HARBOR THEATER

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

“Little Women” - (Rated PG, 2 hours, 15 minutes) -  Director Greta Gerwig’s new, fresh version of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep. Four sisters, Amy, Jo, Beth and Meg come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War. Though all very different from each other, the March sisters stand by each other through difficult and changing times, both financial and emotional. Screening at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1; Thursday, Jan. 2; Friday, Jan. 3; Saturday, Jan. 4; Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9. Plays at 2 p.m. only Sunday, Jan. 5.

“It doesn't just brim with life, it brims with ideas about happiness, economic realities, and what it means to push against or to hew to the expectations laid out for one's gender.” Alison Willmore, New York Magazine/Vulture

“Dark Waters” - (PG-13, 2 hours, 6 minutes) -  The film is inspired by a shocking true story. Mark Ruffalo portrays a tenacious attorney, Rob Bilott, as he uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to Teflon, one of DuPont’s most popular products. Going up against one of the largest corporations in the world, Bilott risks everything -- his future, his family, and his own life -- to expose the truth. Also stars Tim Robbins, Bill Pullman, and Victor Garber. Plays at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, Saturday, Jan. 11, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16.  Screens at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12.

Special screening! Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 for an introduction by Ruffalo’s stepfather Jerry Hull (a resident of Boothbay Harbor). Hull will talk about his son the crusader, on screen and in real life … and why he has always risen to the call when he finds an environmental problem. Eventide Specialties will present a wine and cheese reception before the intro to the film which starts at 6:45 p.m. 

"It's a David and Goliath story with a central figure who knows what's right and keeps chipping away, bit by bit, until he gets to the truth." -- Adam Graham, The Detroit News

LINCOLN THEATER

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

“Jojo Rabbit” - (PG-13; 1 hour 48 minutes) - Writer director Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, Hunt for the Wilderpeople), brings his signature style of humor and pathos to his latest film “Jojo Rabbit,” a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy (Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo) whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), Jojo must confront his blind nationalism. Final screenings Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 2 at 2 p.m.

“The 39 Steps” -  (1935; 1 hour, 26 minutes) - Classic Film Club - From director Alfred Hitchcock; while on vacation in London, Canadian Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) becomes embroiled in an international spy ring related to the mysterious "39 steps." Then he meets agent Annabella Smith (Lucie Mannheim), who is soon killed in his apartment. He must elude the police, who are hunting him for murder, while he tries to stop Professor Jordan (Godfrey Tearle) from sending secrets out of the country. Hannay is assisted by Pamela (Madeleine Carroll), an unwilling accomplice who discovers the truth. Playing Thursday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 3 at 2 p.m.

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” -  (PG; 1 hour, 49 minutes) - Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America's most beloved neighbor. Playing at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3; Saturday, Jan. 4; at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5; Wednesday, Jan. 8  and Thursday, Jan. 9.

“Les Misérables: The Staged Concert” -  (PG-13; 3 hours, with one 15-minute intermission) -  Captured Live! Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. Coinciding with its 35th triumphant year in London’s West End, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. Now cinema audiences can experience a live broadcast of the musical phenomenon which broke box office records and sold out its entire 16-week season. Featuring a cast and orchestra of over 65 and including the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More and On My Own this sensational staged concert is not to be missed - an absolute must-see for any fans of musical theatre or live event cinema. Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. Tickets: $15 adult, $13 members, and $5 youth 18 and under. on sale at the door one hour before showtime.

Upcoming: ”The Hobbit”  - Stories to Screen: Jan. 10