Archive for the ‘CinemaSalem Beat’ Category
Kereth’s top 5 for 2011
I didn’t watch nearly enough movies this year, and I have a lot of catching up to do. But I did see enough films to make lists about them.
The Top Five:
1) Poetry–This Korean drama snagged the flesh of my heart on a sharp hook at the very beginning and tugged continually throughout …
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Peter’s top films of 2011
2011 has come to a close. The Golden Globe awards were just a few days ago, the Oscar nominations are right around the corner, and every movie critic and blogger has been posting their top films lists, so now it’s our turn. Before I jump in, let me preface this by saying that this isn’t …
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CinemaSalem employee wards off Zombie attack
Notice a little less zombies around Salem of late? This morning on his way to work, Peter Horne (CinemaSalem’s Assistant Manager and Technical Director of the Salem Film Fest) defeated a roving pack of zombies. He was crossing Lafayette street near downtown Salem when six zombies shambled out of the park toward him.
Said Horne, …
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It All Ends Here
Once again, Shane has outdone herself. She cut out a bunch of Harry Potter lookin letters and turned our theater doors into a warning, challenge, and sad acknowledgment that this is the final Harry Potter film and this is where it’s going down.
You’ll only see the sign when the doors are closed, so make …
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Harry Potter Geeks!
Most of CinemaSalem’s employees are pretty big Harry Potter fans (but who isn’t?) and last night we came out and screened Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2 3D. The movie came with a box of special Harry Potter shaped 3D glasses, so of course we all wore them (they’re pretty comfy). Our …
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Local actor appearing in new genre film “Rubber”
The Boston Herald posted this article about one of our own, Salem/Swampscott native Blake Robbins and his role in the upcoming film Rubber. Rubber is the story of a telepathic killer tire. If that doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, these reviews may sway your opinion. Rubber opens in the CinemaSalem screening …
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Salem Episode of Ghost Adventures screened free Feb. 18, 9PM
Christian Day got in touch with us the other day about airing the Salem episode of Ghost Adventures, which premieres this Friday, February 18th at 9PM. We managed to just squeeze it into our schedule and hope everyone can make it! We’ll line everyone up in the lobby and get everyone in as quick …
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Peter’s Top 3 Super Bowl Trailers
With the Super Bowl being the most watched televised event of the year, this year garnering 111 million viewers, breaking previous records and becoming not only the most watched Super Bowl, but the most watched television program of all time, it’s no surprise that movie studios use it as an outlet to showcase their upcoming …
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New artist up for the month of February
Check out the nature photography of Mark Brown during the month of February at CinemaSalem, featuring some pretty spectacular shots of bears and owls (among other things). Mark has to be one of the luckiest, most patient guys on the planet to get such dynamic shots of these animals. Really good stuff!…
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CinemaSalem closing early 12/26, Mom and Baby show canceled 12/27
Due to the impending snow dump on the north shore, CinemaSalem will close after the 5:00 show of Four Lions today. Additionally, tomorrow’s mom and baby show will be canceled. As of right now, we plan to open for the 11:20 show of Tron: Legacy, and remain open all day, but please call our showtimes …
