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Frame of Mind

Athena Cinema and NAMI Athens are thrilled to present Frame of Mind: A Mental Health Film Series!

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us every Tuesday in May for four powerful cinematic journeys of the mind. From animated beings to intimate portraits of real lives, Frame of Mind offers a collection of films that remind us mental health is no niche issue, but a shared human experience.

Films have a unique ability to reflect our inner selves, putting emotions too complex for words into sound and visuals. This series places these depictions of mental health center-frame, inviting our community to openly acknowledge mental health and challenge the stigma that surrounds it.

With Frame of Mind, we want to showcase stories that serve as bridges to real conversations, fostering a space for empathy and connection, a space where we, as a community, can lean into vulnerability and face difficult conversations together.

So for the month of May, we invite you to embrace empathy, get together, and step into a new Frame of Mind.

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

All film screening events begin at 7:00 p.m. and will feature guest speakers who will give a pre-show presentation

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Enter the Kingdom

Who’s ready for a BRAND NEW film series..?

With the recent return of our David Lynch retrospective — “Let’s Do Lynch” — being such a smashing success, we’ve cooked up a new series that is sure to follow suit. Beginning in January of 2026, we will be hosting a new retrospective series, ENTER THE KINGDOM, featuring films adapted from the literary works of the one-and-only Stephen King!

Now in his late-70’s, the Man from Maine has been churning out critically-acclaimed novels and short stories for the past half-a-century — it’s estimated that he’s sold around 350 million books worldwide — and he’s created a body of work (mostly grounded in horror fiction) that is sure to stand unrivalled for the foreseeable future. What’s more, King’s gift at coming up with strange characters, bizarre plots, and unforgettable dialogue, lends itself to cinematic adaptation. So, since we’re a movie-house and not a bookstore, the best way we can honor King’s legacy is to show a bunch of films that take you into the weird worlds that he has created!

Here’s the line-up…fit for a King! :

CARRIE – Tuesday, January 20th

THE SHINING – Tuesday, January 27th

CREEPSHOW – Tuesday, February 3rd

THE DEAD ZONE – Tuesday, February 10th

CHRISTINE – Tuesday, February 17th

STAND BY ME – Tuesday, February 24th

PET SEMATARY – Tuesday, March 3rd

MISERY – Tuesday, March 17th

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION – Tuesday, March 24th

THE MIST – Tuesday, March 31st

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WICKED: FOR GOOD – New Showtime Added for Friday at 7:00pm

Due to popular demand, we’ve added a 7:00 p.m. screening of Wicked: For Good today, Friday, November 21st!

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CLJC & OIP Present: WRONGFUL CONVICTION DAY with Richard and Janette Horton

Join us in commemorating Wrongful Conviction Day with a special event presentation sponsored by the Center for Law Justice & Culture and The Ohio Innocence Project

Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE and open to the public…Tickets are required for entry

We’re proud to partner with the CLJC and the OIP as they host an event featuring Richard and Janette Horton, joined by OHIO alumnus and Director of Policy and Engagement at the Ohio Innocence Project, Pierce Reed, Esq.

Richard Horton was convicted in 2006 and sentenced to 23 years in prison for a home invasion, robbery, and shooting in Columbus that he did not commit. After serving 16 in prison, Mr. Horton was granted a new trial thanks to emerging DNA analysis technology. The Ohio Innocence Projects believes this to be the first instance where such evidence has led to the reversal of a conviction.

Mr. Horton will discuss his experience with wrongful conviction and his work with OIP to exonerate him. His wife, Janette will discuss the impact these cases have on those close to the accused.

The event is co-sponsored by the Ohio Innocence Project, Ohio University’s OIP-u, and Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity.

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Hispanic Film Series

We’re pleased to present, in partnership with the Ohio University School of International Studies and Languages (SISAL) and Sigma Delta Pi (the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society), this excellent new series celebrating the films and filmmakers of Spain and Latin America.

PRAGDA is a premier educational film distributor, specializing in the latest Latin American, Spanish, and Latinx cinema. The company curates a diverse collection of hundreds of films which covers crucial topics like the global economy, immigration and exile, feminism and gender issues, indigenous peoples, and international politics. With its flagship Spanish Film Club grant program, supported by the Spanish government, PRAGDA helps schools worldwide organize film festivals, introducing students to bold and innovative voices in Latin American cinema. PRAGDA’s commitment to offering films that inspire, challenge, and entertain makes it a leading force in promoting cultural understanding in educational institutions across the globe.

Admission to the films in this series is FREE and open to the public – Tickets are required

This series was made possible with sponsorships from Pragda, SPAIN arts & culture, and the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain.

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Mean Girls Mimosa Matinees

What’s better than a midafternoon matinee movie..? A midafternoon matinee movie with a mimosa!

mi-mo-sa (n) – a drink of champagne and orange juice

For the month of February, we’ll be featuring a string of fun films as matinee screenings – only $5! – where we encourage you to grab some friends, come see the film, and sip some mimosas (or whatever else whets your whistle)! These movies may seems “girl-centric”, but let’s be honest…they’re a blast for everyone 🙂

Here’s the line-up:

Saturday, February 4th – MEAN GIRLS

Saturday, February 8th – CLUELESS

Saturday, February 15th – THE CRAFT

Saturday, February 22nd – LEGALLY BLONDE

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Let’s Do Lynch:

After a 10-year hiatus, Let’s Do Lynch is back! Starting in January 2025, we’ll be devoting Tuesday nights to a career-spanning retrospective of David Lynch’s amazing films — 8 movies in all!

For the past six decades, David Lynch has approached filmmaking from an extremely unique, totally genuine, and incredibly artistic perspective. His work has consistently wrestled with deeply existential themes, oftentimes accompanied by dreamlike and terrifying imagery. One thing remains constant throughout his body of work: The reality that Lynch allows us to be privy to is much different than what we experience on a day-to-day basis.

Having recently been diagnosed with emphysema (Lynch has smoked Winston cigarettes for most of his life) and no longer permitted by doctors to direct in-person, it may be that David Lynch will soon retire altogether from the world of cinema. So, now’s the perfect time to join us in celebrating a true artist who might just be the greatest American filmmaker of all time!

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Sustainability Series: THE EDGE OF NATURE

Watch Trailer Director: Josh Fox

Gasland filmmaker Josh Fox spent the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic – a unique moment in human history that some scientists have referred to as “The Anthropause” – isolating himself in a one-room cabin in the woods of Pennsylvania while he suffered through the physical, mental, and neurological impacts of a bout with long covid. His hope was that, through developing a close connection with nature, he would be able to heal his body, his mind, and his soul. Over the course of nine months, Fox documented his life in isolation and the insights he developed about topics as wide-ranging as wildlife, genocide, the intergenerational trauma common to rural America, and, most importantly, himself.

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Friends of India Film Screenings

The many cultures of the Indian subcontinent offer a rich plethora of traditions, philosophies, arts and music. Moreover, Athens is home to a vibrant population of students, faculty, and community members who either hail from the this region of the globe or have have strong ties to it. As a result, we are honored to partner with Ohio University’s Friends of India Endowment organization to feature films that celebrate India and its contribution to The Arts.

The film screenings in this series are meant as a way for the entire Athens community to come together in experiencing the wonderful things that India has to offer, as well as to see some outstanding movies made by Indian filmmakers. These events will often include special concessions like curry popcorn and chai tea provided by FOI members, as well as the opportunity for patrons to chat and get to know one another.

To learn more about the Friends of India organization, please visit their website here

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BABES: Last Day Thursday, June 13th

Watch Trailer Director: Pamela Adlon
Cast: Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau

Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau) have been BFF’s since childhood; however, they have very different approaches to Life — Dawn is a responsible, married mother of two; Eden, on the other hand, lives life on more carefree terms. After a one-night stand, Eden finds herself unexpectedly pregnant and, deciding to follow through with having the baby, turns to Dawn for help and advice. As the two friends wrestle with the complexities of motherhood, their friendship gets put to the test (along with lots of laugh-inducing fun from two top-notch comedians!) and each comes away a little wiser in the end.

Rounding out the cast of this latest Glazer project is Oliver Platt, Hasan Minhaj, and Sandra Bernhard. Directed by Pamela Adlon (the voice actress for “Bobby” from the TV show King of the HillI), Babes debuted at the SXSW in March 2024 and is sure to be another feather in the cap for the zany star and co-creator of Broad City.