HARBOR THEATER

2 Theater Street, Boothbay Harbor ~ 633-0438 ~ https://boothbaycinema.org

“Vice” - Governor George W Bush of Texas picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co, to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive resume includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and Secretary of Defense. When Bush wins, Cheney quietly becomes the most powerful man in the world as Vice-President, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today. A cast consisting of Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell and Tyler Perry makes this a winning biopic. (Rated R, 2 hours, 12 minutes) Playing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 and Thursday, Jan. 24.

“The Favourite” - Olivia Colman has been nominated as Best Actress for her role as the frail but tempestuous Queen Anne, who occupies the throne in early 18th c. England, but allows Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) to govern in her stead. When a new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. As the politics of war with the French becomes time consuming for Sarah, Abigail fills in as the Queen's companion. The burgeoning friendship gives her a chance to fulfill her ambitions to return to her aristocratic roots. The film has  garnered 14 nominations from Critic's Choice, five from the Golden Globes, and more from BFIA and Gotham well on its way to a clutch of Oscars. (Rated R, 1 hour, 59 minutes) Plays at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25; Saturday, Jan. 26; Wednesday, Jan. 30 and Thursday, Jan. 31; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27.

Upcoming: “Stan and Ollie” - opens Friday, Feb. 1.

LINCOLN THEATER

2 Theater Street, Damariscotta ~ 563-3424 ~ www.lcct.org

Celebrating the Silents: “City Lights” - A homeless tramp befriends a lovely blind flower seller and convinces her he is a millionaire while he secretly labors to pay for the restoration of her sight. One of Charlie Chaplin's masterpieces, as well as AFI’s greatest American films, this hilarious and heart-rending film was made and released as a silent with music track in the post-talkie era. (1931 – G; 1 hour, 30 minutes)  Playing Friday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. Free event.

“Shoplifters” - After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu’s wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them. Critics Consensus: Understated yet ultimately deeply affecting. Presented in Japanese with English subtitles. (R; 2 hours, 1 minute) Playing Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2 and  7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.

“Blue Planet II: Coasts” -  At the coast, two worlds collide. Coasts is the story of how our Blue Planet’s wildlife survives in this ever-changing world. It’s a roller-coaster ride of heart stopping action and epic drama, with characters from beautiful to bizarre. This episode is a rollercoaster ride of heart-stopping action and epic drama, peopled with characters from the beautiful to the bizarre. We meet fish that live on dry land and puffins that must travel 60 miles or more for a single meal and witness a life-and-death struggle in a technicolor rock pool. (58 minutes) Playing Saturday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m.  Free event.

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“Blue Planet II: Our Blue Planet” - Blue Planet II explores parts of the ocean that nobody has ever visited, encountered extraordinary animals, and discovered new insights into life beneath the waves. In Our Blue Planet, Sir David Attenborough examines the impact of human life on life in the ocean. In this episode, we uncover the impact that our modern lives are having on our best-loved characters from across the series, including devoted albatross parents unwittingly feeding their chicks discarded plastic and mother dolphins potentially exposing their newborn calves to pollutants through their contaminated milk. Scientists have even discovered that increasing noise levels may stop baby clownfish finding their way home. (58 minutes) Playing Saturday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. Free event.

“Who Will Write our History?” - Join us for the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust with this special event worldwide screening. Based on the book (same title) by Samuel D. Kassow,  with narration by Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Academy Award nominee Joan Allen, the documentary mixes the writings of the Oyneg Shabes archive with new interviews, rarely seen archival footage and stunning dramatizations to transport us inside the Ghetto and the lives of these courageous resistance fighters.  Following the opening ceremonies, the film will be screened and then we will join a post-screening discussion streamed on Facebook Live from UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Co-hosted by the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine. (No rating) Sunday, Jan. 27 at 12:30 p.m.

“Recovery Boys” - In the heart of America's opioid epidemic, four men attempt to reinvent their lives and reenter society sober after years of drug abuse. Maine is one of the states hardest hit by the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis, but people across southern Maine are working on the frontlines of this epidemic, saving lives, raising awareness, and developing new solutions. Points North Institute and Maine Health are partnering to organize a statewide tour of Oscar-nominated director Elaine McMillion Sheldon’s Recovery Boys. Each free screening will be followed by a community forum featuring local leaders in healthcare, law enforcement, policy making and social services. (NR; 1 hour, 29 minutes) Playing Tuesday, Jan. 29  at 6 p.m. Please note the early start time. Free event.

Upcoming films: “Maria by Callas” - opens Jan. 30; National Theater Live: “I’m Not Running” - Jan. 31