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Wintertime teaser...
On 20 March 2010, the SFS is planning a surfing-themed event at The Strand Theatre in Rockland. So get ready to model your favorite beach attire!
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A Kung Fu Classic
On 25 October 2009, we co-hosted (along with The Farnsworth Art Museum) our third annual autumn performance by the inimitable Devil Music Ensemble, the three-man sound machine that provides inspiring, custom-made scores for some of the most magical movies of the silent era. This year it was the Chinese film Red Heroine (1929), the last surviving episode of a popular serial made at the height of the martial arts craze in 1920s Shanghai.
To view a photo gallery of the event, click here.
View our Red Heroine trailer!
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 Photo ©2009 Amanda Osborne |
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 Photo ©2009 Amanda Osborne |
A Hard Day's Night—Yeah, Baby
On 05 July 2009, one of the few sunny weekend days of summer, The Strand Theatre's fourth Grand Reopening Anniversary party attracted a large, diverse throng—not least because it featured a fun, funny, rocking film from the dawn of the '60s: A Hard Day's Night. On Rockland's Main Street beforehand, crowds listened to live Beatle's music while enjoying free food and refreshments (many having dug up old clothes for the occasion).
To twist and shout, click here.
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A Night Cut Short
22 February 2009: Alas, the weather intervened, but despite a heavy snowfall the Saltwater Film Society's second annual Oscahs Night nonetheless convinced a number of hardy movie buffs to dress up and make their way to The Strand Theatre in Rockland. Downed cable lines cut off the video feed after the Best Supporting Actress presentation—but that didn't stop several lucky attendees from winning door-prizes (and the odds weren't bad!).
To get a taste, click here.
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Dr Jeckyll & Mr Hyde Devlishly Fun
Another in our series of classic silent horror flicks. In 2008, it was Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, a deathly tale, with "live" accompaniment by the amazing Devil Music Ensemble. Once again, the audience that jammed The Strand sat riveted throughout the show
There're plenty of spooky photos in our gallery.
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West Side Story A Summer Sellout
A New York City–themed block party highlighted the third anniversary of the Grand Reopening of Rockland's Main Street The Strand Theatre on 06 July 2008. Plus, of course, the Academy Awards–winning blockbuster musical from a more innocent American era.
Visit our photo gallery to reminisce (or see what you missed!).
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Blade Runner a Rousing Success
Hardy a seat could be had at the Strand Theatre on May 31, 2008, as our screening (on an appropriately rainy night) of the remastered "final cut" of the tech noir classic Blade Runner was a resounding good time.
To view more party photos, click here.
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See photos of our past events in our Gallery.
For information on upcoming events, check our Events page often.
 Monday MovieTalk
Join The Saltwater Film Society for Monday MovieTalk, typically held the second Monday of each month at the Strand Theatre in Rockland, Maine. Each Monday MovieTalk film will be introduced by a special guest speaker, who will stay to lead a casual half-hour discussion of the film afterward. (Click here to view our next Monday MovieTalk event as listed in The Strand's online calendar.)
Please take a look at recent SFS events (and learn about those soon upcoming), and find out how to get involved as a volunter or sponsor of SFS presentations. If you'd like to be among the first to get word of SFS news and activities, please submit your email address in the form below, and we'll put you on our email list.
We hope you'll consider participating!
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