Empire Classic Science Fiction Film Festival at Dolphin Theater this Labor Day weekend
Aug. 25—The first-ever Empire Classic Science Fiction Film Festival will be held at the Dolphin Theater this Labor Day weekend. In addition to showing four films, the festival will include special presentations before each show and door prizes at the end. From dedicated fans to those new to the genre, the festival will have something for everyone. Events start Friday, Sept. 1, at 6 p.m. Two films will be presented Saturday, Sept. 2, one at 1 p.m., another at 6 p.m. A matinee Sunday, Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. will conclude the festival.
The Dolphin Playhouse is located at 580 Newmark Ave in the historic Empire District of Coos Bay.
The featured films are from the 1950s and early 70s, and true to the underlying "what if...?" nature of science fiction, look at themes of the times. The films will explore giant ants mutated from nuclear testing (THEM!), the debut of a very famous robot (Robbie in Forbidden Planet), and futuristic environmental and social issues (Silent Running and THX 1138). Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. See details at thedolphinplayhouse.com.
