The Bertram L. Podell Extraordinaire Cinema, located on the lower level of the R.G. Wanek Center, is one of the most popular features of HPU’s campus! Students can enjoy a variety of weekly movies, including new releases and box office hits. All showings are complimentary with a valid HPU Passport, as well as yummy movie snacks — unlimited popcorn, candy, and soft drinks. Be sure to check out our ScreenPlay movie showings throughout the year featuring movie-themed trivia and bingo games that attendees play on their mobile devices while watching the movie.
Showtimes – October 2025
Reserving the Bertram L. Podell Extraordinaire Cinema
- Meetings/Events [no films to be shown] Submit a reservation request via 25Live to secure the location for your preferred date and time.
- Movie Events [plan to show a film] First, submit a reservation request via 25Live to secure the location for your preferred date and time. Once your location is confirmed in 25Live, email Bradley Taylor at [email protected] to license the movie.
- Education Exemption [HPU Faculty] Under the “Face-to-Face Teaching Exemption,” copyrighted movies may be shown on campus without a license if certain criteria are met. More information can be found in the Copyright Law brochure courtesy of the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA].
*It is illegal to show a movie or stream video content in the Bertram L. Podell Extraordinaire Cinema, as well as all other public [non-residential] facilities on campus, without properly licensing the film. All showings must be licensed through Swank; use of personal DVDs, logging into streaming services, and the like are not acceptable options. Those who violate Copyright Law may be prosecuted.
Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
