LOVE & FRIENDSHIP: Last Day Thursday, July 14th

Lady Susan Vernon takes up temporary residence at her in-laws’ estate and, while there, is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica — and herself too, naturally. “Love & Friendship is quick, clever and delightful, very funny and hugely entertaining.” -Liz Braun, Toronto Sun “As adaptations go, this is a match made in heaven.” […]

THE LOBSTER: Last Day Thursday, July 21st

Somewhere in the near future, single people face a choice: Join a program to find a mate in forty-five days or be transformed into an animal. “…a wickedly funny, unexpectedly moving satire of couple-fixated society.” – Guy Lodge, Variety “…an atypically rich and substantial comedy that’s stuffed with great scenes and performances even before you […]

THE MEDDLER: Last Day Thursday, June 23rd

Marnie has lost her husband, and her only daughter lives across the country in Los Angeles. Hoping to restart her life and reconnect with her daughter, she moves to California and begins to meddle in the lives of others. “Sarandon’s performance is something to behold.” – Richard Roeper, Chicago-Sun Times “Charming, insightful and funny, The Meddler […]

IN BED WITH ULYSSES: One Night Only 6/16/16

The 2012 documentary IN BED WITH ULYSSES investigates renowned author James Joyce’s personal life during the period in which he wrote his most scandalous book, “Ulysses.” This showing is sponsored by the Ohio University English Department. There will be a brief introduction and talkback with Dr. Carey Snyder regarding the documentary and James Joyce’s work. “The […]

THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY: Last Day Thursday, June 9th

A young, brilliant mathematician named Srinivasa Ramanujan from Madras, India earns admittance at Cambridge University, where he hopes to advance his research on number theory. Thousands of miles away from home in a country that’s at war, Ramanujan finds an ally in professor G.H. Hardy. Based on a true story.   “Like all good biopics, it […]

THE FAMILY FANG

Based on the best-selling novel by Kevin Wilson, THE FAMILY FANG follows the journey of Annie and Buster Fang, the children of two famous performance artists who often included their children in their work. Now adults, Annie is a successful actress and Buster is a slightly less than successful novelist. After both of their lives take […]

SING STREET: Last Day Thursday, June 9th

It’s 1985 in Dublin and teenager Conor Lalor has just learned that he will have to transfer from his esteemed private school to the dingy public school, where he knows no one. After developing a crush on the aspiring model Raphina, Conor tries to win her affection by forming a rock band with his new friends, […]

HIGH-RISE: Last Day Thursday, June 2nd

Dr. Robert Laing (Hiddleston) is the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a high-tech concrete skyscraper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. Laing quickly settles into high society life, but as power outages become more frequent and building flaws emerge, particularly on the lower floors, the regimented social strata begins to crumble […]

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ARCADIA: Exclusive Screening July 31st

Tickets for Arcadia are now available for presale during box office hours at the Athena. A journalist (Yang Miller) is compelled to investigate a potentially dangerous mythical underground society when new evidence of their existence emerges. Arcadia was funded largely through an Indiegogo campaign, and features many performers local to the area. There will be […]

MILES AHEAD PREMIERE featuring THE JULIAN HOWARD QUARTET

Julian Howard, a music major at Ohio University, was met with a magnificent opportunity when he was awarded the role of Wayne Shorter, a saxophonist who plays alongside Miles Davis in Don Cheadle’s directorial debut, Miles Ahead. This Friday, Howard will be kind enough to perform a few film-inspired jazz pieces with his band, the Julian […]