This week at Harbor Theater
“The Good House” - (R; 1 hour, 43 minutes) - A terrifically entertaining comedy/drama with fabulous performances by luminous stars Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline that’s literally close to home. Set on Boston’s North Shore, an area whose fishing towns are being gentrified, The Good House takes us into the houses and hearts of realtor Hildy Good (Weaver) and fisherman Frank Getchell (Kline). Hildy, who’s warm but tough, is the top realtor in the area… but has a bit of a drinking problem that isn’t always quite hidden behind houses’ walls. Frank, who’s salt of the earth except that he’s salt of the sea, is equally successful, and the two have a longstanding flame that burns brighter, if mostly controlled, as they age. Plays at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12; Thursday, Oct. 13; Friday, Oct. 14; Saturday, Oct. 15; Wednesday, Oct. 19; Thursday, Oct. 20; with a 2 p.m. matinee only Sunday, Oct. 16.
“This is a gorgeous role for the endlessly talented Weaver, who gives a layered, deeply lived-in performance, one of the best of the year.” – Nell Minow, Movie Mom
“Bottle Shock” - Food & Film Series - ( PG-13; 1 hour 50 minutes) - Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris. ONE SHOW ONLY: Monday, October 17, 7 p.m. Please note: that dinner reservations are closed. The public is welcome to come to the screening. Tickets for the film only are $10 adults; $8 members.
“Rickman is priceless as the self-parodying wine snob, stealing every scene he is in by continually pulling the rug from under himself.” – Jim Schembri, The Age
“Exhibition On Screen: Edward Hopper” - (90 minutes) - One show only: Friday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. Hopper’s work is the most recognizable art in America – popular, praised, and mysterious. Countless painters, photographers, filmmakers and musicians have been influenced by his art – but who was he, and how did a struggling illustrator create such a bounty of notable work? Hopper’s work is often associated with loneliness, interpreted in terms of the absence of crowds, companions, hustle and bustle etc. But it seems that Hopper’s intent was to show people enjoying their solitude, taking a reflective moment of peace and quiet. His removal of crowds from his urban scenes allows us to focus on one person’s narrative. Many of his most beloved paintings are of street scenes, coffee shops and apartments in New York City and landscapes of Cape Cod.
This new film takes a deep look into Hopper’s art, his life, and his relationships. From his early career as an illustrator, to his wife giving up her own promising art career to be his manager, to his critical and commercial acclaim, and in his own words – this film explores the enigmatic personality behind the brush … Combined with expert interviews, diaries, and a startling visual reflection of American life, Hopper brings to life America’s arguably most influential artist..
Coming soon: “Ticket To Paradise” - Oct. 21
COVID POLICY: The CDC still recommends wearing masks indoors around a crowd. Our all-fresh-air ventilation system, Merv-13 filters and thorough sanitation protocols offer a comfortable and safe atmosphere in which to enjoy the film. Please choose your seat with social distancing in mind.
Harbor Theater is open Wednesday through Sunday at 7 p.m. with a matinee only on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for members and children under 18. Tickets will be sold at the concession stand. ADA-mandated Audio Descriptive (AD) and Closed Caption (CC) devices available for the visually and hearing-impaired. Inquire at the concession stand.
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