It took me a long time of going back and forth on what to say in this post or if it will ever…read morematter if I put it out there. But I know it will. I have been a long time patron of this theater. 20+ years. I've seen many owners, tons of changes, the scare that was Covid-- but one thing was always consistent besides the fresh popcorn. The staff. Many of us know who I'm talking about. The projectionist- Gracia- was there for longer then I had been a patron. She ran that place from the ground up. She even crowd funded (which I supported) purchasing the theater in 2019 before it was sold from under her. She was the bones the bread and the butter of that place. It was a labor of love and watching her adapt over the years and be so consistent was such a joy. Along with her awesome t shirts. This year there was yet another change of ownership. And I have come to learn that she was discarded like her 25 years of service meant nothing. And not only that, I was lied to that she left on her own. Which isn't the case. They also let go another staff member that has disabilities but a whole lot of heart. Sam was the light of my weekend. They worked there 12 years. My heart is heavy. This place was much more than a cinema. It was community. And now it just feels cold. I will not be returning.

First time going here and I really liked it. It is small, but nice seats and I took my…read moremother-in-law to see Christmas Vacation and we had a nice time. The staff were friendly and helpful. The screen was perfect and the sound for a little theater was awesome! I will definitely be back to see some movies here!

Clean theater. Solid food experience. Comfortable chairs. Enjoyed the movie would return to…read morethis hidden gem

Always fun for our Girlfriend group for lunch and movie. We pick movies that usually make us laugh…read moreout loud.

I think this Flagship Cinema recently (maybe in the past year or so?) updated all their seats. They…read moreseem much cleaner, there's no tears or cracking in the thick material, all the buttons to recline actually work. I noticed it a while back; this place was definitely loved hard over the past decade plus, so it's nice to see these upgrades! This is still my go-to theater: 1) I like the ease of choosing my seat and ordering my ticket online ahead of time. We've never had an issue or glitch with this. We just show up, use the little machine to scan our barcode, and it's as easy as that. 2) I like the annual Premium Popcorn Pail deal (even if the bucket is 20% smaller than it used to be). We always trade ours in at the end of the year/beginning of the new year for some kind of genuinely decent promotional deal. On average, throughout the year of using it it seems it costs us anywhere between $11 and $17 to get it filled and get one large soda (that we could get unlimited refills on if we could be bothered to leave the theater). 3) The "luxury power recliners" themselves are, for me at least, bigger and more comfortable than some of the couches I've owned. I crawl into my seat, hit the button, up go my feet, back goes my upper half, and I'm immersed in a cloud of comfort (without annoying anyone the way this same action does on a plane). And they're SPACIOUS: I can have my jacket in my seat next to me, my purse, my food... and there's still room. 4) I like that they show old movies!!! TAKE MY MONEY, I want to see Jaws here every summer. 5) FREE movie on your birthday (all you need is your ID to prove it's your big day)! Admittedly, during really busy times, it could use some additional TLC: 1) The soda area can get quite wet and sticky. 2) The bathroom trash bins are often overflowing (and actually, I think that's on you, future customer. Can you please just kind of push your towel down into the bin instead of laying it on top of it?). 3) Why are the bathroom stalls SMALLER than airplane bathrooms? I'm a small person, and I still have to contort my body to close the door. Still, it's comfortable and (mostly) clean and the staff working here can be really charming and goofy and I love that because THAT'S what a movie theater staff should be.

This is our usual cinema for a reason! All of the theaters have huge, comfy reclining seats. We…read moreusually bring a blanket and wear sweatpants for an at home theater kind of experience! Very comfortable! If you buy a large plastic popcorn bucket for $17, you can get $6 refills for the rest of the year. Great thing about Falmouth is once you get your popcorn, you can add your own butter topping - as much or as little as you want. Drinks are self serve once you buy the cup and you get free refills. While the tickets, like most theaters nowadays, aren't cheap, flagship makes it hurt not so much.

The fam just got back from a weeklong trip to Rockland. I can't say enough about how wonderful Main…read moreSt is, and this theater is one of the shining jewels. The space is absolutely wonderful and screams of old-world glamour. The seats are comfortable, the selection of snacks is large, and the bathrooms are well-lit and clean. I highly recommend a sit in the Strand!

The Strand was an old stand-by when I was a kid growing up in Rockland, before Flagship cinemas…read moreopened up. But they really shone brightest after the remodel. Indie films, live music, incredibly classy interior, and friendly employees, this place is a must-visit for someone who wants a classy night out.

Ok let's start by stating that the price is RIGHT here. I have been here twice since the remodel…read moreand you still get the relaxing seats, the facilities are clean and the staff was friendly. The only drawback with this one was that the heat was very high on one of the movies we saw and one the cold air was pumping on the other one. I like it as an alternative where you are paying double the price for the movie and the accommodations. It might be the taj mahal but it suffices and if you want Taj you can go right to the restaurant in the same plaza for a delicious bite before or after. We will definitely be back.

$10 movie tickets?? In this economy?!…read more I don't care if the movie theater looks outdated interior-wise. I'm here to see a movie. Not have tea in the foyer. The seats recline and are comfortable. A drawback was there isn't a little table to put your food on (popcorn oil seeped alllll over our pants). I WILL say the two young fellas serving up food were a wee bit unprofessional (highschoolers, ya know?) but again, if all you're doing is filling up my popcorn and buttering it to my liking, it's fine. We're fine. As long as movie tickets stay $10, I will be taking my cinema experience to this location for the foreseeable future.

What a unique and wonderful find!…read more I wanted to see a movie that came out less than two weeks ago, but when I searched showtimes my usual (closer to home) theater had no more showings. But Maine Film Center was listed with showtimes, so I decided to give this new place a try! And I'm so glad I did! The building and amenities are all new and stunning! The theater was small but had very comfortable seats (all with cup holders). The audio and visual quality was excellent too. I bought a small popcorn too and it was the best popcorn I've ever had at a movie theater! The popcorn kernels had great natural flavor and were enhanced only with a sprinkle of salt and the optional butter, which tasted like real melted butter. There was no taste of icky oils and powders like at other movie theaters. However, for those wanting a bolder flavor, there was an array of popcorn seasonings on the counter for customers to add to their popcorn if they so choose. The staff was also pleasant and helpful, helping me with my transactions, pointing me in the direction of restrooms, and answering any of my questions. I highly recommend the Maine Film Center and I look forward to going back!

Everything is fabulous! Sparkling new indie cinema facility. Great film choices. Best popcorn in…read morethe world!!!!!!!!

Super disappointed Took my kid to the new 3D Minecraft…read moremovie and could barely hear it?! All the trailers and commercials were super loud however! And having to pick your seats beforehand isn't such a great option either.

Amazing, good quality seats, nice stuff, you can refill a bucket of popcorn for free, and the…read moremovies are pretty good. I don't know why the other comments are so hating on this place but it's amazing. I would go try it out for yourself.

The Regal Cinemas in August was a last minute plan. Their online ticket purchase was easy and the…read moreprices weren't bad. The theater is self was relatively clean and well kept. The recliner seating was comfortable and the attacked tables were cool. The theater was at a comfortable temperature and the feature volume was perfect for the show!

I read all the bad reviews before going here. Those don't normally deter me. I wanted to see…read moreNosferatu for a second time and every showing within an hour drive was sold out except 8:00pm at this theater. I can confirm that most of what's in the bad reviews is correct. Except the poor service part. The people working were not the issue. I think the people going there must be absolute pigs. I won't describe what I saw in the bathroom but no one making less than minimum wage should have to clean that. Also when coming out of the movie and at least two of the aisles, it looked like someone had spilled half a bucket of large popcorn. Now I understand, dropping a few kernels here and there, but this appeared like someone just dumped it. The actual theater is pretty bad. I guess I totally forgot that theaters used to be flat. It just doesn't make sense. You've got the screen 10 feet off the ground and you're also sitting eye level with the black curtain underneath it. The sound was not surrounding us. It would suck if theaters were still set up this way. In fact, with the way, people's home theater systems are now I doubt anyone would even go to the movies if it was like this everywhere. Chairs are reclining but not very comfortable. Anyway I don't live here so I'll never be here again.

What a delightful movie theatre! We caught a screening of Jaws (50th anniversary edition) and it…read morewas a great experience. They even had a Lego version of the shark popping out of the water on the concessions counter! Very charming. The seats were comfortable enough (although perhaps a bit narrow) and there were no bad views. I love that there's a balcony! The staff was super friendly and they had a great selection of concessions. The popcorn was fresh and really reasonably priced. It's a great part of the community: they host live events, screen local films, and offer screenings like Jaws. They have a movie-themed cafe next door to boot. I'd absolutely be a regular if I were local. There's no assigned seating for movie screenings, so you may want to arrive early if it's a popular showing.

You can find the Strand Theatre at 345 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841 pretty much in the heart of…read moredowntown, slightly south of the center of Main. The theater still has the original marquee and is lit up when active so it's easy to spot. There's parking out front and in several lots a block or so away - we didn't have any issues with finding a spot. Also, parking appears to be free after 6:00 PM (otherwise there's a 2 hour limit). We were visiting friends in coastal main and after a full day of hiking, visiting lighthouses and dinner at a local seafood joint, we decided to hit the Barbie movie at the Strand. Adult tickets were $9 which were super reasonable (in Atlanta it would have been $16, to provide a comparison). There's a ticket boot at the front to one side of the entry door and someone to tear and return the stub just inside. This is a surviving classic old theater - something you rarely see these days and from the programming appears to be quite active, both for running movie productions and for local use. It has a wonderful interior with lots of wood and a full balcony (if you haven't experienced balcony seating it's something to try - that's where we sat). Concessions were reasonable and both the theater and perhaps more importantly, the restrooms (in the basement) were very clean and well maintained. We had a great time with Barbie. The concessions were reasonable and the staff excellent - you could tell that they took great pride in the theater.

Sometimes described as Portland's "art house theatre", The Nickelodeon is a cozy six screen cinema…read morelocated in the heart of the Old Port. One of Portland's treasures, the Nick has been operating in the Old Port for over 40 years, and screens mainstream indie films as well as current blockbusters. Surrounded by the best restaurants and cafés Portland has to offer, it's super easy to park and combine a dinner and a movie. The garage next door is a sure thing if you're not into street parking, just know it's closed on Sundays. I probably see a dozen or so films a year at The Nick--I like to see all of the Academy Award nominated films, and this is the place to catch all of the best picture nominees. In the past few weeks I've seen I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, and The Brutalist at the Nick. A great experience every time--I've walked right up to buy tickets with only one party or two parties in line, at most. The selection concessions offered is reasonable, and includes vegan options. Seats are comfortable, however, they aren't the giant recliners offered at the big corporate cineplexes. Also, you can buy tickets in advance, but you are not able to reserve a particular seat. This is a old school sort of cinema, and yes, the bathrooms are upstairs. They are clean, and you can say hello to Audrey Hepburn on the large Breakfast at Tiffany's poster on your way down the stairs. People really seem to enjoy $6 ticket Tuesdays. Otherwise, tickets are $10 for a matinee and $13 for an evening ticket, less for children and seniors. The Nickelodeon is one of my favorite places in Portland, one of the few institutions that's managed to stand the test of time, and I hope it is able to stay around for another 40 plus years.

The building is very beautiful inside and parking is convenient since there's an attached garage…read more The staff is very friendly, too.