If you’re an introvert like me, IU’s Welcome Week activities might sound a little tiring. All of those social endeavors and floor meetings require a lot of effort, and even though they are very important to start the school year — and help cope with your homesickness — they can wear a student out pretty quickly.
To relax after a hectic move-in, here are a few movies showing on campus that will be free to students with an ID during Welcome Week.
"Yellow Submarine"
An restored 50th anniversary edition of this 1968 movie will be shown at 7 p.m. on Thursday and 4 p.m. Saturday. The movie is now in 4K Ultra HD resolution.
With a 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this movie is sure to be an easygoing, feel-good flick. The animation is inspired by the art trends in the 70’s — think Andy Warhol's colorful scenes — and features a soundtrack dominated by the Beatles.
"Ava"
A coming-of-age story from a different perspective in the world, "Ava" is the daughter of a traditional and strict family in Tehran, Iran. Even though the character lives in a different country, she still faces the same struggles as many of us growing up: school, popularity and relationships. "Ava" will be shown at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the IU Cinema.
Her mother ends up discovering that she is spending time with a boy and gets very angry with her. Like a typical teenager, Ava learns to rebel against her authority and decides to make her own decisions despite the traditional values that surround her. "Ava" received a Canadian Screen Award for best first feature film in January 2018. The movie is in Persian, but will have English subtitles.
"Infinity War"
If you’re not into obscure movies and want to see something more recent, Union Board Films is showing a recent blockbuster "Avengers: Infinity War" at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union. More information is available here.
One of the most talked about movies this year since its premiere on April 27, "Infinity War" might have produced the toughest enemy that the Avengers have faced: Thanos. Get ready for your favorite Marvel characters, boatloads of action and quite a bit of heartbreak. No spoilers here, so go see it if you haven’t already.
"Infinity War"
If you’re not into obscure movies and want to see something more recent, Union Board Films is showing a recent blockbuster "Avengers: Infinity War" at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union. More information is available here.
One of the most talked about movies this year since its premiere on April 27, "Infinity War" might have produced the toughest enemy that the Avengers have faced: Thanos. Get ready for your favorite Marvel characters, boatloads of action and quite a bit of heartbreak. No spoilers here, so go see it if you haven’t already.
