TUESDAY
“Magnetic Storms”
Genre: Foreign Language
When: Tuesday, Sept. 10
Time: 7 p.m.
This film will be in Russian with English subtitles. Valery’s life is thrown into turmoil after labor strikes break out at the local factory. After his involvement in the strikes and separation from his wife, Valery attempts to put the pieces of his broken life back together.
THURSDAY
“Time of the Dancer”
Genre: Foreign Language
When: Thursday, Sept. 12
Time: 7 p.m.
This Russian film will include English subtitles. Set in the aftermath of a civil war, returning troops attempt to settle back into their normal lives. Director Vadim Abdrashitov’s film focuses on the irreversible trauma of war and its effect on the lives and interactions of its victims.
FRIDAY
“Only God Forgives”
Genre: Drama
When: Friday, Sept. 13
Time: 6:30 p.m.
After appearing in Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Drive,” Ryan Gosling reunites with the director in this thriller. Gosling stars as Julian, the owner of a boxing club and undercover criminal who works with his mom, played by Kristin Scott Thomas, to avenge the death of his brother. But as he finds out, there are stronger forces working against him.
“Bronson”
Genre: Drama
When: Friday, Sept. 13
Time: 9:30 p.m.
After dreams of robbing a post office go awry, Michael Peterson, played by Tom Hardy — Bane from “The Dark Knight Rises” — ends up serving a seven-year prison sentence. The film follows the progression of Peterson’s life and metamorphosis into infamous criminal Charles Bronson.
“Lady Terminator”
Genre: Action
When: Friday, Sept. 13
Time: 11:59 p.m.
IU Cinema includes this 1980s Indonesian film in its Midnight Movies series. After awakening the evil spirit of the South Sea Queen, an American anthropologist transforms into Lady Terminator, a vengeful mass murderer with laser eyes and a never-ending supply of ammunition.
“Only God Forgives,” “Bronson” and “Lady Terminator” are $3 each. All films, regardless of price, are ticketed. Tickets can be purchased at IU Auditorium Box Office.
—Carolyn Crowcroft
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