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.
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.
Bijou Blog
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 4:00pm on Fridays!
The Whale / Skinamarink
Returning to the KRUI studio, we take a look at two psychological films set in one location. Both made for relatively small budgets concerning either guilt-filled drama or childhood nightmares. What do we think about these two films? Find out on this episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Special Guest: Davy Behm
Note: Due to technical difficulties, this episode of Bijou Banter was recorded on an iPhone. We apologize for the lackluster audio quality.
Banter's Top 10 Movies of 2022
It's that time of year again! Banter reflects on the past year and lists their 10 favorite films of 2022! Hear firsthand from Bijou members about films ranging from mainstream blockbusters, overlooked independent films, and a few surprises. Find out more about our favorite films of 2022 on this special episode of Bijou Banter!
Featuring: Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Matthew Huh
Special Guests: James Altschul and Davy Behm
The Fabelmans / The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
We celebrate the holiday season with a holiday special and a feel-good Oscar contender. Two different media works set in the past and the far reaches of the galaxy. What do we think about these two works? Find out for yourself on this episode of Bijou Banter!