The COVID-19 pandemic has put movie theaters across the country at risk of going dark for good. From small independent screens like ours to cineplexes, our local theaters employ over 150,000 people and have formed a cornerstone of the American experience for generations. Without swift action from Congress we could close forever, depriving audiences of the magic of movies for years to come. Please go to saveyourcinema.com and urge Congress to help keep movie theaters alive until they can fully reopen!
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Watching our movies from home is as much about supporting Salem Cinema as it is about the movies themselves. Thank you for thinking of us! |
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POPCORN FRIDAYS ARE BACK!
Your purchase helps support us until we can safely and cost-effectively reopen! Order by 10pm Thursdays for pick up during our 5-7pm window on Friday evening!
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THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND
Not Rated. (88 mins.) in English and in Spanish with English subtitles
THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND was one of my discoveries at the Sedona Film Festival from director Flavio Alves whose wonderful short film The Secret Friend played at the 2010 Salem Film Festival. It's so exciting to see the development of this director's work over the past decade.
"The Garden Left Behind will break your heart; a film of utter grace, poignancy and deep understanding."
- Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News
Movie description down below!
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THE AUGUST VIRGIN
Not Rated. (125 mins.) in Spanish with English subtitles
Once you've watched THE AUGUST VIRGIN from home, find the Q&A with Director Jonas Trueba and the lovely lead actress and co-writer Itsaso Arana on YouTube!
"By not telling us too much about Eva, Trueba encourages us to peer into ourselves as we seek to identify with the character." - Peter Debruge, Variety
Movie description down below!
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HOUSE OF CARDIN
Not Rated. (95 mins.) in English and in French, Italian, Chinese & Japanese with English subtitles
PLEASE NOTE: promo code salem MUST be used for your purchase to be attributed to Salem Cinema
"A fond act of homage and a hugely entertaining slice of social history."
- Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald
Movie description down below!
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VINYL NATION
Not Rated. (92 mins.) in English
"As so many things have become passive or have slipped away from us entirely, Vinyl Nation shows why sometimes you just want something to hold onto." - Adam Graham, Detroit News
Movie description down below!
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THE ONLY WAY WE SURVIVE THIS IS WITH THE HELP OF OUR COMMUNITY!
If you value this beloved, community and cultural asset, please consider supporting us during this time by making a donation or participating in the opportunity to watch our many virtual screenings from home.
Salem Cinema has been a cultural hub of our thriving city since 1982, dedicated to enriching our community by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for engaging activities. We present the richness of American and world cinema, including live-filmed performances such as theatre, dance, opera and other musical events and see film as a source of cultural literacy, learning and vision for the future as well as a place for discovery, community and delight.
In addition to broadening horizons and cultural awareness and understanding through the art of film, we are proud to offer a fundraising asset to our many local non-profit organizations by way of hosting movie benefit nights in partnership with their own missions. We truly need you at our side.
Want to help? You can:
• BUY POPCORN AND OTHER MOVIE CONCESSIONS
• WATCH MOVIES FROM HOME. IT REALLY IS AS EASY AS 1-2-3!
• GO TO SAVEYOURCINEMA.COM AND SEND A LETTER TO CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF THE RESTART ACT
• SHARE OUR POSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
We miss our film community more than you can possibly know. We miss sitting in the dark and sharing in the magic of the movies with you. But it is more important to us that we monitor the pandemic with extreme caution to keep our staff and our patrons as safe as possible. We appreciate your patience, your loyalty and your unending support.
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DRIVEN TO ABSTRACTION
Not Rated. (84 mins.) in English
"...beyond the story's legal complexities, there's a telling tale of greed and gullibility in a world accustomed to operating without much public scrutiny." - Robert Denerstein, Denerstein Unleashed
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THE HOLE
Not Rated. (95 mins.) in Mandarin with English subtitles
"An illuminating, musical embrace for the ages." - Keith Uhlich, Slant Magazine
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NO SMALL MATTER
Not Rated. (74 mins.) in English
"The profession of early childhood educators is redefined, once and for all. They're not baby-sitters. They're brain-builders." - Roger Moore, Movie Nation
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#UNFIT: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DONALD TRUMP
Not Rated. (83 mins.) in English
"As headlines, most of these insights may sound like old news. Yet #Unfit finds perceptive nuances within them." - Owen Gleiberman, Variety
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JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY
Not Rated. (85 mins.) in English
"Jazz bounds from strength to strength, stylishly immortalizing transcendently beautiful music on a glorious day, suggesting in the process that film might have no higher purpose." - Keith Phipps, AV Club
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REBUILDING PARADISE
Rated PG-13. (95 mins.) in English
"A sincere and skillfully assembled tribute to a community's fortitude."
- Leslie Felperin, Hollywood Reporter
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DARK CIRCLE
Not Rated. (82 mins.) in English
"Dark Circle, which is one of the most horrifying films I've seen, also sometimes is one of the funniest – if you can laugh at the same things in real life that you found amusing in Dr. Strangelove." - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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CARMILLA
Not Rated. (94 mins.) in English
"It portrays its central relationship as playful, sensual and exciting rather than driven by plain lust and is all the more an affecting tale as a result, while the performances from its young leads are mesmerising in their raw empathy." - Andrew Marshall, Starburst
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JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE
Rated PG. (96 mins.) in English
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"Excellent. A joyful, galvanizing portrait of a life radically and fully lived." - Leah Greenblatt, Entertainment Weekly
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REPRESENT
Not Rated. (93 mins.) in English
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"A visual introduction to our three candidates under the tired drumbeat of white, male news anchors from across the decades assuring us not to worry – THIS is the year of the woman at last. Recent politics show it is still not the case. But by focusing on down-ballot races, the film points to a way forward: this is the year of Represent." - CIFF
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EXTRA INNINGS
Not Rated. (117 mins.) in English
"There’s a warm, lived-in-feel to Extra Innings, the film deeply respectful of its characters and its time, patient in allowing them the spaces they need as it all orbits David and his choices. A Sentimental and profoundly sincere effort." - David Duprey, That Moment In
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DAYS OF THE WHALE
Not Rated. (80 mins.) in Spanish with English Subtitles
"Propelled by a lyrical, pulsing soundtrack of Colombian rock, hip-hop and bolero, Days of the Whale is less a character study, or even a love story than a vibrant study in swirling perpetual motion." - Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
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We all know that big screen is best, but until we can welcome you back into our comfortable auditoriums, we are very pleased to be able to offer some streaming options that will continue to generate some much-needed revenue. A percentage of each rental will go directly to Salem Cinema when you use the affiliate links from our website or this update to purchase each screening!
Because our content is coming from several different studios and each has their own virtual platform, the prices set by the studios will vary along with the way in which content is streamed. Also please make note that each studio not only sets the price but also has its own restrictions on how long you have to watch a movie once it has been purchased. We will provide the affiliate links, but if you have questions, they will probably best be answered by the platform where the movie is hosted. We so appreciate your patience as we all try to navigate these new ways to stay connected to our film community. Have questions? Check out our virtual screening FAQs here!
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THIS WEEK TO SUPPORT YOUR SALEM CINEMA!
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An authentic portrayal of what it's like to be trans and an immigrant in New York today, THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND is an eloquent and provocative drama.
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FROM OUR FRIENDS AT DARK STAR PICTURES!
Featuring an authentic cast, with transgender actors in trans roles and Latinx performers in Latinx roles, THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND also stars Anthony Abdo, Tamara Williams, Ivana Black, Kristen Lovell, Danny Flaherty, Alex Kruz, Michael Madsen and Ed Asner.
THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND traces the relationship between Tina (Carlie Guevara), a young Mexican trans woman, and Eliana (Miriam Cruz), her grandmother, as they navigate Tina's transition and struggle to build a life for themselves as undocumented immigrants in New York City. As Tina begins the process of transitioning, Eliana struggles to understand Tina and fears that their life together in America is no longer what they bargained for. Tina finds camaraderie in a small but mighty transgender advocate group, but soon ends up having to fight for the life that she’s meant to live – facing threats, seemingly insurmountable medical costs, questions about her legal status and heartbreak. THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND is committed to exploring the challenges faced by the transgender community as a whole by capturing their experiences through Tina’s journey on screen.
One of my discoveries at the Sedona Film Festival from director Flavio Alves whose wonderful short film The Secret Friend played at the 2010 Salem Film Festival. It's so exciting to see the development of this director's work over the past decade.
"This heartbreakingly honest movie is told with authenticity and true sensitivity to both the characters and the subject. There is power in this timely story and I couldn't recommend it more highly. The Garden Left Behind shines a light on an incredibly sensitive issue that needs our understanding and acceptance, one that should demand our attention during these trying times of conflict and activism. I'm thrilled that I can share it with others through my theater's virtual screening room during the pandemic and most especially, before the most important election of our lives." - Loretta
in English and in Spanish with English subtitles
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your ticket sale goes directly to Salem Cinema!
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THIS WEEK TO SUPPORT YOUR SALEM CINEMA!
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A Rohmer-esque love letter to Madrid and affairs of the heart, THE AUGUST VIRGIN is a perfect summer movie.
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FROM OUR FRIENDS AT OUTSIDER PICTURES!
Eva (played by the film’s co-writer, the luminescent Itsaso Arana) is about to turn 33. Her decision to stay in Madrid in the sweltering month of August, when most of the city’s inhabitants flee, is something of a leap of faith – she’s in search of herself and her own life. The neighborhoods around her are bursting with traditional Saint’s Days parties and celebrations, while she encounters a series of old friends and lovers, and meets some new ones. A former boyfriend who still pines for her, a young mother who Eva’s lost touch with, a sexy Welsh guy with a thing for anti-fascist songs, a Reiki therapist who wants to align her female energies, and a new possible love interest, are just a few of the characters that fill her month of revelations, regrets and discoveries. THE AUGUST VIRGIN is the journey of one woman, a dreamy, sensual summer story of delayed coming of age, dancing in the streets, and good conversation.
in Spanish with English subtitles
Once you've watched THE AUGUST VIRGIN from home, find the Q&A with Director Jonas Trueba and the lovely lead actress and co-writer Itsaso Arana on YouTube!
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your ticket sale goes directly to Salem Cinema!
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Be sure to get your:
✓ POPCORN
✓ COOKIE
✓ HAAGEN-DAZS BAR
✓ BUNDABERG SODA
✓ CHOCOLATE
✓ CANDY
order in before 10pm Thursdays for pick up on Friday evening!
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THIS WEEK TO SUPPORT YOUR SALEM CINEMA!
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A deliciously entertaining and perceptive take on Pierre Cardin's life, HOUSE OF CARDIN illuminates how he shaped both the silhouette of fashion and branding in the fashion world and beyond.
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FROM OUR FRIENDS AT CIRCLE COLLECTIVE!
Millions know the iconic logo and ubiquitous signature but few know the man behind the larger than life label. HOUSE OF CARDIN is a rare peek into the mind of a genius, an authorized feature documentary chronicling the life and design of Pierre Cardin. The designer forever changed fashion in multiple ways. He freed women from figure-molded clothes and introduced new shapes, styles and colors and was a pioneer in crossing over from haute couture to ready-to-wear. A true original, Mr. Cardin has granted the directors exclusive access to his archives and his empire, as well as unprecedented interviews at the sunset of a glorious career.
in English and in French, Italian, Chinese & Japanese with English subtitles
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your ticket sale goes directly to Salem Cinema!
PLEASE NOTE: promo code salem MUST be used
for your purchase to be attributed to Salem Cinema
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THIS WEEK TO SUPPORT YOUR SALEM CINEMA!
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A visually stimulating documentary dig into the resurgence of records, VINYL NATION passionately explores a cool, retro subculture.
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FROM OUR FRIENDS AT GILMAN HALL PICTURES!
The vinyl record renaissance over the past decade has brought new fans to a classic format and transformed our idea of a record collector: younger, both male and female, multicultural. This same revival has made buying music more expensive, benefited established bands over independent artists and muddled the question of whether vinyl actually sounds better than other formats. VINYL NATION digs into the crates of the record resurgence in search of truths set in deep wax: Has the return of vinyl made music fandom more inclusive or divided? What does vinyl say about our past here in the present? How has the second life of vinyl changed how we hear music and how we listen to each other?
in English
Along with the rest of Salem, we were saddened by the closure of our beloved community partner, Ranch Records. We wish Kit and Lori all the best in their retirement and urge you to visit the Ranch annex at Engelberg's Antique Mall!
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your ticket sale goes directly to Salem Cinema!
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Thank you for your incredibly important and always appreciated support... without you, we are nothing!
Kind Regards,
Loretta Miles
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Proud Yet Humbled Owner of Salem Cinema |
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Salem Cinema | 1127 Broadway NE | Salem, OR 97301
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