Bijou Series:
After Hours
After Hours is our catch-all fiction-genre film series which is dedicated to cult classics, genre films, and recent releases.
Bijou Film Forum
Bijou Film Forum presents screenings and discussions of acclaimed and provocative films that seek to engage community members and UI students across all disciplines and fields of study through the art of film. All the films in this series are FREE FOR STUDENTS and $7 for the general public.
Bijou Horizons
Bijou Horizons is a world cinema series that brings awareness to diverse cultures through film. UI students who see all five shows in a semester will be eligible to win a $1,500 study abroad scholarship plus flight package, opportunity courtesy of UI International Programs.
Open Screen
Open Screen is a forum for University of Iowa students as well as filmmakers within the local community to showcase their cinematic pieces. Short clips of found footage or obscure footage are also accepted.
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Bijou Banter Podcast
Like talking about movies, or, more specifically, hearing talk about movies? Tune into our podcast where your favorite Bijou Crew talk about every kind of film under the sun.
Find Bijou Banter on your favorite podcast subscription service on anchor.fm.
Or you can tune into KRUI 89.7 FM Iowa City at 3:00pm on Fridays!
The Woman King / Host (2020)
This week, we take a look at a recent historical blockbuster, and travel back in time to a Zoom horror film. Big screen and small screen, polar opposite genres, but the same awesome discussion. Which one of these films do we prefer? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Pearl / Petite Maman
At last! Bijou Banter returns to the KRUI studio at the University of Iowa! And continuing the unofficial trend of "movie pairings that couldn't be more different", we talk about a prequel to a slasher film about adult filmmakers and a family-friendly fantasy film about a child dealing with grief. All this and many more on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel-McGregor Huyer and Matthew Huh
Pinocchio (1940) / Pinocchio (2022)
In a first for Banter, we talk about an original film and its remake in the same episode! That film being the original Disney masterpiece, Pinocchio, and its not-so-original remake, Pinocchio. And also, this is (currently) the longest episode of Bijou Banter yet, clocking in at 78 minutes. So please enjoy this long dissection of a classic and its remake on Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh
Special Guest: James Altschul
Three Thousand Years of Longing / Day Shift
Starting off the 2022-2023 calendar year with a bang (maybe), Banter talks about two films in theaters and on streaming. Both elicit a reaction that could only be described as...
Guess you're going to have to find out for yourself if you wanna know the answer on Bijou Banter.
Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Banter's Summer 2022 Catch-Up
In our first episode for the 2022-2023 calendar year, Banter catches up on all the movies we didn't discuss. Ranging from our personal favorites of the last three months, to the ones where we weren't too keen on. This is Banter's summer catch-up episode!
Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Matthew Huh
Prey / Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation
In this episode of Bijou Banter, we take a look at two films: one being talked about among the sci-fi horror communities and another one in which we may be the only podcast devoting time to a discussion. It's a unique sci-fi double feature that can only be found on Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Orson Codd, Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Nope (2022)
Look up in the sky. Or maybe don't. In this episode of Bijou Banter, we talk at length about Jordan Peele's newest directorial effort. Minor spoilers ahead in this episode. Sit back and enjoy our discussion on Nope!
Featuring: Orson Codd and Matthew Huh