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2009, 7:00 & 9:00

Action Hero Stars in Sly Post-Modern Comeback

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JCVD
Action Hero Stars in Sly Post-Modern Comeback
Sun February 22
2009, 7:00 & 9:00

A fallen action star in real life, riches to rags: that's the irresistible setup of this tale involving Jean Claude Van Damme, known for his lead roles in a series of lurid action showcases of the myriad forms of violence humans can inflict upon one another. “The Muscles from Brussels” here makes a comeback bid in a narrative film that playfully examines his celebrity, his body of work, and who he is now, at age 47, fighting for custody of his kids, running out of money and the goodwill that is automatically conferred on celebrities. As a star of this genre (second now to Steven Seagal, a running gag here, of course), JCVD is more often ridiculed and belittled these days than given the best table, yet people seeking the touch of fame are still angling for his attentions. He gets into hot water (cameras are involved, as always) in a bank in one desperate moment and it all spirals into even more chaos, winking all the while at the film genres it both follows and mocks.

To see a trailer and read a review, visit InternationalFilmSeries.com.

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IFS tickets are only available at the door on day of show. With 400 seats and rare sell-outs, by arriving a bit early you're almost certainly guaranteed a seat. Tickets go on sale 30 minutes before showtime.

IFS screens films in Muenzinger Auditorium, west of Folsom Football Stadium. Admission (unless otherwise noted): $10 general admission, $8 w/UCB student ID, $8 for senior citizens. 10 films for $65 with punch card. We give a $1 discount to anyone with a bike helmet, and you can see movies for free on your birthday, or if you are assisting someone in a wheelchair. Credit cards are accepted at the door

Pricing

10 films for $65 with punch card
$10 general admission. $8 w/UCB student ID, $8 for senior citizens
$1 discount to anyone with a bike helmet
Free on your birthday! CU Cinema Studies students get in free.

Looking for a gift for a friend?

Buy a Frequent Patron Punch Card for $65 at any IFS show. With the punch card you can see ten films (a value of $100).

Parking

Pay lot 360 (now only $1/hour!), across from the buffalo statue and next to the Duane Physics tower, is closest to Muenzinger. Covered parking with similar pricing can be found in the Euclid Parking Garage under the CASE Building, South of Muenzinger. We recommend utilizing the ParkMobile app on your phone to simplify the process and avoid needing to use the kiosks.