From the silent
Metropolis of 1927 to E.T.'s poignant travels, from the universe of the
Matrix to WALL-E's post-apocalyptic playground, science fiction films have wowed generation upon generation with their social and philosophical commentary, imaginative technology and overall entertainment. With the Exposed: Inside Film series, EMP|SFM screens cult favorites and classic sci-fi films in the state-of-the art JBL Theater. Each screening is followed by a behind-the-scenes look through an interactive discussion with local filmmakers and experts in the subject matter, or with actors, directors or screenwriters associated with the film. Discussions are recorded for posterity and added to our archive of
oral histories. Conversations are also available online as podcasts.
Films featured in the series shed light on the sci-fi galleries and exhibitions, while facilitating a greater dialogue between filmmakers and local movie buffs.
- Visit the EMP|SFM box office or call 206.770.2702 or 1.877.EMP.SFM1 to reserve tickets.
- Doors to the JBL Theater at EMP|SFM open at 6:30 pm for the 7:00 pm screenings.
- Films and conversations are candid; some material may not be suitable for all ages.
Recent Exposed: Inside Film events
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Labyrinth with special guest puppeteer Karen Prell
The Dark Crystal hosted by EMP|SFM's Brooks Peck
Reel Fear: An Evening with Local Horror Filmmakers featuring clips from
Zombies of Mass Destruction and
Cthulhu
Of All the Things with songwriter/producer Dennis Lambert and documentarian Jody Lambert
Outlander with writer/director Howard McCain
Pi followed by a SIFF-moderated panel featuring a rabbi, mathematician and expert in the game Go.
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians featuring Jet City Improv's "B" movie re-dubbing show, Twisted Flicks.
An evening with composer Bear McCreary
Altered by Elvis with directors Jayce and Tiffany Bartok.
Terra with director and animator Aristomenis Tsirbas.
Star Trek New Voyages "World Enough and Time" episode with co-writer, director and executive producer Marc Scott Zicree and executive producer Elaine Zicree.
The Golden Compass with writer and director Chris Weitz.
The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan Live at the Newport Folk Festival with documentarian Murray Lerner.
Heathers with screenwriter Daniel Waters.
Main image: Warren Etheredge from The Warren Report interviews director and animator Aristomenis Tsirbas on June 17, 2008 after the screening of his new film, Terra. Photo courtesy of David Johanson Vasquez.
