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MAESTRO

Watch Trailer Director: Bradley Cooper
Writer(s): Bradley Cooper, Josh Singer
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan
Awards: Golden Lion (nom) - Venice Int'l Film Festival

Bradley Cooper returns to being on both sides of the camera with Maestro, a film that explores the complex relationship between the celebrated conductor-and-composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia. Bernstein, who never publicly acknowledged his homosexuality, was known to have had several affairs throughout his life with both men and women. Nevertheless, the couple stayed mostly committed to one another until Felicia’s untimely death in the late-1970s from lung cancer.

Cooper writes, directs, and stars as Bernstein, opposite Carey Mulligan who plays the role of his wife. Since its premiere in September of 2023, the film, shot in exquisite black-and-white, has been nominated for a Golden Lion Award at the Venice International Film Festival.

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Running Time: 129 MIN129 MIN
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ALL DIRT ROADS TASTE OF SALT

Watch Trailer Director: Raven Jackson
Writer(s): Raven Jackson
Cast: Charlene McClure, Moses Ingram, Chris Chalk

The debut film from writer/director Raven Jackson, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is a poetic journey through the life of Mack, a black woman living in modern-day rural Mississippi. The sparsely-dialogued plot follows Mack throughout several portions of her life, from childhood to old age, as she experiences love, loss, fear, joy…all the myriad sentiments that make a life a Life.

Jackson’s choice to utilize multiple actors for several characters as they age in the film really helps to elevate the sense of time passing as the story moves through the decades. Also, the movie was filmed on location in rural southern towns that have changed very little over the course of the last half-a-century, and this gives the film a very strong “sense of place”.

All Dirt Roads is a masterful debut and masterpiece of lyricality:  not only a moving portrayal of a life, but also a moving portrait of life in the Deep South.

 

 

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Running Time: 92 MIN92 MIN
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THE ROYAL HOTEL

Director: Kitty Green
Writer(s): Kitty Green, Oscar Redding
Cast: Julia Garner, Jessica Henwick, Hugo Weaving

Two young American women embark on backpacking tour of Australia’s famed Outback in order to sow their wild oats and do some soul-searching. On the trip, they decide to make a little extra money by taking jobs as bartenders at a dusty roadhouse in a remote village. Thinking that they’ve found a temporary slice of authentic Aussie atmosphere, things begin to unravel as they move ever deeper into their interactions with the locals.

Co-written and directed by Kitty Green, this gritty thriller re-examines the masculinity of life in the unforgiving environment of The Outback from a female perspective. It stars Julia Garner (Ozark, The Assistant), Jessica Henwick (Game of Thrones), and Hugo Weaving (The Matrix, LOTR Trilogy, The Hobbit).

 

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Running Time: 91 MIN91 MIN
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FERRARI

Watch Trailer Director: Michael Mann
Writer(s): Troy Kennedy Martin
Cast: Adam Driver, Penélope Cruz

In his latest film, director Michael Mann explores the life of racing and automotive icon Enzo Ferrari. Based on the best-selling biography Enzo Ferrari: The Man and The Machine, Ferrari’s legacy as “Il Grande Vecchio” of timeless Italian sportscars is brought to the big screen in exciting cinematic detail in a way that only Mann can achieve!

Starring Adam Driver in the lead role, the script for Ferrari was written by Troy Kennedy Martin who also wrote the script for the original 1969 version of The Italian Job. There’s no doubt that this film will be an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride thru one of the greatest chapters in automotive history!

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Running Time: 130 MIN130 MIN
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From the Hills & Hollers: Appalachian Stories Film Series

We’re thrilled to present the 3rd annual From the Hills and Hollers: Appalachian Stories Film Series for 2024-2025! Launched in 2022, this series has so far been a resounding success with the local community, so we’re extremely pleased to continue our presentation of this very special line of programming!

The Hills & Hollers series seeks to foster a deeper connection between the residents of Athens city and the Ohio University community to the cultural legacy of the surrounding region through films that examine the many facets, both positive and negative, of life in Appalachia. Each year’s 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 introductions/lectures will provide context for the film and identify the underlying issues related to the film’s portrayal of Appalachian culture. After each screening, a special guest speaker will engage with the audience in a Q&A session to further discuss important topics related to the film.

All events in the series are presented with free admission.

This series is sponsored by the Ohio Honors Program, University Libraries, College of Health Sciences and Professions, The Department of Social and Public Health, GO Local, University College, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, The Multicultural Center and The Black Student Cultural Programming Board, Center for Campus and Community Engagement, and The Women’s Center.

 

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Sustainability Film Series

Athena Cinema, Office of Sustainability and the Environmental Studies Program present the 12th annual Sustainability Film Series. This year’s series has the added honor of coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of OHIO’s Environmental Studies Program!

At the heart of this series are films that present the challenges facing our world – topics as wide-ranging as climate change, economic hardship, natural resource management, and much more. We strive to present films that attempt to provide practical solutions to these imminent problems and embody an inspiring message to motivate audiences to action. In other words, viewers should walk away from each screening with a deeper understanding of the film’s topic, while also feeling compelled to get out into the world and make some positive change.

This year, each of our film screenings will feature guest speakers – many from the OU Environmental Studies Program itself – who will give a 15-20 minute introduction or interactive presentation prior to the start of the film. This pre-show activity is meant to engage the audience and offer important things to consider while watching the films.

 

All film screening events will start at 7:00 p.m.

 

The series is made possible thanks to the support of: University Libraries, Honors Tutorial College, Office of Sustainability, and The Voinovich School’s Environmental Studies Program.

Learn more about the Voinovich School’s Environmental Studies Program’s 50th Anniversary

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Rooftop Screening FAQ’s

When should we arrive?

On the evening of each event, attendees are instructed to head directly to the Athens City Parking Garage located at 15 E Washington St. Two elevators are available for transport to the top-most level, in addition to a stairwell (for those who enjoy a fitness challenge). Seating for the events will begin at 8 p.m., and the films will begin at about 9 p.m. or when it is dark enough.

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

Do we need tickets?

Yes! Tickets are $8 for most screenings. Please check individual webpages for pricing. We will have staff checking tickets at the rooftop entrance. If you leave the rooftop, you will need to bring your ticket(s) with you for re-entry.

While we may have tickets to sell the night of the event, it is strongly encouraged that you reserve your tickets in advance in case of a sellout.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS FOR OUR MOVIES ON THE ROOFTOP EVENTS

What will seating look like?

Patrons are strongly encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets, sleeping bags, or whatever other seating arrangement will make them comfortable. We will mark off sections with paths to allow for access to the concession area and elevators.

What should I bring?

Don’t forget – the temperature drops when the sun goes down, even in the warmer months. So, we encourage you to bring an extra layer or blanket.

Will there be restroom access?

Yes, the restrooms are located on the first floor of the parking garage.

Will concessions be available?

Concessions will be available for purchase on the rooftop.

Concessions include popcorn, soda, water bottles and candy.

What about alcohol? 

Heck yeah! We will be using DORA to offer cocktails, beer, wine and seltzers! We’ll have DORA cups on hand at the events.

Will there be a non-alcoholic option?

Yes! We will have non-alcoholic beverage options available at our rooftop concession stand.

What will happen if it rains on the night of the event?

Each outdoor screening will have a foul-weather backup plan should the weather not cooperate. The Athena will communicate through social media, email, and our website should the decision be made to either relocate the screening to the Athena Cinema or postpone an outdoor screening. You will not need to repurchase your tickets should the event or the date move.

What about accessibility?

The parking garage has elevator access from each floor that leads directly to the roof. Accessible parking is available in the garage and on the streets in metered spots.

Where is parking located?

Parking is available in the Athens City Parking Garage levels 2 through 5 and is metered 24/7. The address for the parking garage is 15 E Washington Street. You will use the entrance on Washington Street, NOT College Street. The College Street entrance is only for permit holders.

Additionally, you may park on the streets of Court, Union, College, Washington and State. These spots are metered until 7 p.m. Metered street parking is free after 7 p.m.

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Outer Space Rooftop Party

Today we are announcing a community appreciation event and the most exciting part is that YOU get to help choose the film.

On Thursday August 17th, we will host an outdoor movie event on the rooftop of the Athens City Parking Garage!

We have selected three, fun outer space themed movies, and we will be featuring the winner at our event on the 17th

You have one week to vote for your favorite and we will announce the winner next Wednesday, August 2nd!

MUPPETS FROM SPACE

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND

MARS ATTACKS

We will be offering free popcorn to the first 25 patrons, and we will create a drink special to go with the movie! Tickets will be available next week once the winning film is booked! Let’s close the “townie” summer season with an “out-of-this-world” movie party!

Cast your vote here

 

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Welcome Week Rooftop Movie Night: LADY BIRD

Watch Trailer Director: Greta Gerwig

Welcome to Athens, Bobcats! Did you know there’s an indie movie theater in the heart of the city, right on Court St..? We’re currently undergoing some repairs but you can still stop by the Athena Cinema at 20 S. Court St. and check out what we have to offer!

As a gesture of goodwill towards all of you new additions to our diverse community, we’ve elected to host a FREE (for students) movie screening in your honor on top of the Athens City Parking Garage:

Wednesday, August 30th at 9:00 p.m. – LADY BIRD

(Seating for the screening will begin at 8:00 p.m. – the actual start time will depend on how quickly it gets dark after sunset. Non-student admission is only $5. )

And, when you come, you can not only have a look at the magnificent marquee of our 108-year-old theater, you can also check out the movies we’re playing, 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!)

 

Surely, like everyone who doesn’t live under a rock, you’ve seen Barbie, right..? Well, Lady Bird is by Greta Gerwig who also made the hit film about the pink princess. Released in 2017, Ladybird is a coming-of-age drama about a young girl who is on the cusp of graduating from high school and moving on to the next chapter of her life. While there are no song-and-dance numbers in this awesomely understated film, there’s lots of other stuff in it that you incoming freshmen can identify with!

 

 

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Running Time: 94 MIN94 MIN
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Beat the Heat: E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

Watch Trailer Director: Steven Spielberg

The Athena Cinema, in partnership with Athens County Children Services, is proud to present a screening of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL on Saturday, August 12th at 3pm. Seating begins at 2:30pm at the Ridges Auditorium. Admission is a monetary donation to Kids on Campus.

The screening of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL will take place at the Ridges Auditorium.

The address for The Ridges Auditorium is 135 Ridges Circle. It is building #223, linked here on the Campus Map.

Parking is free on Saturday’s in all PURPLE and DARK GREEN lots. Any space with a meter must be paid to park.

About the film

After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.

About Kids on Campus

Kids on Campus is a rural community-university partnership that empowers underserved, at-risk children and their families in the realization of their full potential through educational, nutritional, and recreational opportunities.

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Running Time: 125 MIN125 MIN
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