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OU Student Produced Film ‘Call the Shot’ Coming to Athena Nov. 9
By: Jessica Jones
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Being a student at Ohio University, there’s ample opportunity to create and collaborate with others, especially when you’re nestled in the foothills of Appalachia- inspiration is everywhere. For some, this means working on passion projects with a group of talented students and making dreams become a reality. Call the Shot, a short film set to… Read More
Athena Cinema Kicks Off Science on Screen® with Nov. 5 Screening of ‘Juno’
The Athena Cinema announces its receipt of a generous award from the Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation of $6,000 in support of its 2019 – 2020 Science on Screen® event series, opening with The Science of Contraception on November 5, 2019 at 7 p.m. The free screening will present 2007 award-winning… Read More
Ohio University School of Film Alums Bring Award-winning Feature Film, ‘Farmer of the Year’ to the Athena
A feature film by OU School of Film Alums. ‘Farmer of the Year’, an award-winning feature film starring Barry Corbin (‘Northern Exposure’) and Terry Kiser (‘Weekend at Bernies’). Drama with embedded comedy. 1h 43min. A deceptively simple look at aging, transitions, loss and family. Winner: New Filmmakers Forum at the St Louis Int’l Film… Read More
Free screening and talk-back of THE PUBLIC at Athena Cinema
Filmed in Cincinnati’s downtown library, this dramedy (rated PG-13) begins with an act of civil disobedience and focuses on homelessness, mental health, relationships with law enforcement, and the evolving, vital role that libraries play in our democracy. *Followed by a 20-minute talk-back with reps from local libraries and agencies who are helping those facing homelessness…. Read More
Ohio University School of Film Alums Bring Award-winning Feature Film, ‘Farmer of the Year’ to the Athena
A feature film by OU School of Film Alums. ‘Farmer of the Year’, an award-winning feature film starring Barry Corbin (‘Northern Exposure’) and Terry Kiser (‘Weekend at Bernies’). Drama with embedded comedy. 1h 43min. A deceptively simple look at aging, transitions, loss and family. Winner: New Filmmakers Forum at the St Louis Int’l Film… Read More
Ohio University School of Film Alums Bring Award-winning Feature Film, ‘Farmer of the Year’ to the Athena
A feature film by OU School of Film Alums. ‘Farmer of the Year’, an award-winning feature film starring Barry Corbin (‘Northern Exposure’) and Terry Kiser (‘Weekend at Bernies’). Drama with embedded comedy. 1h 43min. A deceptively simple look at aging, transitions, loss and family. Winner: New Filmmakers Forum at the St Louis Int’l Film… Read More
OU Alum to Bring Award-Winning “Sadie” to Athena Cinema Dec. 5
By: Emily Votaw
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On Wednesday, December 5, director Megan Griffiths will bring her sixth full-length film, the critically acclaimed Sadie, to the Athena Cinema (20 South Court Street, Athens) for a screening that will start at 7 p.m. and that will be followed by a Q&A. Sadie explores the emotionally volatile inner world of a 13-year-old girl whose father… Read More
Rafal Sokolowski’s ’22 Chaser’ To Be Presented at the Athena Cinema Oct. 23
The Athens Center for Film and Video, the Film Division in the College of Fine Arts, and the Athena Cinema present a special screening of 22 Chaser, directed by Rafal Sokolowski, Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Q & A with the director. This event is free and open to the public…. Read More
‘Let Your Geek Flag Fly:’ Geek Week Takes Over Athena Cinema May 6-11
By: Emily Votaw
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May 6 through May 11 will mark the very first Geek Week at the Athena Cinema, featuring screenings of some beloved geek culture films. The weeklong screening series is a fundraiser for ARTS/West, a lead up event for Southeast Ohio’s premiere pop culture convention, Ratha Con (which takes place Saturday, May 12 at the Athens… Read More
Hillel, LGBT Center Provide Tickets to Showing of ‘Call Me By Your Name’
Luca Guadagnino’s critically acclaimed coming-of-age romantic drama, Call Me By Your Name, (based on the 2007 novel of the same name by André Aciman,) is coming to the Athena Cinema on Friday, January 19, and on Sunday, January 21, the first 100 tickets to the 7:30 p.m. showing will be FREE thank you to the generous sponsorship of… Read More