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Film Studies

Friday Night Movies at the MAC

Event Date

October 16, 2026, 6:30 pm

Event Location

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
E.A. Johnston Auditorium
2316 W First Av
Spokane, WA 99201

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Friday Night Movies at the MAC

Cary Grant running with a plane flying low behind him and the movie title North by Northwest in red at the top.

October 16 Film: North by Northwest (1959)

Join us at the MAC for Alfred Hitchcock’s thrilling masterpiece, North by Northwest (1959), as a suave advertising executive is thrust into a pulse-pounding case of mistaken identity across America. Gonzaga Film Studies Director Matt Bolton will introduce the screening with engaging insights and behind-the-scenes trivia.

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Run time: 2h 16M. Not Rated.

Cost: $7 for museum members, $8 for non-members
Location: E.A. Johnston Auditorium at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (2316 West First Avenue)

Fall 2026 Friday Night Films

  • Sep 18: Do the Right Thing (Lee, 1989)
  • Oct 16: North by Northwest (Hitchcock, 1959)
  • Nov 20: Red River (Hawks, 1948)
  • Dec 11: O Brother, Where Art Thou (Coen & Coen, 2000)
  • Jan 15: Thelma & Louise (Scott, 1991)

About the Friday Night Film Series

Matt Bolton, director of Film Studies at GU, guides the Friday Night Film Series for an engaging cinematic journey. He'll dive into fun tidbits and reflections to bring deeper insights and appreciation to the cinematic experience. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and your Friday evening at the MAC.

Learn more about the Film Studies Program at Gonzaga.