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Knowing the Future: CONTACT

Watch Trailer Director: Robert Zemeckis
Writer(s): James V. Hart (screenplay) and Michael Goldenberg (screenplay)
Cast: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Skerritt
Language: English

Dr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of intelligent aliens, who send plans for a mysterious machine.

“Offers an inspired and inspiring close encounter with the ineffable mystery that lies at the heart of each individual and at the core of the majestic universe.” – Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

“Contact is at its most relaxed when it sheds its intellectual pretensions and reveals its media-wise sense of humor.” – Stephen Holden, The New York Times

“A science fiction story that’s more about people than it is about science. In fact it is more about faith than it is about science.” – Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope

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Running Time: 150 minutes150 MIN
PG Rated

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The Art of World Animation: KAHLIL GIBRAN’S THE PROPHET

Watch Trailer Director: Roger Allers
Writer(s): Kahlil Gibran (story) and Roger Allers (screenplay)
Cast: Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, John Krasinski and Quvenzhané Wallis

*ADMISSION FOR THIS FILM IS THE REGULAR $5 MATINEE PRICING.*

The Prophet, by Lebanese author Kahlil Gibran, is among the most popular volumes of poetry ever written, selling over 1000 million copies in forty languages since its publication in 1923. Gibran’s timeless verses have been given enchanting new form in this painterly cinematic adventure about freedom and the power of human expression.

“For audiences interested in an earnest, inspirational story, full of timeless messages and beautiful animation, this is a lovely reminder of how to live life with purpose and joy.” -Sandie Angulo Chen, Washington Post

“The film is likely to attract new readers to the book – and remind longtime fans why they were attracted to the writings in the first place.” -David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle

“Dreamy children will probably be fascinated, and in the process they’ll see a world of Middle Eastern culture seldom shown in films.” -Ferran Smith Nehme, New York Post

“A work of essential spiritual enlightenment, elegantly interpreted by nine of the world’s leading independent animators, all tied up and wrapped in a family-friendly bow by The Lion King director Roger Allers.” -Peter Debruge, Variety

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Running Time: 84 minutes84 MIN
PG Rated

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No Pryor Knowledge: LIVE ON THE SUNSET STRIP

Watch Trailer Director: Joe Layton
Writer(s): Richard Pryor
Language: English

Just recovered from his notorious free-basing accident, Richard Pryor made a notable return in the much-acclaimed Live on the Sunset Strip. His comments on that event, as well as his notorious comments on sex, politics and race, pepper the 82-minute concert film.

“There will always only ever be one Richard Pryor, and his profoundly inspired performance shows exactly why.” – Cole Smithey, Daily Radar

“Sheer, breathtaking brilliance. A must-see.” – Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

 

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Running Time: 96 minutes96 MIN
R Rated

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Science on Screen: NORTH BY NORTHWEST

Watch Trailer Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writer(s): Ernest Lehman
Cast: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason
Language: English

A hapless New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive.

“Hitchcock breezes through a tongue-in-cheek, nightmarish plot with a lightness of touch that’s equalled by a charming performance from Grant.” – Dave Calhoun, Time Out

“A great film, and certainly one of the most entertaining movies ever made, directed by Alfred Hitchcock at his peak.” – Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

“It has all the classic elements of a Hitchcock film – well timed suspense, an overall mystery, a compelling cast and some brilliantly conceived scenes.” – Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures

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Running Time: 136 minutes136 MIN
Rating: Approved
This Film is Wheelchair Accessible

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Sustainability Series: WRENCHED

Watch Trailer Director: M.L Lincoln
Writer(s): Patrick Gambuti Jr.
Cast: Edward Abbey, Dave Foreman, Peg Millett
Language: English

The books of Edward Abbey explore the exploitation of the American Southwest with memoirs like DESERT SOLITAIRE and the classic comic novel, THE MONKEY WRENCH GANG. This film explores the character of Ed Abbey and his literature through the voice of many contemporary authors as well as exploring the environmental movement.

*Free admission provided by Environmental Studies Program at the Voinovich School for Leadership and Public Affairs, Alden Library, Athena Cinema, the College of Arts & Sciences Sustainability Studies and Food Studies Themes and Office of Sustainability at Ohio University.*

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Running Time: 93 minutes93 MIN
Not Rated
This Film is Wheelchair Accessible

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The Overnight: Leaving the Athena Thursday, July 16th

Watch Trailer Director: Patrick Brice
Writer(s): Patrick Brice
Cast: Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, Jason Schwartzman

Alex (Adam Scott), Emily (Taylor Schilling), and their son, RJ, have recently moved to Los Angeles’s Eastside from Seattle. Feeling lost in a new city, they are desperate to find their first new friends. After a chance meeting with Kurt (Jason Schwartzman) at the neighborhood park, they gladly agree to join family pizza night at his home. But as it gets later and the kids go to bed, the family “playdate” becomes increasingly more revealing as the couples begin to open up.

“An indecently hot and hilarious sex comedy with quartet of playfully scrappy actors who couldn’t be better suited to their roles or more eager to rouse our prurient interest.” -Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

“[An] unpredictable indie comedy — sort of a ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Kink?'” -J.R. Jones, Chicago Reader

“The pleasure of the movie lies in the way it both rewards and subverts expectations, delivering on the risqué possibilities of its premise while also coming up with something smarter and a little deeper than a log line might suggest.” -A.A. Dowd, AV Club

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Running Time: 79 min79 MIN
R Rated

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Love & Mercy: Leaving Thursday, July 30th

Watch Trailer Director: Bill Pohlad
Writer(s): Oren Moverman, Michael A. Lerner
Cast: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks

A chronicle of reclusive Beach Boys songwriter and musician Brian Wilson’s life, from his successes with highly-influential orchestral pop albums to his nervous breakdown and subsequent encounter with controversial therapist Dr. Eugene Landy.

“One of the most touching – and gripping – biopics you will ever see.” -Paul De Barros, Seattle Times

“Innovation, precision, a complete switch in focus, daring … these are not things you expect from a Hollywood film biography.” -Tom Long, Detroit News

“It has the two things a Brian Wilson story needs above all: a sense of mystery and the right vibrations – good, bad, weird.” -David Edelstein, New York Magazine

*Close Caption & visual impairment devices are available for this film.

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Running Time: 121 min121 MIN
PG-13 Rated

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100 Years of The Athena: Some Like It Hot – One Day Only Saturday, June 27th

Watch Trailer Director: Billy Wilder
Writer(s): Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond
Cast: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon

Two Struggling musicians witness the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and are now on the run from the Mob. Jerry and Joe cross-dress into an all female band. In addition to hiding, each has his own problems; One falls for another band member but can’t tell her his gender, and the other has a rich suitor who will not take “No,” for an answer.

“Wilder’s 1959 comedy is one of the enduring treasures of the movies, a film of inspiration and meticulous craft.” – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Running Time: 120 Minutes120 MIN
PG Rated

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Beat the Heat: STUART LITTLE

Watch Trailer Director: Rob Minkoff
Writer(s): E.B. White, M. Night Shyamalan, Greg Brooker
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie

Stuart (voiced by Michael J. Fox) is a little guy with a big heart, not to mention whiskers, a little pink nose and a really dapper wardrobe. When he’s adopted by the Littles (a human family played by Davis, Lipnicki and Laurie) he embarks on adventures with a variety of characters — including his nemesis, family cat Snowbell (voiced by Nathan Lane) — and learns the true meaning of family, loyalty and friendship.

 

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Running Time: 84 min84 MIN
PG Rated

Michael J. Fox is amusingly spunky as the voice of Stuart while Nathan Lane, as Snowbell's voice, is appropriately, well, catty.

Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel
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Heaven Knows What: Leaving the Athena Thursday, July 2nd

Watch Trailer Director: Ben Safdie, Joshua Safdie
Writer(s): Ronald Bronstein, Arielle Holmes, Joshua Safdie
Cast: Arielle Holmes, Caleb Landry Jones, Buddy Duress

Heaven Knows What blends fiction, formalism and raw documentary as it follows a young heroin addict (Arielle Holmes) who finds mad love in the streets of New York. The film is based on Holmes’ soon-to-be-published memoir Mad Love in New York City.

“All this desperation and squalor reeks of authenticity.” – Peter Keough, Boston Globe

“There’s never a false moment.” – Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News

“One junkie story tends to be much like another, so give brothers Josh and Benny Safdie credit for crafting one that’s genuinely distinctive.” – Mike D’Angelo, AV Club

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Running Time: 94 min94 MIN
R Rated

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