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The list of movies being shown at the marathon are. This years 43rd edition screens at the historic somerville theatre in davis square from friday, february 9 through monday, february 19, concluding with the annual 24hour science fiction film marathon. The next marathon will be held presidents day weekend 2020 at the somerville theater, somerville massachusetts. This year marks the festivals 43rd anniversary as the oldest genre fest in america. May 15, 2015 the faneuil hall cantina and tequila bar is celebrating its 4th anniversary with a whole lot of ham.
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