{"id":1353,"date":"2017-08-21T02:11:27","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T02:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/studentactivities\/?page_id=1353"},"modified":"2026-02-02T18:45:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:45:57","slug":"extraordinairecinema","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/studentactivities\/extraordinairecinema\/","title":{"rendered":"Bertram L. Podell Extraordinaire Cinema"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\">The<strong> Bertram L. Podell Extraordinaire Cinema<\/strong>, located on the lower level of the R.G. Wanek Center, is one of the most popular features of HPU\u2019s campus! Students can enjoy a variety of weekly movies, including new releases and box office hits. All showings are <em>complimentary<\/em> with a valid HPU Passport, as well as yummy movie snacks &#8212; unlimited popcorn, candy, and soft drinks.\u00a0Be 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.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Showtimes &#8211; February 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2927 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/studentactivities\/files\/2026\/02\/February-2026-691x1024.png\" alt=\"February 2026\" width=\"691\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/studentactivities\/files\/2026\/02\/February-2026-691x1024.png 691w, https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/studentactivities\/files\/2026\/02\/February-2026-203x300.png 203w, https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/studentactivities\/files\/2026\/02\/February-2026-768x1138.png 768w, https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/studentactivities\/files\/2026\/02\/February-2026-1037x1536.png 1037w, https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/studentactivities\/files\/2026\/02\/February-2026-1383x2048.png 1383w, https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/studentactivities\/files\/2026\/02\/February-2026-641x950.png 641w, https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/studentactivities\/files\/2026\/02\/February-2026.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Reserving the Bertram L. Podell Extraordinaire Cinema<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Meetings\/Events [no films to be shown] <\/strong>Submit a reservation request via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/25live.collegenet.com\/pro\/highpoint#!\/home\/dash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25Live<\/a><\/strong> to secure the location for your preferred date and time.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Movie Events [plan to show a film]<\/strong> First, submit a reservation request via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/25live.collegenet.com\/pro\/highpoint#!\/home\/dash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25Live<\/a><\/strong> to secure the location for your preferred date and time. Once your location is confirmed in 25Live by the University Scheduler, email Bradley Taylor at <a href=\"mailto:btaylor@highpoint.edu\">btaylor@highpoint.edu<\/a> to license the movie.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education Exemption [HPU Faculty only] <\/strong>Under the &#8220;Face-to-Face Teaching Exemption,&#8221; copyrighted movies may be shown on campus without a license if certain criteria are met. More information can be found in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/studentactivities\/files\/2023\/12\/Copyright-Law-On-Campus-Movies.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copyright Law<\/a><\/strong> brochure courtesy of the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA]. Contact Bradley Taylor\u00a0at <a href=\"mailto:btaylor@highpoint.edu\">btaylor@highpoint.edu<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*It is <em>illegal<\/em> to show a movie or stream digital video content in the <strong>Bertram L. 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