night, Deadly Night, and was followed by Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! in 1989. Its plot focuses on Ricky Caldwell, the brother of Billy Chapman, and his own trauma regarding his parents' Christmas Eve murders, which triggers his own killing spree.

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Blood Simple
Nov
17

Blood Simple

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies, and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

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Slush Mag x Videograss Presents: Search Party - Brought to You by McU Sports
Nov
15

Slush Mag x Videograss Presents: Search Party - Brought to You by McU Sports

Join McU Sports Friday Nov. 15th for the Boise Premiere of  "Search Party", brought to you by Slush Mag x Videograss.

Featuring a star studded cast of big hitters like Jed Anderson, Tommy Gesme, Robby Meehan, Jill Perkins, Justin Phipps, Mike Ravelson, Reid Smith, Louif Paradis, Dan Liedahl, and more. The clips have been stacked heavy and Boise gets to witness them on the big screen!

Get stoked for a night of incredible snowboarding, tons of big prizes, and great food/drinks!

—Presale is now closed, remaining tickets are limited, first come first served at IFS—

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Experimental Film in 16mm
Nov
7

Experimental Film in 16mm

Join us for a night of experimental film— all on 16mm!

The Wold Shadow (Stan Brakhage, 1972)

Delicacies of the Molten Horror Synapse (Stan Brakhage, 1991)

Ephemeral Solidity (Stan Brakhage, 1993)

Lights (Marie Menken, 1966)

Harmonica (Larry Gottheim, 1971)

Bolts of Lightning (Dietmar Brehm, 1999)

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Idiocracy
Nov
5

Idiocracy

Corporal Joe Bauers, a decidedly average American, is selected for a top-secret hibernation program but is forgotten and left to awaken to a future so incredibly moronic that he's easily the most intelligent person alive.

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Chilloween at IFS: Donnie Darko
Oct
31

Chilloween at IFS: Donnie Darko

Tired of planning Halloween plans? Don’t know what to wear? Come out to our Chill-o-ween event. Grab a drink, watch Donnie Darko… who gives a shit. It’ll be great. Or maybe it won’t. It’s chill. 

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

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CineScream at IFS: Casper
Oct
27

CineScream at IFS: Casper

For the last day of CineScream weekend, get cozy and have an afternoon with this nostalgic movie!

Casper (1995): an afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits.

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Cinescream at IFS: Halloweekend Adults Only
Oct
26

Cinescream at IFS: Halloweekend Adults Only

Join us for Day Two of our CineScream weekend at IFS!

3-7pm Vendor Pop-Ups: The Record Exchange, Crypt of Opulence, and The Lit Room  

4pm: Once Bitten (1985) A Horror/Comedy with Jim Carrey in his most underrated role. 

7pm: Ordained Catholic Priest, Father Vance will do a special introduction to The Exorcist. Plus a post-screening conversation and Q&A on his time as an exorcist and his experiences working for the Catholic Church.

11pm: What the Fuck Shorts: Idaho Horror Film Festival.

Join us for one or both movies!

Once Bitten: $8

The Excorcist+Q&A and WTF Horror Film shorts: $20

All day: $25

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CineScream at IFS: House
Oct
25

CineScream at IFS: House

Day one of our Halloweekend begins with a screening of the mind-bending 1977 Japanese psychedelic comedy horror film, Hausu (House), directed and produced by Nobuhiko Obayashi. It is about a schoolgirl traveling with her six friends to her ailing aunt's country home, where they come face to face with supernatural events as the girls are, one by one, devoured by the home.

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