Cinema Salon is a monthly program sponsored by the Iowa City Senior Center that invites Center members and other movie lovers to view a discounted screening of a new-release film at FilmScene, followed by a 30-minute discussion facilitated by Frank Murray.
Today’s film is The Christophers, a 2025 black comedy directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning, and James Corden. The plot revolves around the children of a once famous artist (McKellen) who hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have an inheritance when he dies. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2d1x7VuDmo
Frank Murray holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and has 45 years' experience in teaching literature, film, and philosophy. He enjoys examining the methods a film uses to convey meaning and to listen to what others see and understand about the film. Films are announced about two weeks in advance.
Cinema Salon screenings are open to the public and seating is first come, first served. Register online or by calling the Senior Center by 5 PM pm the day before each screening, at 319-356-5220. Fee: $6 for Senior Center members (discounted); pay at the FilmScene box office.
Registration and Senior Center membership required for the discounted fee; others pay the full price (usually under $10 for seniors).