Forbidden Planet: Space on Screen is Back at the New Parkway Theater

Forbidden Planet at the New Parkway

My science fiction film series, Space on Screen is back at Oakland’s New Parkway Theater.

I’ll be sharing three more of my favorite science fiction movies, with live introductions in the OpenSpace open-source planetarium software. On March 21st we’ll explore the science and culture that inspired sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet, and its influence since.

Space on Screen for Star Trek IV, the Voyage Home, exploring the Bay Area's connection to SETI and whales
Last fall I introduced Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home, sharing the Bay Area history of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, and that has informed research into cetacean communication.

Bay Area Independent Museum Professionals are invited to a casual meet-up at the movie, and afterwards we’ll talk about empowering museums through technology-driven storytelling through free software.

Thanks to the New Parkway Theater for inviting me back! I started going to the New Parkway for Mystery Mystery Science Theater 3000 11 years ago, and it’s so much fun to share my favorite science fiction movies in my favorite movie theater in the Bay Area.

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