Science on Screen
Originating from Boston’s Coolidge Corner Theatre in 2005 in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Science on Screen has become a pioneering nationwide film program that introduces audiences of all ages to the real science behind their favorite films. Classic, cult, science fiction, documentary films and more and paired with lively presentations from experts in their fields, featuring presentations such as “Inspiring Young Entomologists” with the Greenburgh Nature center (paired with A Bug’s Life) and “A Sci-fi Vision of Conservation” by Jacob Reiter (paired with science fiction classic Silent Running).
Science on Screen is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, with major support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Grizzly Man
May 28, 2026
Introduction from Professor Michelle D. Land from Pace University
Werner Herzog’s Grizzly Man chronicles the life and death of bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell, who was killed along with his…
Alphaville
Apr. 18, 2026
Followed by “Robot Voices and Talking Machines” presentation with scholars Christopher Grobe and Marit MacArthur
Lemmy Caution (Eddie Constantine) is on a mission to eliminate Professor Von Braun, the creator of a malevolent computer that…
Her
Apr. 18, 2026
Preceded by “Robot Voices and Talking Machines” presentation with scholars Christopher Grobe and Marit MacArthur
From the singular perspective of filmmaker Spike Jonze, Her, which won the 2014 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, is…
Silent Running
June 30, 2025
Learn about the Science Behind the Film with Conservation Manager Jacob Reiter from Pace University
Before the film, join Jacob Reiter, Conservation Center Manager for The Suburban Biodiversity Conservation Center at Pace University, for a…
On the Invention of Species
Mar. 25, 2025
Learn about the Science Behind the Film with Professor Andrew Wier from Pace University
Before the film, Professor Andrew Wier of Pace University’s Biology Department will share his first-hand knowledge of the Galápagos Islands…
A Bug's Life
Mar. 1–2, 2025
March 1: Free activity with the Greenburgh Nature Center after the screening
Journey inside the miniature world of bugs for bigger-than-life fun and adventure under every leaf. Embark on an incredible expedition…
