The place to “B” Friday nights in July

June 22, 2015

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents the UF ‘Creative B’ free movie series beginning with “Them!” (1954) on July 10. The museum will host an opening reception at 6 p.m. with light hors d'oeuvres.

The series of films provides visitors a look at the balance between science and art. Each event includes a question-and-answer panel discussion beginning at 7 p.m., followed by the movie.

The museum will be open to the public from 6-10 p.m. on Fridays throughout the “Creative B” program. UF students receive free admission to the “A T. rex Named Sue” exhibit with a valid Gator 1 card.

“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 other films scheduled are:

• July 17 – “Bringing Up Baby” (1938)
• July 24  –“One Million Years B.C.” (1966)
• July 31 – “Dinosaur 13” (2014)

Please note that 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, please call 352-273-2061.