HARBOR THEATER

185 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor ~ 633-0438 ~ www.boothbaycinema.org

“Aladdin” -  A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Last screenings at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6.

“Van Gogh and Japan” - Exhibition On Screen -  “I envy the Japanese” Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo. In the exhibition on which this film is based - VAN GOGH & JAPAN at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam - one can see why. Though Vincent van Gogh never visited Japan, it is the country that had the most profound influence on him and his art. One cannot understand Van Gogh without understanding how Japanese art arrived in Paris in the middle of the 19th century and the profound impact it had on artists like Monet, Degas and, above all, Van Gogh. Visiting the new galleries of Japanese art in Paris and then creating his own image of Japan — through in-depth research, print collecting and detailed discussions with other artists — Van Gogh's encounter with Japanese artworks gave his work a new and exciting direction. In this overlooked story of Van Gogh's art we see just how important his study of Japan was. The film travels not only to France and the Netherlands but also to Japan to further explore the remarkable heritage that so affected Van Gogh and made him the artist we know of today.  (NR, 1 hour 29 minutes) Plays Friday, June 7, 2 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. Tickets $10, $8 for members.

“All Is True” -  The year is 1613, Shakespeare (Kenneth Branagh, who also directed) is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground, and devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Haunted by the death of his only son Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationships with his wife (played by Judi Dench) and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as husband and father. His very personal search for the truth uncovers secrets and lies within a family at war.  (Rated PG-13, 1 hour, 41 minutes)  Screening at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7; Saturday, June 8; Monday, June 10;  Tuesday, June 11; Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13; and Sunday, June 9 at 2 and 7 p.m.

“It’s beautifully acted, richly photographed (by Zac Nicholson) and blessedly free of histrionics. Between them, Branagh and Elton have concocted a respectful story of loss, regret and wistful genius.” -  Jeanette Catsoulis, New York Times

LINCOLN THEATER

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

“Woman at War” -  Halla is an independent woman. But behind the scenes of a quiet routine, she leads a double life as a passionate environmental activist. Known to others only by her alias "The Woman of the Mountain,” Halla secretly wages a one-woman-war on the local aluminum industry. As Halla’s actions grow bolder, from petty vandalism to outright industrial sabotage, she succeeds in pausing the negotiations between the Icelandic government and the corporation building a new aluminum smelter. (NR; 1 hour, 41 minutes – in Icelandic with English subtitles) Final showings Thursday, June 6 at 2 and 7 p.m.

“Wild Nights with Emily” - Comic Molly Shannon leads in this humorous yet bold reappraisal of Dickinson, informed by her private letters. While seeking publication of some of the 1,775 poems written during her lifetime, Emily (Shannon) finds herself facing a troupe of male literary gatekeepers too confused by her genius to take her work seriously. Instead her work attracts the attention of an ambitious woman editor, who also sees Emily as a convenient cover for her own role in buttoned-up Amherst's most bizarre love triangle. A vibrant, irreverent and tender film-- perhaps a closer depiction of Emily Dickinson's real life than anything seen before. (PG-13; 1 hour, 24 minutes)  Playing at 2 and 7 p.m. Friday June 7; Sunday June 9; Wednesday, June 12;  Thursday June 13; and at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 8.

“Van Gogh & Japan” - Exhibition on Screen -  In this little-known story of Van Gogh’s art we see just how important his study of Japan was. Though Vincent van Gogh never visited Japan it is the country that had the most profound influence on him and his art. One cannot understand Van Gogh without understanding how Japanese art arrived in Paris in the middle of the 19th century and the profound impact it had on artists like Monet, Degas, and above all, Van Gogh. The film travels not only to France and the Netherlands but also to Japan to further explore the remarkable heritage that so affected Van Gogh and made him the artist we know of today. (1 hour, 15 minutes) Playing Saturday, June 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults; $13/members and $5/youth 18 & under.

“Small Town Big Deal: Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta” - Damariscotta's Lincoln Theater will screen this debut presentation filmed last October. This episode features meteorologists Ryan and Jess of NewsCenter Maine, plus the parade, pumpkin drop, pie eating, giant pumpkins, the regatta, and many of the people who make our small town a "Big Deal."  Small Town Big Deal is a nationally syndicated travel TV show. (30 minutes) Playing Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m. Free event!