Science. Art. Film Series 1 - Mars Attacks!
Presented by the NFSA, Australian National Centre for the Public Communication of Science, and the HRC, SCIENCE. ART. FILM is a new series that uncovers wacky, weird and wonderful facets of science and art in films – in discussion with artists, ANU scholars from different disciplines and film fans, including… you!
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MARS ATTACKS!
Series #1 of 4
Film screening and discussion
Thursday 18 August, 6pm
Arc Cinema, NFSA
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Discussion topic: Far out! Comic Science from Outer Space
Have you always wondered what an alien scientist looks like and what their science might be? An astronomer and a pop culture scholar interested in the cultural meanings of science will introduce you to the spaced-out science from outer space in Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! The discussion following the film will look at the popular image of science in space cinema, our cultural fascination with clowns and scientists in space stories, and why it matters to study all this.
Speakers: Dr. Anna-Sophie Jürgens and Dr Brad Tucker
Location
ARC CINEMA
NFSA
1 McCoy Circuit
Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601