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Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

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  • Thu, Sep 25

Thu, Sep 25 @ 7:00 pm: In celebration of Rocky Horror's 50th Anniversary!

Director: Linus O'Brien Run Time: 90 min. Release Year: 2025

Starring: Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, Richard O'Brien, Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry

A wild journey into the origins of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the biggest cult film of all...

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Metropolis with Live Score – Des Moines Film’s 10th Anniversary

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  • Sun, Sep 28

Sun, Sep 28 @ 7:00 pm: Celebrate with us!

Director: Fritz Lang Run Time: 153 min. Release Year: 1927 Language: German

Starring: Alfred Abel, Brigitte Helm, Gustav Fröhlich, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Theodor Loos

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Des Moines Film with this special screening and live score.

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MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival: You Be the Judge!

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  • Tue, Sep 30
  • Sat, Oct 4

Tue, Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm: Cast your vote!Sat, Oct 4 @ 1:00 pm: Cast your vote!

Run Time: 154 min.

The beloved worldwide film festival returns to Des Moines at Varsity Cinema. YOU be the judge!

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The Librarians with Panel Discussion

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  • Tue, Oct 7

Tue, Oct 7 @ 6:30 pm: Celebrate Banned Book week with us!

Director: Kim A. Snyder Run Time: 94 min. Release Year: 2025

Following the show, a panel of voices organized by Cowles Library at Drake University will share how the issues raised...

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National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

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  • Sun, Oct 12

Director: Justin Martin Run Time: 105 min. Release Year: 2025

Starring: Jamie Glover, Jasper Talbot, Rosamund Pike

A searing new play from the team behind Prima Facie.

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Misery – 35th Anniversary Screening with TCM Festival Q&A

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  • Tue, Oct 14
  • Sun, Oct 19

Director: Rob Reiner Run Time: 107 min. Release Year: 1990

Starring: Frances Sternhagen, James Caan, Kathy Bates, Lauren Bacall, Richard Farnsworth

Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast

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  • Fri, Oct 17
  • Sat, Oct 18

Fri, Oct 17 @ 10:00 pm: Celebrate Rocky Horror's 50th Anniversary!Sat, Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm: Celebrate Rocky Horror's 50th Anniversary!

Director: Jim Sharman Run Time: 100 min. Release Year: 1975

Starring: Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn, Richard O'Brien, Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry

A different set of jaws.

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Scooby-Doo with Audience Interaction

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  • Tue, Oct 21

Director: Raja Gosnell Run Time: 87 min. Release Year: 2002

Starring: Freddie Prinze Jr., Linda Cardellini, Matthew Lillard, Neil Fanning, Sarah Michelle Gellar

Be afraid. Be kind of afraid.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors – Presented with The Fright Zone

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  • Thu, Oct 23

Director: Chuck Russell Run Time: 96 min. Release Year: 1987

Starring: Craig Wasson, Heather Langenkamp, Laurence Fishburne, Patricia Arquette, Robert Englund

If you think you'll get out alive, you must be dreaming.

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Life After – Presented with The Harkin Institute and the Des Moines Art Center

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  • Wed, Nov 5

Director: Reid Davenport Run Time: 100 min. Release Year: 2025

Starring: Alex Thompson, Ann Gulliver, Catherine Frazee, Rebecca Castner

Kick off the ReelAbilities Film Festival with this one-night event at Varsity Cinema. Staff from The Harkin Institute...

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