Our celebration of the history of video games wouldn't be complete without viewing some of the best-loved sci-fi films of the era on the big screen. Enjoy fresh-popped popcorn, retro snacks and intermission to play some games.

4 p.m. The Last Starfighter (1984) - A video-game wiz is recruited by a fast-talking alien to battle an evil extraterrestrial. Rotten Tomatoes critics agree its boundary-pushing visual effects and lovably plucky tone make for an appealing adventure. Rated PG; 101 mins.

6-7 p.m. Intermission! 

7 p.m. Tron (1982) - An original and visually stunning piece of science fiction that represents a landmark work in early computer animation. When a talented computer engineer (Jeff Bridges) finds out an executive at his company has been stealing his work, he tries to hack into the system and end up transported into the digital world. He has to face off against the tyrannical Master Control Program and becomes a freedom fighter for the oppressed programs of the grid. Rated PG; 96 mins.

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This program is presented as part of The Arcade Age exhibit. Learn more at ahml.info/arcade