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Enjoy prestige new releases, the best of art house & international, curated repertory series and classics, upscale genre and late-night movies, and kids and family series!

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Nov 1

My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock
Nov 1

Leap of Faith
Restoration Celebration
Nov 5

Election
OLLI
Nov 7

To Kill a Mockingbird

Upcoming Special Events

From Q&A’s to partnership events, don’t miss these one-night-only celebrations of cinema

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Restoration Celebration
Nov 5

Election
Midnights@10
Nov 7

The Boondock Saints - 25th Anniversary Release w/ Exclusive Bonus Content
Restoration Celebration
Nov 9

Election with Special Guest Tony Moton
Community Partnership
Nov 13

The Fall (4k Restoration) with Joseph Giunta Introduction

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Community Partnership

Screenings in partnership with local organizations and businesses.

Varsity Pride

Proudly programing LGBTQ+ stories 12 months a year.

Restoration Celebration

Classic films and hidden gems that are back on the big screen at The Varsity.

Filmmaker in Person

Q&As and discussions with filmmakers. Presented by Iowa Arts Council.

One Night Only

Join us for special one night only screenings.

Midnights @ 10

Late-night classics, horror and genre flicks. Thursday nights at 10pm.

Science on Screen

A series of great films paired with presentations from scientists and scientific thinkers.

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News & Blog

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Director’s Cut: Spooky Season and Film Festival Faves

October 19, 2024

Episode 23 of the Pod with Special Guest, Ben Model, is LIVE!

September 22, 2024

‘The Conversation’ Continues, Fifty Years Later

September 21, 2024

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