This week at the Harbor Theater
"SEPTEMBER 5" - (R; 1 hour, 35 minutes) - Set against the backdrop of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, this film explores the pivotal moment when sports journalism was thrust into the harrowing reality of global crisis. The film follows an American sports broadcasting team as they pivot from covering the games to reporting on the unfolding hostage situation involving Israeli athletes. With an estimated one billion people watching worldwide, their coverage would forever change the landscape of live news. "September 5" offers a gripping and fresh perspective on a moment that reshaped media history capturing the urgency, responsibility, and human cost behind one of the most shocking events ever broadcast live. Final sbows: Wednesday, March 12, 2 p.m. (OCAP), Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m.
"Paddington In Peru" - (PG; 1 hour, 46 minutes) - FAMILY PASS DEAL - Get ready for the journey of a lifetime as "Paddington In Peru" brings the world’s most beloved bear back to his his homeland, Peru. Following the adventures of "Paddington" and "Paddington 2," he is still living happily with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens. When he receives a letter from the Reverend Mother, the blithe guitar strumming nun who runs the Home for Retired Bears, informing him that Aunt Lucy misses him dearly, he knows he simply must visit her as soon as possible. With his shiny new British passport in hand, Paddington is joined by the Browns, including the ever-resourceful Mrs. Bird, on an epic journey that none of them will ever forget. Along the way the group meet new friends, including the dashing riverboat captain Hunter and his daughter Gina. They join them on their thrilling escapades through the Amazon rainforest and up to the stunning mountain peaks of Peru. Unexpected challenges uncover surprising secrets...This cinematic adventure reinforces the importance of family and the joy of embracing one’s heritage. Family Pass Deal: Get two FREE admissions (1 adult and 1 child's ticket) and one FREE large popcorn per family. For passes and additional information visit www.boothbaycinema.org. Opening, Friday, March 14, 7 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 7 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2 p.m. (OCAP), and Thursday, March 20, 7 p.m.
"This movie’s got it. It’s not trying to be anything but a slapstick comedy with a sentimental heart, and it gets into that zone immediately and stays there." – Matt Zoller Seitz, RogerEbert.com
"The Last Picture Show" - (1971; R; 1 hour, 58 minutes) - Classic Film Series - Set in a fading Texas town in the early 1950s, this is a poignant coming-of-age drama about love, loss, and the slow decline of small-town life. Directed by Peter Bogdanovich and based on Larry McMurtry’s novel, the film follows best friends Sonny (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane (Jeff Bridges) as they navigate shifting relationships and uncertain futures while the town’s beloved movie theater prepares to close its doors. Features a stellar ensemble cast, including Cybill Shepherd (breakout role) and Oscar-winning performances from Cloris Leachman and Ben Johnson; Jeff Bridges and Ellen Burstyn. With its striking black-and-white cinematography and deeply evocative storytelling, The Last Picture Show remains a haunting and timeless American classic. TWO SHOWS ONLY at 2 p.m. - Thursday, March 13 and Saturday, March 15.
“An American classic in every sense.” – Matt Brunson, Film Frenzy
Coming soon: Exhibition on Screen – "Dawn of Impressionism" - March 21 and 22 at 2 p.m.
Harbor Theater is open for 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday (OCAP – Open Caption Screening) and Sunday (regular screening). Shows are offered Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. nightly. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children under 18. Member prices are $8 for adults and $6 for 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.
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