Harbor Theater

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

“The Shape of Water” - Last showing: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. Rated R

This is a fairy tale set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, deaf and lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment that becomes an obsession.

“The Shape of Water” has been nominated for 13 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Guillermo del Toro) Best Actress (Hawkins), Best Supporting Actress (Spencer), Best Supporting Actor (Richard Jenkins), cinematography. Come see why!

“The Final Year” - Thursday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., but plan to arrive at 6:30 p.m. to meet friends and enjoy free cookies and coffee. At 7 p.m. the intro and Q&A session starts at 7 p.m., led by Paul Zalucky, a retired CIA operations officer of 27 years. See separate article in this arts section.

Also screens Friday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. (film only)

“The Final Year” - An intimate look at the West Wing during the last year of the Obama Administration. Documentary filmmaker Greg Barker was allowed unprecedented access to the inner workings of the White House. The film closely follows the National Security Advisors and State Department officials, including John Kerry, Samantha Powers and Ben Rhodes, along with President Obama, as they make policy decisions, decide priorities, and determine the legacy of the Obama years in 2016. See how it all worked, especially the gut wrenching last two months when they had to prepare to hand over the reins to an unexpected victor in the election.

“The Post” -  In Steven Spielberg’s hands, the Washington Post’s decision to publish part of the Pentagon Papers becomes a ticktock thriller about the freedom of the press, the White House’s war on that constitutional right; and the role of the publisher, a Washington socialite, Kathryn Graham, who became the first female publisher of a major American newspaper. Stars Meryl Streep as Graham and Tom Hanks as Ben Bradlee, her editor.

Two Academy Award nominations: for Best Picture and Best Actress (Streep). Screens at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23; Saturday, Feb. 24 and Wednesday, Feb. 28; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m. - Rated R

“Steven Spielberg's film could not be more timely …. a rabble-rousing journalistic thriller filled with fierce commitment and fervent heart.” - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Lincoln Theater

2 Theater St., Damariscotta ~ 207-563-3424 ~ www.atthelincoln.org

“The Blue Planet”: Season One - Five years in the making, explore the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans will screen daily during school vacation at 10 a.m. Free! All episodes about 1 hour. Thursday, Feb. 22: Episode 5: Seasonal Seas and Episode 6: Coral Seas. Friday, Feb. 23: Episode 7: Tidal Seas and Episode 8: Coasts. 

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”:  National Theatre Live - On a steamy night in Mississippi, a Southern family gather at their cotton plantation to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday. The scorching heat is almost as oppressive as the lies they tell. Brick and Maggie dance round the secrets and sexual tensions that threaten to destroy their marriage. With the future of the family at stake, which version of the truth is real – and which will win out? William’s classic American play from one of the world’s leading stages, captured live and starring Sienna Miller alongside Jack O’Connell and Colm Meaney.  Run time: 3 hours; Thursday, Feb. 22 at 2 and 7 p.m.  Tickets: $15/$13/$5

“The Royal House of Windsor”: The BBC Series - The final two episodes of the complete acclaimed BBC4 series on the history of Britain's ruling dynasty, the Windsors, over the last 100 years, starting with the time around the outbreak of WWI continues. Episode 5: Fire, Feud and Fury. The huge challenge that Diana's popularity and tragic death posed to the royal family; Episode 6: The Top Job. Prince Charles is the most outspoken heir to the throne, but will his reign make or break the Windsor dynasty? Free screening Friday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. 

“The Post” -  Steven Spielberg directs Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in The Post, a thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership between The Washington Post's Katharine Graham (Streep), the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks), as they race to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents. The two must overcome their differences as they risk their careers - and their very freedom - to help bring long-buried truths to light. “The Post” marks the first time Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have collaborated on a project. Rated PG. Playing at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at 7,  Saturday, Feb. 24; and at 2 and 7 p.m.  Sunday, Feb. 25, Wednesday, Feb. 28 (2 p.m. captioned). 

 Puccini’s “La Bohème”:  The Met Live in HD - An exciting young cast stars in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production of “La Bohème,”  the most-performed opera in Met history. Sonya Yoncheva stars as Mimì opposite Michael Fabiano as the passionate writer Rodolfo. Susanna Phillips reprises the role of the flirtatious Musetta and Lucas Meachem sings the role of her lover, the painter Marcello. 2 hours, 55 minutes – note early screen time: 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24.  Tickets: $25/$23/$5.

2018 Wild & Scenic Film Festival: Where activism gets inspired -  In the 16th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, experience the adrenaline of kayaking the wildest rivers. Climb the highest peaks and trek across the globe with adventure films from around the world. Monday, Feb. 26,  7-9 PM. Free.