At the Theaters

Tue, 02/28/2017 - 11:45am

The Harbor Theatre

Lion” tells the story of 5-year-old Saroo, who gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. Final screenings at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 2.

Elle”   Michèle (Isabelle Huppert) seems indestructible. Head of a leading video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant changes Michèle's life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control. With English subtitles.

This multi-award winning thriller from director Paul Verhoeven (“Total Recall,” “Basic Instinct”) is his first French language film with English subtitles. Huppert was an Academy Award nominee in the Best Actress category this year.

Calvin Wilson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes, "Get over your subtitle phobia and check out one of the best films of the year.”

Elle” plays at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, Saturday, March 4, Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9; matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5.

“Les Contes D’Hoffman”   Luther’s tavern in a German town. The poet Hoffmann is in love with Stella, the star singer of the opera. Lindorf, a rich counselor, also loves her and has intercepted a note she has written to Hoffmann. Lindorf is confident he will win her for himself. Entering with a group of students, Hoffmann sings a ballad about a disfigured dwarf named Kleinzach. During the song, his mind wanders to recollections of a beautiful woman. When Hoffmann recognizes Lindorf as his rival, the two men trade insults. Hoffmann’s Muse, who has assumed the guise of his friend Nicklausse, interrupts, but the encounter leaves the poet with a sense of impending disaster. He begins to tell the stories of his three past loves  ... 

One, “Der Sandman,” the second, “Rath Krespel” (“Councillor Krespel” also known as “The Cremona Violin”), and the third, “Das verlorene Spiegelbild” (“The Lost Reflection”).

This MET opera screens Wednesday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale one hour before curtain.

The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. For more information call 633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

Lion”   Five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of Kilometers across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. Nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Performances for Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel. PG 13. Final screenings Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 2 at 2 and 7 p.m.

Musical Classic: “Summer Stock” A small-town farmer, down on her luck, finds her homestead invaded by a theatrical troupe invited to stay by her ne'er-do-well sister. Starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly. Playing Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m. - Free!

20th Century Women” During the summer of 1979, a Santa Barbara single mom and boardinghouse landlord (Annette Bening) decides the best way she can parent her teenage son (Lucas Jade Zumann) is to enlist her young tenants to serve as role models in a changing world. Rated R. Playing Friday, March 3 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 4, Sunday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 8 at 2 and 7 p.m.

NT Live: “Hedda Gabler” Just married. Buried alive. Hedda longs to be free. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon and the relationship is already in trouble. Trapped but determined, Hedda tries to control those around her, only to see her own world unravel. Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove returns to National Theatre Live screens with a modern production of Ibsen’s masterpiece. Presented live Thursday, March 9 at 2 p.m. with rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta. For more information, call 207-563-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.org.