Varsity Pop-Up Cinema: Moonrise Kingdom

25th Street & Carpenter Avenue,Des Moines IA 50311

17 September, 2021

Description

Enjoy 'Moonrise Kingdom' in our pop-up, outdoor cinema... plus a pre-show DJ Set from The Dust Bros. inspired by the music of Wes Anderson While The Varsity remains closed in preparation for construction, we are eager to welcome live audiences back to our outdoor, pop-up cinema. Join us on the grassy lot at 25th and Carpenter, just steps from The Varsity Cinema (right by the big mural). Bring your own blanket or chair, relax and enjoy the film. Popcorn, movie snacks and soft drinks will be available. Doors will open at 7pm, with a pre-show DJ set from The Dust Bros., inspired by the film music of Wes Anderson. For our first in-person event in some time, we immediately thought of Wes Anderson, whose exuberence always feels like a celebration of cinema. Moonrise Kingdom is one of his most beloved films, a mix of young love, melancholy and abusurdist humor that only he could deliver. It's a film that calls out to be enjoyed under the stars. We advise buying your tix in advance to save money and greatly expedite your entrance to the show. Tix purchased at the door will be $7. Des Moines Film Society is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to growing the film scene. We are currently working to rehabilitate and reopen Varsity Cinema.