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Beat the Heat: THE RUGRATS MOVIE

Watch Trailer Director: Norton Virgien, Igor Kovalyov

Little Tommy Pickles’ new baby brother gets born early…so early, in fact, that Tommy hasn’t had the chance to figure out how he’ll deal with no longer being the apple of his parents’ eyes. Making matters worse is the fact that the new tyke is kind of a pain to have at home. So, Tommy and his friends hatch a plan to take the baby back to the hospital; however, the plan goes awry and the gang lose the babe in the woods. It’s now up to Tommy to find his kid brother and get him back home where he actually belongs, having hijinks and adventures along the way!

Click here to see the rest of the Beat the Heat summer line-up

This series is made possible thanks to support from the following sponsors: Athens County Children Services, Southeastern Ohio Treatment Foster Care Network, Ohio University Credit Union, and Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

 

 

 

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Running Time: 79 MIN79 MIN
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Beat the Heat: ERNEST & CELESTINE

Watch Trailer Director: Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar, Benjamin Renner
Writer(s): Daniel Pennac
Awards: Oscar - Best Animated Feature (nom)

In the orphanage underground where she lives, Celestine, a young mouse, has been taught that bears are nasty and evil…not the kind of folks one should associate with. As she prepares to follow the typical rodent trajectory of becoming a dentist, Celestine (who’d much rather be an artist) is tasked with stealthily venturing to the outside world where she must collect the lost baby teeth of bear cubs and bring them back for study. On one such outing, she is discovered by a family of bears and chased into the outside world. She spends a tense night of fear in a trash can and meets Ernest, a unique bear who might just change her ideas about how well mice and bears can get along.

Click here to see the rest of the Beat the Heat summer line-up

This series is made possible thanks to support from the following sponsors: Athens County Children Services, Southeastern Ohio Treatment Foster Care Network, Ohio University Credit Union, and Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

 

 

 

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Running Time: 80 MIN80 MIN
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Beat the Heat: SONG OF THE SEA

Watch Trailer Director: Tomm Moore
Awards: Osacr - Best Animated Feature (nom)

Song of the Sea, the second film in Tomm Moore’s “Irish Folklore” trilogy, is the story of a young Irish boy named Ben who learns that his mute sister Saoirse is actually a “selkie” — a mythological creature that can shapeshift from human form to that of a seal. The two children are the son and daughter of a lighthouse keeper’s wife who disappeared after giving birth to the girl and is presumed to have died. Ben has always believed that Saoirse was at fault for their mother’s death and is resentful; however, when the duo run away from their Granny’s house to return to their lighthouse home, they have an adventure beyond their wildest imaginations: Saoirse is tasked with using her magical power of song to save all the world’s mythological beings from the evil witch Macha, and, in the process, restore the wholeness of her family’s broken home.

Click here to see the rest of the Beat the Heat summer line-up

This series is made possible thanks to support from the following sponsors: Athens County Children Services, Southeastern Ohio Treatment Foster Care Network, Ohio University Credit Union, and Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

 

 

 

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Running Time: 93 MIN93 MIN
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CERAMICS AT THE CINEMA

The Ceramics at the Cinema series is a monthly ceramics series that allows participants the opportunity to glaze a bisqueware ceramic project at The Athena Cinema on a weekend afternoon.

The art of crafting things out of ceramics has been a part of human civilization for tens-of-thousands of years. The remnants of pottery from all of history’s greatest cultures have revealed how the artisans who molded these artifacts out of simple materials also imbued them with soulful artistic flair.

We’re thrilled to bring this ancient tradition into the modern day (and add our own little movie-themed twist) with our new series of events – Ceramics at the Cinema!

Much like our Paint & Sip Party events where we walk you through the creation of a movie-themed painting that is paired with a movie screening, participants for these Ceramics at the Cinema events will be provided with a bisqueware ceramic object – a piece of pottery that has been fired once and hardened – that relates to a film we’ll be screening. You’ll then be instructed how to customize your object with a decorative glaze. Lastly, we’ll collect the glazed ceramics and have them fired a final time to seal the glazing. The finished pieces will then be available for pick up during the week after the event. The end result will be a unique, tangible, and useful cinematic-ceramic souvenir from your time spent with us. Plus, we offer package deals that include a ticket for the related film with your registration fee!

We have three ticket options:

– Ceramics at the Cinema Basic – $30: includes admission to the class with all materials for your ceramic piece

– Ceramics at the Cinema Deluxe Single – $50: includes admission to the class with all the materials for your ceramic piece, 1 ticket to the Movie on the Rooftop, and 2 drinks of your choice

– Ceramics at the Cinema Deluxe Couple – $100: includes admission to the class for 2 with all the materials for your ceramic pieces, 2 tickets to the Movie on the Rooftop, and 4 drinks of your choice

Be advised that open slots to attend the glazing tutorials will be limited to 30 people. These events often sell out fast, so don’t wait to claim your spot.

Schedule:

Class arrival: 12:30-1 p.m.

Class session: 1-2 p.m.

Click the link below to visit our Movies on the Rooftop hubpage for more details about the films associated with the Ceramics at Cinema events:

Movies on the Rooftop

 

The classes will be led by Emily Beveridge and are suitable for beginner-level participants. Finished pieces will be ready for pick up at the cinema one week after the event.

Emily Beveridge has lived her entire adult life in Athens, Ohio, first coming to the city to study Painting at Ohio University in 2002. She is committed to public service, consistently serving as an Election Judge from 2002-2020, and as an Americorps VISTA for The Federal Valley Resource Center from 2006-2008. She served as the Program Specialist for Arts West, The City of Athens operated municipal arts center from 2017-2023. Beveridge currently serves as a Board Member for The Athens County Independent News, and The Athens Artist Memorial Project.

Emily holds a BFA and an MFA in Painting from Ohio University. She has instructed and organized arts education opportunities for youth since 2006. Over the past 22 years, she has helped create and promote countless cultural events for her community. She is a visual artist, curator, grant writer, graphic designer, gardener, and professional DJ handler. She is currently creating a series of paintings which will focus on themes of the medieval, the apocalypse and women’s rights.

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Movies on the Rooftop

What could be better than settling down to a classic movie with a bag of popcorn and delicious refreshments..? Doing it under the stars!

With our Movies on the Rooftop Series, we’re recapturing the classic vibe of sitting in a convertible during the drive-in movie era. The films in this series are screened atop the Athens City Parking Garage – affording a lovely view of the Uptown skyline – using our large inflatable screen and outdoor A/V setup.

Once the sun goes down, the stars come out — both the ones in the sky and the ones on the silver screen!

Visit this link to view our Rooftop FAQ page which provides further details about the series events.

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LONGLEGS: Last Day Thursday, July 25th

Watch Trailer Director: Osgood Perkins
Cast: Nicholas Cage, Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, Kiernan Shipka

FBI agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) wrestles with solving a strange case centered around a spate of serial murders which seem to point to a Satanic killer known as “Longlegs”. As Harker uncovers more evidence and descends deeper into the occult world surrounding the case, her investigation becomes even more puzzling as she discovers that she may have a personal connection to the killer. Time is of the essence if she hopes to bring the murders to an end.

Set in the 1990’s, this stylish horror-thriller from writer/director Osgood Perkins (son of Psycho star Anthony Perkins) stars Nicholas Cage, Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, and Kiernan Shipka.

 

 

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Running Time: 101 MIN101 MIN
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Longlegs gets under your skin and stays there, immersing you so thoroughly in the repulsive, discomforting nature of evil through terrifying imagery and a tactile atmosphere that it’s unshakable.

Meagan Navarro
Bloody Disgusting
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WE GROWN NOW: Last Day Thursday, May 16th

Watch Trailer Director: Minhal Baig
Cast: Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, S. Epatha Merkerson

In 1992 Chicago, as Michael Jordan solidifies his legacy as a champion, the story of two young boys growing up in Cabrini Green begins — they may become legends in their own right. Wide-eyed and imaginative best friends, Malik and Eric wander the city, seeking to escape the banalities of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing. Their seemingly-unbreakable bond is challenged when tragedy shakes their community just as they are learning to fly.

Starring newcomers Blake Cameron James and Gian Knight Ramirez, this new film from writer/director Minhal Baig has already won the Changemaker Award at TIFF and the Audience Choice for Best New US Feature award at the Chicago International Film Festival.

 

 

 

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Running Time: 103 MIN103 MIN
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It’s a resolutely poetic, at times even golden-hued portrait of lives unafraid to hope amid growing despair.

Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
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WICKED LITTLE LETTERS: Last Day Thursday, May 23rd

Watch Trailer Director: Thea Sharrock
Writer(s): Jonny Sweet
Cast: Olivia Coleman, Jessie Buckley,

Olivia Coleman (The Crown) and Jessie Buckley (I’m Thinking of Ending Things) team up for a British black comedy set amid the UK’s suffragette movement during the 1920’s. Full of hijinks, plot twists, and fantastic acting from a stellar cast, this fun film shows what happens when a friendship is put to the test!

From filmmaker Thea Sharrock (Call the Midwife) and comedian Jonny Sweet, Wicked Little Letters is the perfect breath of hilarious fresh air that lets its two leads off the leash to do what they do best.

 

 

 

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Welcome Week Rooftop Movie Night: PARASITE

Viewing: August 28,2025

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Welcome to Athens, Bobcats! Did you know there’s a fantastic indie movie theater in the heart of this city, right Uptown on Court St..?

To celebrate Welcome Week, we are offering a FREE (for students) movie screening on top of the Athens City Parking Garage at 15 East Washington St:

PARASITE

WELCOME WEEK ROOFTOP MOVIE NIGHT

Thursday, August 28th

Seating for the screening will begin at 7:30 p.m. Then, at 8:30 p.m. the show will roll!

The event will start with some movie-themed trivia to get you pumped up for cinema!

Admission is FREE for OHIO students with a valid OU student I.D. (Limit of 2 per student)

$8 General Admission for the public

Tickets can be acquired online (link below) or in our lobby during normal business hours.

A limited number of chairs will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own chair, pillow, blanket etc.

Concessions (popcorn, soft drinks, water, candy, etc) and Athena merchandise will be available for purchase on the rooftop.

** Since these events reach capacity quickly, we strongly recommend that students claim their tickets in advance by coming to The Athena lobby during our normal business hours. **

New Students: We encourage you to come visit our 110-year-old theater with its magnificent marquee. You can also come inside the lobby to find out about the other kinds of films we screen, grab some tasty concessions, peruse our great selection of Athena merch, say hello to our amazing staff, and get a limited-edition student loyalty card.

Or, if you’re really enthusiastic, help us out by becoming a member – the benefits are totally worth it!

About the Film

Centered on a South Korean family living in a basement in urban Seoul, Parasite follows The Kims as they struggle to make ends meet in a city where upward mobility is at a premium. When a family friend gives the group a special stone meant to bring them good fortune, The Kims believe that their troubles will soon come to an end. However, once they begin taking steps to lift themselves out of poverty, it soon becomes clear that rising to the top is not all it’s cracked up to be.

This black-comedy thriller from writer/director Bong Joon Ho (Snowpiercer, Mickey 17) was nominated for 6 Oscars in 2020 and 4 of them including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature.

 

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Running Time: 132 MIN132 MIN
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Thursday 08/287:30
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Sustainability Series: HER SHARK STORY

Viewing: September 03,2025

Watch Trailer Director: Ignacio Walker, Denis Arqueros
Cast: Sofia and Jonathan Green

Join us Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. as we kick-off our Sustainability Film Series with a touching documentary about a marine biologist who finds something greater than animal life in the deepest ocean!

Admission is FREE and open to the public – Tickets are required

About the film

This is an inspiring feature documentary film about how an absent father reunites with his daughter thanks to their passion to save the biggest shark in the world, the whale shark. The story takes place in the remote Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean, where Sofia and Jonathan must face their past in order reconnect a lost connection, all while trying to find and study the biggest shark in the world under very dangerous conditions. This is a film aimed for a wide audience, about woman empowerment, family relationships and ocean conservation, with spectacular views of the underwater world that hosts the world’s most gigantic shark.

 

Check out the rest of our line-up of films in the Sustainability Film Series

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Running Time: 76 MIN76 MIN
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Wednesday 09/037:00
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