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Astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson to talk science, movies in Phoenix

The renowned astrophysicist will discuss science in the context of a number of classic films in Phoenix next summer.
By Jennifer GoldbergNovember 27, 2024
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Neil DeGrasse Tyson is scheduled to appear on Tuesday, June 3, at Arizona Financial Theatre.

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Scientist Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson is heading out on tour in 2025, and one of his stops is in Phoenix.

He’ll appear at Arizona Financial Theatre on Tuesday, June 3.

The name of the program is “An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies – Part II,” and it features Tyson giving an entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the things they got right.

Tyson will discuss films such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Mary Poppins,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “A Bug’s Life” and the “Harry Potter” film series.

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Jennifer Goldberg is the Senior Editor of Culture at Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in February 2016. In her role, Jennifer writes and publishes profiles of both local and regional musicians, previews upcoming performances and provides guides on the best of Phoenix’s entertainment scene. She also oversees the Best of Phoenix. Jennifer previously worked for Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. During her career, Jennifer has received awards from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspaper Association and the American Jewish Press Association. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in English from Arizona State University.

jennifer.goldberg@newtimes.com

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