Filmscene

FilmScene in the Park

FilmScene in the Park presented by Dr. Suzanne Stock, Orthodontist is an outdoor cinema built in partnership with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department located at Chauncey Swan Park. Regular Screenings between May and October highlight a diversity of all ages programming.

Upcoming Screenings

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

1986 / USA / Frank Oz

Sat, Sep 307:00pm

A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.

THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN

1935 / USA / James Whale

Fri, Oct 277:00pm

Dr. Frankenstein, goaded by an even madder scientist, builds his monster a mate.

Previous Screenings

A HARD DAY’S NIGHT

1964 / UK / Richard Lester

Over two days in the life of The Beatles, the boys struggle to keep themselves in check while preparing for a live TV performance.

MODERN TIMES

1936 / USA / Charles Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin as the Tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society.

TOP GUN

1986 / USA / Tony Scott

As students at the United States Navy’s elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

1992 / USA / Penny Marshall

Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amid their own growing rivalry.

TURNING RED

2022 / USA + / Domee Shi

Thirteen-year-old Meilin makes a mortifying discovery: every time she is overwhelmed by emotion, she transforms into a giant red panda.