See ‘Mad Max’ with live music

TORRINGTON — Film event popup Boondocks Film Society and the Warner Theatre are bringing a oneofakind film experience to Torrington, for one night only at 7 p.m. Sept. 20.

The main theatre will host a screening of George Miller’s original “Mad Max” (1979), punctuated by an original score, performed live by NYC filmscore rockers Morricone Youth.

The evening will include a prefilm happy hour, with Mad Maxthemed craft cocktails, beer and wine. Attendees will also receive a free commemorative poster designed by artist Alex Theodoropulos.

The event’s centerpiece will be a screening of the cult Australian dystopian thriller Mad Max, starring a young Mel Gibson, a snarling gang of anarchic bikers, some menacing cars and soupedup motorcycles – all baking in the Australian sun. Morricone Youth composed a tense and dynamic score to complement the angst and action on screen.

The band hails from New York City, and has been writing, performing and recording music written for the moving image since 1999. Boondocks and the Warner are excited to welcome them to the Northwest Corner to perform one of their most popular compositions.

Some downtown Torrington restaurants will be offering food specials in the hours before the screening that play off of the film’s setting and themes. Stay tuned on social media as details are announced.

The event begins at 7 p.m. on Friday September 20, with the film screening at 8 p.m.. Admission is $20, with drinks sold separately. To purchase tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 8604897180 or visit warnertheatre.org.