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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 2d

Graphic design is our passion lol!

See ROOFMAN, THE SMASHING MACHINE, and ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER this week (if our design skills were good enough to convince ya)! 😜

🎟️: athenacinema.com/

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 2d

THE MET: LIVE in HD is back!

Sat 10/18: Bellini's LA SONNAMBULA

If you're an opera newbie (or just opera-curious), check out this article:
www.ohio.edu/news/2025/10/athena-cinema-brings-world-opera-close-home-met-live-hd

🎟️: athenacinema.com/themetlasonnambula/

Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 2d

Ever get hungry at the movies..? Here's a great way to get a free popcorn/soda combo!

The rules:
1) See 2 of the films below

2) Bring your 2 tix in when you come see the 3rd film

3) Claim your Free Combo

Offer valid until these 3 movies are gone

🎟️: athenacinema.com/

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 5d

Love for The Athena can be found all over town... e.g. in the bathroom at Tony's Tavern! 😂🙌❤️

#LoveMeDo

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 6d

Join us Sat 10/11 at 7pm for the OU School of Film: 1st YEAR MFA SCREENING!

This event will feature 12 original short films by OU film students - as always, their work is a thrill to behold!

Admission is FREE and open to the public

🎟️: athenacinema.com/oufilm1styrmfa25/

OU School of Film: 1ST YEAR MFA SCREENING

Come celebrate the excellent work of student filmmakers from the OHIO School of Film’s 1st-year MFA Program! Saturday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. Admission is FREE and open to the Public &#821…

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 8d

Join us this Thurs 10/9 at 7pm as we host the one-and-only Greg Sestero @gregsestero.bsky.social for a special screening of THE ROOM!

Greg'll be on hand to discuss playing "Mark" in the film, answer questions, and meet-n-greet folks in the lobby - don't miss it!

🎟️: athenacinema.com/theroomsestero/

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 8d

From Derek Cianfrance, Oscar-nominated writer/director of BLUE VALENTINE, comes ROOFMAN - opening this Thursday!

Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, and Peter Dinklage star in this fun bio-pic about a guy who escapes from prison and becomes a fugitive inside a Toys R' Us!

🎟️: athenacinema.com/roofman/

ROOFMAN – Opens Thursday, October 9th!

Oscar-nominated writer/director Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine, I Know This Much Is True, Sound of Metal) returns with a fun crime comedy which tells the story of true-life fugitive Jefferey Manc…

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 9d

It's Movie Monday!

Here are today's showtimes. Get yourself some popcorn & settle in for one of these fabulous films 🙂

Get your tix at athenacinema.com!

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 12d

THE SMASHING MACHINE is now playing at the Athena!

From the director of UNCUT GEMS comes the true story of MMA fighter Mark Kerr - but, don't worry, it's more than just a movie about fighting. We promise!

🎟️: athenacinema.com/thesmashingmachine/

THE SMASHING MACHINE

Written and directed by Benny Safdie, and based on the true story of MMA fighter Mark Kerr, this gritty new biographical sports drama from A24 Studios powerfully details Kerr’s life and caree…

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 15d

@gregsestero.bsky.social ✌️

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 15d

Enjoy this "what's up" from our pal Greg Sestero!

We're thrilled that Greg will be joining us on Oct 9 at 7pm for a special screening of THE ROOM...come say hi and get a look behind the scenes of a modrn-day cult classic!

🎟️: athenacinema.com/theroomsestero/

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 15d

Tonight: BOCA CHICA, the next film in our #HispanicFilmSeries at 7:00pm!

A beautiful juxtaposition of the realities and expectations of a young girl approaching womanhood in the Dominican Republic with stunning cinematography and performances...FREE Admission!

🎟️: athenacinema.com/spanishbocachica/

Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 23d

Our #HispanicFilmSeries begins this week!

MY SEXTORTION DIARY - Tues 9/23 at 7pm

A fantastic film detailing director Pati Franquesa's experiences becoming a victim of an online extortion scheme.

Admission is FREE and open to the public

🎟️: athenacinema.com/spanishmysextortiondiary/

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 26d

In celebration of OHIO Family Weekend, remember that tonight (9/19) and tomorrow (9/20) we're showing MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL at 7pm! It's an Athena tradition!

🎟️: athenacinema.com/holygrailoufam/

OU Family Weekend: MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL 50th Anniversary

Seek no further, for thou hast found the Holy Grail! Continuing our long tradition for OU Family Weekend, we’re thrilled to announce a special event that will make your “knights” …

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 28d

R.I.P. to a true champion of independent cinema, a gifted actor and filmmaker, and a died-in-the-wool humanitarian...thank you, Mr Redford, for all your efforts to make the world a better place 🙏

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 28d

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

We're so excited to celebrate with our #HispanicFilmSeries on Tuesdays at 7pm starting 9/23 - all FREE thanks to our partners the Ohio University School of International Studies and Languages (SISAL) et al.

🎟️/info: athenacinema.com/spanishfilmseries/

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), th…

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 28d

HIM - produced by Jordan Peele (NOPE, US, GET OUT) - is coming THURSDAY!

And, when we say it looks like a wild ride...oh boy, we mean it! Pro football-meets-horror show. That's all we can say.

🎟️: athenacinema.com/him/

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 29d

Our #SustainabilitySeries continues this week with a documentary focused on the effects of microplastics on our environment and our bodies.

Join us Weds 9/17 at 7pm for PLASTIC PEOPLE and show your support for environmentally-conscious filmmaking!

🎟️: athenacinema.com/sustainabilityplasticpeople/

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · 29d

A great article about author Carter Sickels who will be joining us to kick off this year's #AppalachianStories film series!

Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m.

www.ohio.edu/news/2025/09...

“From the Hills & Hollers” film series brings OHIO alum Carter Sickels back to Athens for special screening of “The Evening Hour”

“From the Hills & Hollers” film series to screen “The Evening Hour,” a 2020 film based on OHIO alum Carter Sickels’ novel of the same name, on Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. Sickels will speak prior to the film.

www.ohio.edu

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · Sep 15

We're thrilled to have award-winning author Carter Sickels join us to kick off our #AppalachianStories series!
@cartersickels.bsky.social

THE EVENING HOUR is a film adaptation of Sickels' critically-acclaimed 1st novel

Thurs, 9/18 at 7pm
FREE Admission
🎟️: athenacinema.com/hillstheeveninghour/

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · Sep 15

Don't be intimidated if you've never seen the cult classic ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW or the doc STRANGE JOURNEY: THE STORY OF ROCKY HORROR...We made a handy guide to help you know what to expect!

🎟️: athenacinema.com/rockyhorror50th/
🎟️: athenacinema.com/rockyhorrorstrangejourney/

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · Sep 12

Missed out on seeing HAMILTON..? Well, it's your lucky day!

We're extending the run for one more week because of how much you guys loved it! Check the showtimes on our website and don't miss your shot to see this on the big screen!

🎟️: athenacinema.com/hamiltonmovie/

HAMILTON

In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the smash-hit stage musical, Hamilton is now coming to the Big Screen! Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow’s biography, this Lin-Manue…

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · Sep 11

Prepare to crank the amps to eleven...again! 🤘

SPINAL TAP II opens tomorrow! We know some of y'all saw the original at The Athena back in 1984. If so, share a pic of yourself back then. Then, get your tix to see the sequel...41 years in the making!

🎟️: athenacinema.com/spinaltapii/

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · Sep 11

Last Chance!

Tonight 9/11 is your last chance to see these great films:

WEAPONS
HONEY DON'T
CAUGHT STEALING
LURKER

Don't miss 'em!

🎟️s/info: athenacinema.com

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Athena Cinema @athenacinema.bsky.social · Sep 10

PLASTIC PEOPLE is our next #SustainabilitySeries film!
Wed 9/17 at 7pm - FREE Admission

This award-winning doc details the microplastics crisis with acclaimed journalist Ziya Tong and leading scientists testing her home, her food, and her body.

🎟️: athenacinema.com/sustainabilityplasticpeople/

Sustainability Series: PLASTIC PEOPLE with Liliana Kijeck

Join us Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. as our Sustainability Film Series continues with an award-winning documentary delving into the relationship between humans and microplastics! Admissio…

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