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Technology & Society Presents BLADE RUNNER

Watch Trailer Director: Ridley Scott
Writer(s): Hampton Fancher, David Peoples, Philip K. Dick
Cast: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young

In a signature role as 21st-century detective Rick Deckard, Harrison Ford brings his masculine-yet-vulnerable presence to this stylish noir thriller. In a future of high-tech possibility soured by urban and social decay, Deckard hunts for fugitive, murderous replicants—and is drawn to a mystery woman whose secrets may undermine his soul.

Free admission, sponsored by OU Technology and Society Certificate.

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Running Time: 117 min117 MIN
R Rated
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The film still represents the cutting edge of dark science fiction.

Colin Covert
Minneapolis Star Tribune
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SYRIAN IDENTITY AND HOMELAND

A film screening of 8 short Syrian films (90 minutes) made by Syrian film-makers who experienced the crisis in Syria that began in 2011 but are now living outside Syria. The event will be followed by a discussion.

The screening and discussion event is curated by Basil Masri Zada, Ph.D. Candidate of Interdisciplinary Arts.

The event is FREE and open to the public.

Participating films:

Canvas on Mixed Media, Jalal Maghout
Conflict Scholars, Hany Hawasly
In Damascus (2014), Waref Abu Quba
Outcast, Bucher Almzain
Prova Sun Game 1, Zaynab W. Ali
Rhythm of Revolution, and My Homeland, Hala Morris Georges
9 Days – From My Window in Aleppo, Issa Touma

Co-sponsored by Arts for Ohio
In partnership with Middle East and North Africa Studies, the College of Fine Arts, War and Peace Theme, & the Athena Cinema.

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22 CHASER with Director Rafal Sokolowski

Director: Rafal Sokolowski
Writer(s): Jeremy Boxen
Cast: Brian J. Smith, Kaniehtiio Horn, Raoul Max Trujillo, Aaron Ashmore, John Kapelos

One of the city’s last decent tow truck drivers risks everything on a desperate quest to become a chaser and provide for his struggling family.

Director’s Bio:

Rafal Sokolowski is an Assistant Professor of film at the Ohio University and an award-winning film and theatre director. His work has been exhibited worldwide and is supported by the National Film Board of Canada, the Canada and Ontario Arts Councils and Bravo!FACT. He is the artistic director of Blind Dog Films, which specializes in developing and producing narrative fiction. He previously taught film and directing at York University, Ryerson University, and was a guest artist-teacher at the National Theatre School of Canada, Soulpepper Theatre Company, and Warsaw College of Communications and Media. Sokolowski’s Three Mothers, starring Kristin Booth and Camilla Scott, screened at many international festivals, including the 2009 CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival, and his most recent film, Seventh Day, won Best Short Film at the 2013 Ekran – Toronto Polish Film Festival. Sokolowski is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, holds an MFA from York University and is an apprentice of the National Theatre Academy of Krakow (directing).

Free admission! This screening is sponsored by the OU Film Division, Athens Center for Film + Video, & the Athena Cinema.

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Running Time: 90 min90 MIN
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One of the most surprising homegrown efforts of the year. Unpredictable and captivating from start to finish, 22 Chaser might end up being the best Canadian thriller of 2018.

Andrew Parker
The Gate
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HEARTS BEAT LOUD: Last Day Thursday, July 26th

Watch Trailer Director: Brett Haley
Cast: Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Ted Danson

In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank (Nick Offerman) is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam (Kiersey Clemons) off to college, while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly “jam sesh” into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an Internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.

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Running Time: 97 minutes97 MIN
PG-13 Rated
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A sincere, occasionally touching family dramedy with a music backdrop.

John DeFore
Hollywood Reporter
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Women Pioneer Series: MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A.

Watch Trailer Director: Steve Loveridge
Cast: M.I.A.

MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A. is drawn from a cache of personal tapes shot by Maya Arulpragasm and her closest friends over the last 22 years, capturing her remarkable journey from immigrant teenager in London, to the international popstar M.I.A. Inspired by her roots, M.I.A. created a mashup, cut-and-paste identity that pulled from every corner of her journey; a sonic sketchbook that blended Tamil politics, Art school punk, hip-hop beats and the voice of multicultural youth. Never compromising, Maya kept her camera rolling through her battles with the music industry and mainstream media as her success and fame grew and she rose to become one of the most provocative and divisive artists working in music today.

Free admission brought to you by Alden Library, The Black Student Cultural Programming Board, Film Division, LGBT Center, and Multicultural Center.

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Running Time: 90 minutes90 MIN
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[Stephen] Loveridge's movie is a fantastic and kinetic fulfillment of Maya Arulpragasam's desire, back then, to be heard as more than an entertainer.

Spencer Kornhaber
The Atlantic
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DAMSEL

Watch Trailer Director: David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Mia Wasikowska, David Zellner

Samuel Alabaster (Robert Pattinson), an affluent pioneer, ventures across the American Frontier to marry the love of his life, Penelope (Mia Wasikowska). As Samuel traverses the Wild West with a drunkard named Parson Henry (David Zellner) and a miniature horse called Butterscotch, their once-simple journey grows treacherous, blurring the lines between hero, villain and damsel. A loving reinvention of the western genre from the Zellner brothers (Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter), DAMSEL showcases their trademark unpredictability, off-kilter sense of humor, and unique brand of humanism.

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Running Time: 113 min113 MIN
R Rated
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Damsel is a sly feminist manifesto disguised as a shaggy, amiable hangout movie.

Christy Lemire
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Beat the Heat: THE GOONIES

Watch Trailer Director: Steven Spielberg
Cast: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen

Come enjoy the 1980s classic tale of adventure and friendship. When two brothers from the “Goon Docks” find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their home. They find a treasure map, gather their friends, and head off to find the treasure. The only problem? The misfits must beat a group of bad guys vying for the same treasure.

Athena Cinema of Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts will partner with the Department of Real Estate Management, Community Engagement and Economic Development to present the Athena Cinema 6th Annual Beat the Heat $2 Days Film Series and Fundraiser for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Athens County! Every year, the summer series showcases children’s and family-friendly films at a discounted admission. Get out of the heat and come enjoy the cool air conditioning, delicious concessions, and movies that every child should see on the big screen!

To benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Athens County, the price of admission to these screenings is a suggested minimum donation of $2 per ticket.

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Running Time: 115 minutes115 MIN
PG Rated
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"The Goonies" is the kind of hyperactive peril-packed movie young audiences can't resist.

Kathleen Carroll
New York Daily News
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Sponsored by Ohio University, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Athens County Children Services, Athens County Public Libraries, Athens Prosecutor’s Office, Ohio University Credit Union

WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR

Watch Trailer Director: Morgan Neville
Cast: Joanne Rogers, McColm Cephas Jr., François Scarborough Clemmons

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom), Won’t You Be My Neighbor? takes an intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor: Mister Fred Rogers. A portrait of a man whom we all think we know, this emotional and moving film takes us beyond the zip-up cardigans and the land of make-believe, and into the heart of a creative genius who inspired generations of children with compassion and limitless imagination.

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Running Time: 94 minutes94 MIN
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For the many generations that grew up with Rogers' friendly face as their guide, Won't You Be My Neighbor is like peering into the past with renewed clarity and wishing his civility had caught on.

Eric Kohn
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AUBA Trick-or-Treat Night Movie: THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Watch Trailer Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Writer(s): Larry Wilson, Caroline Thompson, Paul Rudnick
Cast: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd

Bring the little ones, costumes and all to this year’s AUBA Uptown Trick-or-Treat Night movie!

The 1991 Addams Family revisits everyone’s favorite freaky family with a scary-good cast and trademark one-liners that will have you howling. Snap your fingers and come along with Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester, Wednesday, Pugsly, Thing, Lurch, and the rest for a ghoulishly good time this Halloween!

Free Admission sponsored by the Ohio University Credit Union!

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Running Time: 99 min99 MIN
PG-13 Rated
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A witty family comedy that has enough sly humour to keep adults chuckling throughout.

John Ferguson
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BOUNDARIES

Watch Trailer Director: Shana Feste
Writer(s): Shana Feste
Cast: Christopher Plummer, Vera Farmiga, Lewis MacDougall

Laura (Vera Farmiga) is a single mother living in Seattle, who has a constant need to put others & animals before her. When her estranged, criminally-minded father Jack (Christopher Plummer) is kicked out of his retirement home, Laura agrees to drive him down the coast to live with her sister JoJo (Kristen Schaal) in LA. Along for the ride is her bright but troubled son Henry, and an assortment of animal charity cases. Without telling Laura, Jack convinces Henry to help him sell off his copious supply of marijuana at every stop of their journey, resulting in unexpected reunions with old friends and family.

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Running Time: 104 min104 MIN
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Plummer isn't the only thing this movie has going for it. There's writer-director Feste's knack for a choice line and a real feel for how to stage an offbeat comic moment.

David Fear
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