HARBOR THEATER

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

Closed Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 28

“The Irishman” - (Rated R; 3 hours, 30 minutes) - A crime thriller with all the usual colorful characters. The film follows Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver who becomes a hit man and gets involved with mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and his crime family, including his time working for the powerful Teamster Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). Sheehan reminisces about his years working for the Bufalino crime family and considers his involvement with his good friend, Hoffa who disappeared in 1975.  Anna Paquin is Sheehan's daughter. Plays at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27; Friday, Nov. 29; Saturday, Nov. 30; Wednesday, Dec. 4 and Thursday, Dec. 5 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Dec. 1.

“Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" is a coldly enthralling, long-form knockout — a majestic mob epic with ice in its veins.” - Owen Gleiberman, Variety

“Old Dogs, New Digs” - (A true love story) – Free! A 30-minute documentary by Keith Travers of Five Road Films Production about this Maine-based, non-profit organization that helps place old dogs from Maine shelters (and hospice dogs) in loving foster homes. Screening at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30.

The film is a fundraiser for the organization, and is sponsored by Southport Island Marine. Donations welcome! After the film Nancy Pedersen of Old Dogs, New Digs will explain more about the organization and Sharon Goldhirsch, a volunteer for Action for Animals, will talk about this newly-formed local non-profit that helps animal owners who cannot afford medical bills for their pets

LINCOLN THEATER

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

Closed Wednesday,  Nov. 27 and Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 28. We  re-open Friday night.

“The Lighthouse” -  (R; 1 hour, 49 minutes) -  From Robert Eggers, the visionary filmmaker behind the modern horror masterpiece “The Witch,” comes this hypnotic and hallucinatory tale of two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. Not for the faint of heart! Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. Playing at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30; Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.

“The Polar Express”  -  (G; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Visit with Santa Claus before this free screening - Our annual visit for pictures with Santa! Followed by this 2004 family film. On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg and starring Tom Hanks. Saturday, Nov. 30 at noon. A free event, presented in partnership with the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce.

Seacoast Youth and Community Orchestras Winter Concert - Under the direction of professional violinist Ferdinand Liva of the DaPonte String Quartet, the Seacoast Youth and Community Orchestra program consists of three orchestras of three differing levels; Primo, Mezza, and Avanzata. Orchestra members range in age from 7 or 8 to 80-years-old. These folks come from mostly the Midcoast area, from Brunswick all the way up to Rockland. Kaity Newell conducts the Beginner Orchestra. Tuesday, Dec.  3 at 7 p.m. A free concert.

“The Munk Debate on Capitalism”  -  a live streamed and free event - There is a growing belief in western societies that the current capitalist system no longer works for average people. Economic inequality is rampant. Life expectancy is falling. The environment is being destroyed for profits. Political power is wielded by wealthy elites and big business, not the people. Arguing the Pro side is Katrina vanden Heuvel, the editorial director and publisher of The Nation, and Yanis Varoufakis is a Greek politician, economist and academic. Arguing the con side is Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, bestselling author and a Washington Post columnist, and David Brooks, an American cultural and political commentator. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” - (1939; 2 hours, 9 minutes) - A Classic Film Club presentation - Frank Capra's classic comedy-drama established James Stewart as a lead actor in one of his finest (and most archetypal) roles. When the idealistic young Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) winds up appointed to the United States Senate, he gains the mentorship of Senator Joseph Paine (Claude Rains). However, Paine isn't as noble as his reputation would indicate, and he becomes involved in a scheme to discredit Smith, who wants to build a boys' campsite where a more lucrative project could go. Determined to stand up against Paine and his corrupt peers, Smith takes his case to the Senate floor. Playing Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets: are $8/adult, $6/ members. Free for Youth 18 and under and Classic Film Club Members.