“The Boy and the Heron” - (PG13; 2 hours, 4 minutes) - From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) comes a new critically-acclaimed fantasy adventure. After losing his mother during the war, young Mahito moves to his family’s estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito’s new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the tower, and enters a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead. As he embarks on an epic journey with the heron as his guide, Mahito must uncover the secrets of this world, and the truth about himself. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. (OCAP), Thursday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m.

"Walks, soars and gambols all over the competition. There’s no one quite as wondrous as Miyazaki." - Nick Howells, London Evening Standard

“A Place In the Sun” - Classic Film Series selection - (1951; NR; 2 hours, 2 minutes) -  In this classic version of Theodore Dreiser's novel "An American Tragedy," George Eastman (Montgomery Clift), the nephew of a wealthy industrialist, is excluded from high society and given a blue-collar job at his uncle's factory. While ascending the ranks of the company, George becomes romantically involved with co-worker Alice Tripp (Shelley Winters). However, when he is introduced to socialite Angela Vickers (Elizabeth Taylor), he quickly falls for her, leading to a tragic love triangle. TWO SHOWS ONLY: Thursday, January 11, 2 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2 p.m.

"One of the great studio dramas of the period and one of this column's favourite films, with haunting performances from Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift." - Evan Williams, The Australian

“The Color Purple” -  (PG-13; 2 hours, 21 minutes) - A story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical, “The Color Purple” is a decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Plays at 7 p.m. opening night, Friday, Jan. 12; Saturday, Jan. 13;  Thursday, January 18, 7 p.m.; with two  2 p.m. shows Sunday, Jan. 14 and Wednesday, January 17 (OCAP).

"This iteration beautifully honors all the previous genres with respect and reverence, yet makes it palatable for a whole new generation in the 21st-century. Danielle Brooks straddles humor and drama with meticulous precision, stealing every scene." - Carla Renata, TheWrap

Harbor Theater is open for 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday and Sunday; shows Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for members and children under 18. ADA-mandated Audio Descriptive (AD) and Closed Caption (CC) devices are available for the visually and hearing-impaired. Inquire at the concession stand.