A nonprofit, community art house cinema in the heart of Des Moines dedicated to the art of film, highlighting diverse voices and growing the film culture.
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Stories
October is Member Month! Varsity Cinema
Varsity Cinema Podcast Episode 9 is now LIVE! Varsity Cinema
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Episode 8 of the Varsity Cinema Podcast is LIVE! Varsity Cinema
‘Parasite’ and its cinematic sleight of hand Varsity Cinema
‘Master Gardener’: The Last of God’s Lonely Men Varsity Cinema
‘E.T.’ phones home 40 years later Varsity Cinema
Lists
Coming Soon 15 films
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Now Playing 6 films
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Top Films of 2022 5 films
The Top Films of 2022, as voted on by the Varsity Cinema staff, volunteers and Des Moines Film Board.
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