Them-PosterGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can find out how science meets movie magic during a month of free film screenings at the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Beginning with “Them!” (1954) on July 10, the Florida Museum will host an opening reception at 6 p.m. with light hors d’oeuvres. The museum will be open to the public from 6-10 p.m. and show movies on Fridays during July as part of the University of Florida “Creative B” program. UF students receive free admission to the “A T. rex Named Sue” exhibit with a valid Gator 1 card.

The series includes a question-and-answer panel discussion on the balance between science and art beginning at 7 p.m., followed by the movie.

“The Creative B theme for 2015 is ‘ethics of science, art and movies,’ so we are exploring how movies sometimes use pseudoscience to enhance the experience and how documentaries can be slanted to show one point of view,” said Catherine Carey, Florida Museum public programs coordinator.

The museum also will show “Bringing Up Baby” (1938) on July 17, “One Million Years B.C.” (1966) on July 24 and “Dinosaur 13” (2014) on July 31. Some movie content may not be appropriate for all audiences.

The film panelists include Florida Museum exhibit designer Ian Breheny, UF professor of film and media studies Terry Harpold, and special effects artist and concept sculptor Tim Lawrence. Andrea Lucky, director of the School of Ants project, will be a panelist for “Them!”

Established in 2010, the UF Creative B summer program consolidates resources and talents of creative programs across campus. Participants enjoy special programming, including a variety of cultural performances and other activities.

For more information on the Florida Museum movie series, call 352-273-2061.

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Writer: Katina Prokos, kprokos@flmnh.ufl.edu
Source: Tiffany Ireland, tireland@flmnh.ufl.edu, 352-273-2061
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