PERFECT DAYS: Last Day Tuesday, March 19th

Watch Trailer Director: Wim Wenders
Cast: Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano
Awards: Best Actor, Palm d'Or (nom) - Cannes Film Festival; Best Int'l Feature Film (nom) - Oscars
Language: Japanese

Hirayama leads an unglamorous life as a Tokyo toilet cleaner, though he has found contentment in the simpler things like collecting classic rock cassettes, reading books, and photographing trees. His days have a Zen-like structure, ritually arising at dawn, going about his work, and devoting time to his pleasurable pursuits. This approach to life has not resulted in success as measured by the modern world, but it has given him wisdom and insight into what is truly important about Life. Things begin to change, however, as external events begin to have an impact on his sphere of contentment. Will his life unravel, or will he be able to wield his hard-won wisdom and impart it to the people who have come along to shake up his peaceful little world..?

From legendary director Wim Wenders, this latest film is a perfect slice of peace in these tumultuous times. Japanese actor Koji Yokusho (who has won the Best Actor award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival) stars in the lead role alongside Tokio Emoto and Arisa Nakano. Perfect Days has been nominated for a Best International Feature Film Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards, and will surely be an unforgettable addition to Wender’s illustrious cinematic career.

 

 

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Running Time: 124 MIN124 MIN
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THE TASTE OF THINGS: Last Day Wednesday, March 20th

Watch Trailer Director: Trần Anh Hùng
Writer(s): Trần Anh Hùng
Cast: Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel
Awards: Cannes Film Festival - Best Director, Palm d'Or (nominated)

About the Film

Eugénie and Dodin have paired their skills in the kitchen for 20 years. During that time, working closely together and relying on each another, they’ve not only prepared meals of exquisite quality but have also kindled feelings for one another. Eugénie enjoys her freedom, however, and has done her best to keep Dodin at arms length…that is, until Dodin finally cooks her a meal that she cannot resist.

Academy Award-winning actress Juliette Binoche stars opposite Benoît Magimel (Binoche’s one-time partner in real life) in this deliciously romantic period-piece set in France in the 1880’s. THE TASTE OF THINGS is a love letter to food and to love — the kind of film that is a feast for the eyes and mouth-wateringly charming.

 

 

 

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Running Time: 145 MIN145 MIN
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OU School of Film

With its rich tradition of fostering the development of young filmmakers and cultivating a deep love for the artform of cinema, Ohio University’s School of Film continues in its mission of immersing students in the study of film concepts to further educate them about the role film plays as a dynamic cultural force and an expressive means of storytelling.

While its one thing to learn about film in the classroom and in hands-on filmmaking exercises, its another thing entirely to be able to see your finished product on the actual “big screen”. That’s where we come in! The Athena is proud to coordinate with the faculty and student body of the School of Film to regularly showcase the work of students from both the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs each semester.

These screenings are often well-attended by SoF faculty, students, and their families; however, we strongly encourage the community to join us in taking part in celebrating the hard work and sheer creative joy that these nascent films convey. Chances are you’ll someday see the names of these budding young artists in the credits of your favorite feature film!

For more info about the Film program available via OHIO’s College of Fine Arts, visit their website here

 

 

 

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AMERICAN FICTION: Last Day Thursday, March 7th

Watch Trailer Director: Cord Jefferson
Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sterling K Brown

Jeffrey Wright stars as Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, a struggling writer who decides half-jokingly to write a book that leans heavily into “Black” stereotypes to appease his publishing company (but, also, a little out of spite). The book, however, becomes an unexpected critical and financial success, and Ellison is faced with dealing with the fame and fallout from his underhanded act.

A smart and sharp comedy, AMERICAN FICTION has been highly praised by critics and is considered by many to be Jeffrey Wright’s finest performance in a career full of stellar roles. Featuring a fantastic supporting cast that includes Tracee Ellis Ross, Sterling K Brown, and John Ortiz, AMERICAN FICTION has not only won numerous awards on the independent film festival circuit, but has also been nominated for Best Picture by both the Golden Globes and The Critic’s Choice awards councils.

 

 

 

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Running Time: 117 MIN117 MIN
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LOVE LIES BLEEDING: Last Day Sunday, April 7th

Watch Trailer Director: Rose Glass
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Katy, O'Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco

Kristen Stewart stars as “Lou”, a small town gym owner who’s trying to toe the straight-and-narrow and get out from under the shadow of her family’s criminal tendencies. When up-and-coming bodybuilder Jackie (Katy O’Brian) passes through on her way to a big competition in Las Vegas, Lou falls hard for her and the two begin a passionate love affair. The flames of passion, however, end up kindling a bigger inferno that ultimately engulfs them in a wildfire of revenge.

From A24 Studios, Love Lies Bleeding is a steamy, edgy romantic thriller that could have been pulled from the pages of an old pulp novel. This sophomore effort from British filmmaker Rose Glass (Saint Maud) also features a tour-de-force performance from Ed Harris as Lou’s father/nemesis “Lou Sr.”

 

 

 

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Love Lies Bleeding melds a greasy crime drama with a gritty love story, presenting a saga steeped in steroid-fueled rage, white trash aesthetics, and memorably bad haircuts.

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From the Hills and Hollers: OCTOBER SKY with Dr. Amy Wolfe

Watch Trailer Director: Joe Johnston
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern

About the film

Based on the memoir Rocket Boys by American engineer Homer H. Hickman Jr., the film tells the story of four young men who, while growing up in the coal fields of rural West Virginia in the late-1950s, witness the world-shaking launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite and are inspired to start building rockets of their own, seeking a path to the stars instead of succumbing to the well-tread paths that would lead them down into the coal mines.

About the series

Due to the resounding success of the series launch during 2022-2023, we are thrilled to present the 2nd annual From the Hills and Hollers: Appalachian Film Series for 2023-2024.

The series seeks to foster a deeper connection between the Athens city and university communities and the cultural legacy of the surrounding region through films that examine the many facets, both positive and negative, of life in Appalachia. This batch of films is, in large part, the product of filmmakers who have intimate knowledge of living in this environment and, as a result, are well-suited for representing the realities of Appalachia on the big screen.

Short introduction/lectures will provide context for the film and introduce the underlying issues represented in film and other media. All events in the series are presented with free admission.

This screening will take place at the Athena Cinema located at 20 S. Court St.

This series is sponsored by the College of Health Sciences and Professions, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, OHIO Honors Program, Center for Campus and Community Engagement, Athens County Public Libraries, University Libraries, GO Local, University College, the Center for Law, Justice, and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council.

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Running Time: 108 MIN108 MIN
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DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS: Last Day Thursday, March 7th

Watch Trailer Director: Ethan Coen
Writer(s): Ethan Coen, Tricia Cooke
Cast: Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Pedro Pascal, Matt Damon

About the Film

Jamie (Margaret Qualley) and Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan) are two friends who set out on a road trip to Tallahassee in order to get a change of scenery. Jamie has recently broken up with her girlfriend and asks Marian to come along for moral support. Everything is hunky-dory until the two dolls cross paths with a group of bumbling brigands who will stop at nothing to bring Jamie and Marian’s good time to an end.

Directed by the “Ethan” half of the illustrious Coen Brothers, and co-written by Ethan and his wife Tricia Cooke, DRIVE AWAY DOLLS takes some cues from the playbook of 1970’s exploitation films and features a supporting cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Matt Damon, and Beanie Feldstein. Blending the dark thrills of FARGO with the buddy-system comedy of BROAD CITY, this hip, modern-day road movie will make you keep your hands on the wheel so you can navigate the many twists and turns that only the mind of a Coen Brother can create!

 

 

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From Death Row to Freedom: A Story of Wrongful Conviction

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture and Ohio Innocence Project present From Death Row to Freedom: A Story of Wrongful Conviction on Tuesday, February 13th at 7pm. Admission is free.

Lamont Hunter spent 15 years on Ohio’s death row. He was convicted and sentenced to death in 2007 on charges of child endangerment, aggravated murder and rape in the death of his 3-year-old son, Trustin, who suffered fatal injuries after accidentally falling down the stairs.

Lamont Hunter will be present with his attorney at OU alum Erin Gallagher Barnhart, Esq., Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Capital Habeas Unit and Pierce Reed, Esq., Ohio Innocence Project, and Dr. Amanda Cox, CLJC affiliated faculty and Associate Professor of Sociology.

This event is sponsored by the CLJC, OIP-u and Phi Alpha Delta.

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Heroes In Color: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

Watch Trailer Director: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Sheinert
Writer(s): Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, James Hong
Awards: Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress

About the film

Michelle Yeoh stars as “Evelyn Quan Wang” in this genre-blendingly wild cinematic ride written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. One minute, Evelyn is a normal Chinese-American immigrant eking out an underwhelming existence running a laundromat with her husband; the next minute, she’s zipping thru parallel dimensions trying to save the multiverse and bring joy back to the world.

Considered to be the “most awarded film of all time”, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE has everything plus the kitchen sink, and will surely be unlike any film you’ve ever seen!

Each show will feature added content such as trivia, introductions, raffles, themed drinks and more!

Seating and pre-show activities at 7:00 p.m., film start time 7:30 p.m.

About the series

The mission of this film series is to synergize education and entertainment, creating a unique experience for our community. At the heart of the Heroes in Color film series lies a commitment to celebrate voices and stories of people of color that have traditionally been marginalized within popular culture. By showcasing a kaleidoscope of cinematic heroes who reflect the spectrum of human stories, backgrounds, and aspirations, we strive to redefine heroism, proving that anyone, regardless of their origin, can rise to greatness.

Click here to view the other films coming to this year’s Heroes In Color series.

Sponsored by Ohio University Division of Diversity & Inclusion, Multicultural Center, Black Student Cultural Programming Board, Division of Student Affairs, Office of Global Affairs, Ohio Men of Excellence Network and Ohio Arts Council

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Running Time: 139 mins139 MIN
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Classics & Cocktails: STRANGERS ON A TRAIN

Watch Trailer Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Have you ever driven a car blindfolded at 150 miles an hour? Neither have we.

Join us on Friday, February 16th at 7pm for the classic Alfred Hitchcock film STRANGERS ON A TRAIN. We’ll be pairing this legendary psychological thriller with the H&H 50’s Party Punch cocktail, a nod to the two minds that mingled to create this classic, Patricia Highsmith and Alfred Hitchcock were both preoccupied by the dark side of the human psyche. Many directors have attempted film adaptations of her novels, but few have succeeded as Hitchcock did when he brought the story of the STRANGERS ON A TRAIN to the big screen. This specialty cocktail is made with Appleton Rum, Old Forester Bourbon, pear liqueur, pineapple, lemon, sugar, vanilla and seltzer.

Admission is $8. Drink prices vary.

About the Film

A psychopathic man tries to forcibly persuade a tennis star to agree to his theory that two strangers can get away with murder by submitting to his plan to kill the other’s most-hated person.

What could be better than a team-up between the Master of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock and masterful writer of crime fiction Raymond Chandler..? It’s a surprise that, upon its release in 1951, STRANGERS ON A TRAIN failed to make much of an impact with critics; however, the film has since come to be regarded as on of Hitchcock’s many masterpieces and has been selected to for preservation in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry.

Along with the specialty cocktail, we will have a full menu of wine, local beer and local ciders.

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Running Time: 101 MIN101 MIN
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