Filmed entirely inside the narrow confines of a cable car, high above a jungle in Nepal that transports villagers to an ancient mountaintop temple, MANAKAMANA is an acute ethnographic investigation into culture, religion, technology, and modernity. NR / 118 min.

The screening will be followed by Q&A with professor Livia K. Stone.

The Fall 2018 Ethnographic Film Series explores politics, folktales, challenges, and tolerance through film. Discussions organized by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology will follow several of the films. The series is co-sponsored by Latin American Latino/a Studies and MECCPAC—a Dean of Students Diversity Initiative.

The series is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology Liv Stone at 438-5850.

Two classic Universal Monster Films, together on one ticket. THE WOLF MAN (1941): A practical man returns to his homeland, is attacked by a creature of folklore, and infected with a horrific disease his disciplined mind tells him can not possibly exist. NR / 70 min. - brief intermission - FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN (1943): After being awakened, Larry Talbot chips Frankenstein's Monster out of a block of ice. When Talbot changes to the Wolf Man, the two creatures battle each other. NR / 74 min.

Six Week Film School: Classic Broadway Stage to Stylized Hollywood Screen

Michael (Kenneth Nelson) is hosting a birthday celebration for a pal when he gets an unexpected visit from old friend Alan (Peter White). The problem is, Alan is straight -- and extremely straitlaced -- and everyone else at the party is gay. Michael hopes to conceal his sexuality from Alan, but this charade doesn't last. After being outed, Michael turns on Alan, accuses him of being a closeted gay and forces him to partake in a revealing party game that has devastating consequences. Directed by William Friedkin. FREE to attend. NR / 119 min.

The Six Week Film School is co-sponsored by Illinois State University's Department of English and the Normal Theater. Notes on this class screening can be found on our website by following this link.

We couldn't let our month-long celebration of Universal's Creature Features go by without including this 1980s Fred Dekker directed, GOONIES-esque comedy adventure. A quintet of classic movie monsters invades a small town looking for a lost amulet that will help them rule the world. A bunch of kids decide to fight back by forming the "Monster Squad." PG-13 / 82 min. This film is presented in partnership with Red Raccoon Games.

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). R / 101 min. Initiation Ceremony for newbies will begin 30 min before showtime. All are of course welcome and encouraged to attend this portion of the evening. Theatre of Ted returns to provide a full shadow-cast experience. While there will still be plenty of cast members throughout the house to make sure newbies understand what's going on, we want to make sure there's plenty of space for your callouts and comments. All tickets are $10, with a portion of proceeds going to the Theatre of Ted Scholarship at Illinois State University. Prop bags will be available for purchase on site; if you're bringing your own, we ask that you adhere to the "No Food, No Liquids, No Fire, and NO GLITTER" rule.

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). R / 101 min. Initiation Ceremony for newbies will begin 30 min before showtime. All are of course welcome and encouraged to attend this portion of the evening. Theatre of Ted returns to provide a full shadow-cast experience. While there will still be plenty of cast members throughout the house to make sure newbies understand what's going on, we want to make sure there's plenty of space for your callouts and comments. All tickets are $10, with a portion of proceeds going to the Theatre of Ted Scholarship at Illinois State University. Prop bags will be available for purchase on site; if you're bringing your own, we ask that you adhere to the "No Food, No Liquids, No Fire, and NO GLITTER" rule.

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). R / 101 min. Initiation Ceremony for newbies will begin 30 min before showtime. All are of course welcome and encouraged to attend this portion of the evening. Theatre of Ted returns to provide a full shadow-cast experience. While there will still be plenty of cast members throughout the house to make sure newbies understand what's going on, we want to make sure there's plenty of space for your callouts and comments. All tickets are $10, with a portion of proceeds going to the Theatre of Ted Scholarship at Illinois State University. Prop bags will be available for purchase on site; if you're bringing your own, we ask that you adhere to the "No Food, No Liquids, No Fire, and NO GLITTER" rule.

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). R / 101 min. Initiation Ceremony for newbies will begin 30 min before showtime. All are of course welcome and encouraged to attend this portion of the evening. Theatre of Ted returns to provide a full shadow-cast experience. While there will still be plenty of cast members throughout the house to make sure newbies understand what's going on, we want to make sure there's plenty of space for your callouts and comments. All tickets are $10, with a portion of proceeds going to the Theatre of Ted Scholarship at Illinois State University. Prop bags will be available for purchase on site; if you're bringing your own, we ask that you adhere to the "No Food, No Liquids, No Fire, and NO GLITTER" rule.

Two classic Universal Monster Films, together on one ticket. DRACULA (1931): The ancient vampire Count Dracula arrives in England and begins to prey upon the virtuous young Mina. NR / 75 min. - brief intermission - THE MUMMY (1932): A living mummy stalks the beautiful woman he believes is the reincarnation of his lover. NR / 73 min.

Hear from the candidates in the 13th Congressional District, which includes parts of Bloomington-Normal. They are incumbent Rep. Rodney Davis, a Republican from Taylorville, and his Democratic challenger, Betsy Dirksen Londrigan from Springfield. The forum is also co-sponsored by Illinois State University and its American Democracy Project, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Heartland Community College, along with media partners The Pantagraph and WJBC. Submit questions now: https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/glt_candidate_forums_questions

This participatory film experience will be “conducted” by filmmaker Milton Guillén. In the once-prosperous industrial city of Maribor, Slovenia, anger over political corruption became unruly revolt. Like those who joined the actual uprisings, audiences in the theater must decide whether to listen to organizers and remain with those committed to nonviolent protest on Freedom Square or to follow rowdy crowds toward City Hall and almost certain conflict. NR / 100 min.

The Fall 2018 Ethnographic Film Series explores politics, folktales, challenges, and tolerance through film. Discussions organized by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology will follow several of the films. The series is co-sponsored by Latin American Latino/a Studies and MECCPAC—a Dean of Students Diversity Initiative.

The series is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology Liv Stone at 438-5850.

Two classic Universal Monster Films, together on one ticket. DRACULA (1931): The ancient vampire Count Dracula arrives in England and begins to prey upon the virtuous young Mina. NR / 75 min. - brief intermission - THE MUMMY (1932): A living mummy stalks the beautiful woman he believes is the reincarnation of his lover. NR / 73 min.