Queen Elizabeth II was the most photographed, the most loved and talked about, spied upon, praised, criticized, and popular woman on the planet. All over the globe and in every moment of her long life, which came to an end this year at the age of 96, people have always wanted to watch her through a peephole, discover new things about her, get to know her better, connect with her and understand her. Now, the new documentary feature, “Portrait of The Queen,” is coming exclusively to theaters, and you can see it at the historic Lincoln Theater, playing for two screenings only,  Dec. 29 and 30.

“The Banshees of Inisherin” - (R; 1 hour, 49 minutes) -  Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, “The Banshees of Inisherin” follows lifelong friends Pádraic and Colm, who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Pádraic, aided by his sister Siobhán and troubled young islander Dominic, endeavours to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But Pádraic’s repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend’s resolve and when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate, with shocking consequences. Final showtime Thursday, Dec. 29 at 2 p.m.

“Portrait of the Queen” - (PG; 1 hour, 35 minutes) -  An original portrayal of the story of The Queen from a totally new perspective: through the most intense, amazing, revealing photographic portraits of her, as shared by the extraordinary photographers who accompanied and often created the image of the British monarchy itself. Special focus is given to each of The Queen’s most intense, intimate, faithful portraits, symbols of 20th century history, contextualized by the photographers who portrayed Her Majesty – Brian Aris, Jason Bell, Julian Calder, Chris Levine, David Montgomery, and John Swannell.

In addition, sincere, spontaneous comments from British subjects alternate with conversations featuring photographer and Camera Press photo agency co-owner Emma Blau, Valentino Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli; actress, author, philanthropist and model Isabella Rossellini, and Susan Sarandon, actor and activist, who met the Queen in person and gives viewers a more private, intimate reflection on the role, obligations and complexities of being a monarch. Also featuring British actor Charles Dance, winner of the Screen Actors Guild Award for the series The Crown. Playing Thursday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 adult, $13 member, and $5 youth 18 and under.

“Armageddon Time” - (R; 1 hour, 54 minutes) -  From acclaimed filmmaker James Gray, Armageddon Time is a deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. The film features an all-star cast including Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong. Playing Friday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m.; plays at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 4; also Thursday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m.

Coming soon: “Gold Diggers of 1933” -  Jan 5 and 6;  “The Menu” - Jan. 6.

Tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime or in advance through the theater’s online box office at www.LincolnTheater.net. Movie tickets are $9 adult, $6 members and youth 18 and under. Event ticket prices vary. Covid protocols on the website. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St. in downtown Damariscotta. Curtain going up!