Welcome to Lectures on Tap
Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in East Village, Manhattan!
Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
🕡 Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM
📍 Location: East Village Manhattan (exact address provided in confirmation email)
📚 Lecture: “Space Movies: What Hollywood Gets Right and Wrong”
👨🏫 Speaker: Astrophysicist, Dr. Niall Whiteford
Have you ever wondered how accurately Hollywood portrays space travel and the mysteries of the universe? Join us for a stimulating evening with Niall Whiteford as he explores the fascinating world of space movies, delving into both the triumphs and missteps of cinematic storytelling.
From the scientifically plausible to the outright implausible, Dr. Niall Whiteford will guide us through various films, examining what they get right about physics, exploration, and humanity's quest beyond our planet. Through his analysis, you'll gain insights into the creative liberties filmmakers take and how those choices impact our understanding of space.
Dr. Niall Whiteford is a knowledgeable commentator and enthusiast of science fiction, with a wealth of experience in dissecting the intersection of science and cinema.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your movie-watching experience with the insightful Dr. Niall Whiteford.
Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌
