Downtown Bozeman’s Ellen Theatre will present an upcoming film screenings variety this month. Gather friends and loved ones for some popcorn and the following titles.
First up is supernatural folk-horror thriller The Wolf and the Lamb on Saturday, May 16th, at 7pm. Filmed in Montana, a Q&A with Director Michael Schiff will follow the screening. All seats are $9.
In an 1870s Montana Territory mining camp, widowed schoolteacher Jo Beckett’s world unravels when her son Henry vanishes – and returns as something monstrous. As Jo grapples with Henry’s blood lust and a string of brutal murders shakes the town, she suspects the evil haunting them is closer than anyone dares to believe. To save what remains of her world, Jo confronts a darkness that hides in plain sight – and destroy it with faith and fire.
Following on Friday, May 22nd, space drama The Martian lights up the big screen at 7:30pm. All seats are $9.
From the imaginative mind of Andy Weir, author of New York Times bestselling novel Project Hail Mary, this cinema classic blends real science with gripping storytelling, making it a must-see for sci-fi fans and newcomers alike. When astronaut Mark Watney (Damon) is stranded alone on Mars, he must rely on his ingenuity, resilience, and a bit of humor to stay alive long enough for a daring rescue mission. Experience this epic journey on the big screen and celebrate the power of human determination in one of the most beloved space adventures of our time.
Enjoy Western lifestyle documentary Bitterbrush on Saturday, May 23rd, at 7:30pm. All seats are $9.
This sweeping and meditative film follows two women, Hollyn Patterson and Colie Moline, as they spend a season herding cattle in the rugged mountains of Idaho – accompanied only by their dogs and the vast surrounding landscape. Directed by Emelie Mahdavian, Bitterbrush is both an intimate portrait of friendship and a reflection on transition, as its subjects confront an uncertain future while immersed in a demanding and vanishing way of life. At once breathtaking and deeply human, the film captures the quiet rhythms of work, solitude, and connection in the modern American West.
Late this month, endearing family flick Because of Winn-Dixie screens at 3pm on Sunday, May 31st. All seats are $8.
When 10-year-old Opal moves to a small Florida town with her preacher father, she feels lonely and out of place. Everything changes when she adopts a scruffy, big-hearted dog she names Winn-Dixie. Through their adventures, Opal forms unexpected friendships, mends strained relationships, and discovers the power of kindness, forgiveness, and community.
This film explores themes of loneliness, grief, and belonging – including difficult topics like parental absence and addiction – with warmth, humor, and compassion. At its heart, Because of Winn-Dixie is a touching story about how unexpected friendships and a caring community can help heal hearts and bring people together.
Concessions will be sold in the lobby one hour before each event. Ticketing and further information about these and other upcoming happenings is available at www.theellentheatre.org. For additional inquiries, call the box office at (406) 585-5885. •
