At the Theaters

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 11:30am

The Harbor Theatre 

"Fate of the Furious" is the latest installment of the "Fast and the Furious" film franchise, this time featuring two Oscar-winning actresses: Charlize Theron as Cipher, the latest villain to 
torment Dominic Toretto and his crew, and Helen Mirren joins the cast after publicly lobbying for a role to sate her real-life love of racing. Fast 8 also stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, 
Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, Kurt Russell, Elsa Pataky, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jason Statham, and Scott Eastwood. Directed by F. Gary Gray (Straight 
Outta Compton).

"Fate of the Furious" is Rated R. It  plays at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 through Saturday, April 22 with the final screening Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m. 

“Going in Style”  - This film stars Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin as longtime buddies Willie, Joe and Al, who decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty, in director Zach  Braff’s comedy. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded  with their money.

The film also stars two-time Oscar nominee Ann-Margret,  as Annie,  Joey King,  Oscar nominee Matt Dillon, and Christopher Lloyd, John Ortiz, and Peter Serafinowicz.  "Going in Style,"  rated PG13, opens Wednesday, April 26 for a week-long run.

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

“The Sense of an Ending” (PG-13): Tony Webster (Jim Broadbent) leads a reclusive and quiet existence until long buried secrets from his past force him to face the flawed recollections of his younger self, the truth about his first love (Charlotte Rampling) and the devastating consequences of decisions made a lifetime ago. Based on the award-winning bestseller by Julian Barnes. Final screenings Wednesday, April 19 at 2 and 7 p.m.

“Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead” / National Theatre Live: Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua McGuire and David Haig star in Tom Stoppard’s brilliantly funny situation comedy, broadcast live from The Old Vic theatre in London.

Against the backdrop of Hamlet, two hapless minor characters, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, take center stage. As the young double act stumble their way in and out of the action of Shakespeare’s iconic drama, they become increasingly out of their depth as their version of the story unfolds. Run time: 3 hours 20 minutes; screens Thursday, April 20 live at 2 p.m. and rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

“Kedi” (NR): Hundreds of thousands of cats roam the metropolis of Istanbul freely. For thousands of years they've wandered in and out of people's lives, becoming an essential part of the communities that make the city so rich. Claiming no owners, these animals live between two worlds, neither wild nor tame - and they bring joy and purpose to those people they choose to adopt. In Istanbul, cats are the mirrors to the people, allowing them to reflect on their lives in ways nothing else could. Playing at 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, April 21, Sunday, April 23, Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27 with a 7 p.m. show Saturday, April 22.

“National Velvet” (1944), Stories to Screen Series: Kid Power: Although “National Velvet” was the first starring role for 11-year-old Elizabeth Taylor, the early part of the film belongs to Mickey Rooney in the showier role of Mike Taylor, a headstrong English ex-jockey. Soured on life by a serious accident, Mike plans to steal from the country family that has taken him in, but his resolve is weakened by the kindness of young Velvet (Taylor). Free copies of the book are available at the theater. Saturday, Apr 22, film/book discussion at 9:30 a.m. followed by film at 10. The book and film are free.

Tchaikovsky's “Eugene Onegin,” The Met in HD: Anna Netrebko reprises one of her most acclaimed roles as Tatiana, the naïve heroine of Tchaikovsky’s opera, adapted from Pushkin’s classic novel. Mariusz Kwiecien stars as the title character, who rejects Tatiana’s love until it’s too late. Run time: 3 hours 38 minutes. Plays Saturday, April 22 at 1 p.m.

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