At the Movies

‘Jersey Boys,’ Helen Mirren, more: This week at The Harbor Theatre

“Jersey Boys” plays Aug. 21 followed by “The Hundred Foot Journey” Aug. 22-27
Thu, 08/21/2014 - 1:00pm

Story Location:
185 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
United States

“Jersey Boys,” directed by Clint Eastwood, is based on the Tony Award-winning musical about the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. Their song hits included “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Dawn,” “Rag Doll,” “Bye Bye Baby,” “Who Loves You” and many more.

“Jersey Boys” is rated R. It plays Thursday, August 21 at 7 p.m.

“The Hundred Foot Journey,” produced by Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey, stars Helen Mirren. When Hassan Kadam and his family, led by Papa, move to a quaint village in the south of France with the grand plan of opening an Indian restaurant in the picturesque countryside, they are undeterred by the fact that only 100-feet opposite stands a Michelin starred classical French eatery.

However upon encountering the icy proprietress, Madame Mallory (Mirren), the Kadam family realize they may have bitten off more than they can chew. Outraged by the new arrivals, Madame Mallory is determined to have their business shut down. As cultures clash and food flies, an all-out war escalates between the two establishments — until, that is, Hassan's passion and talent for French cuisine begin to enchant Madame Mallory.

Then, even she can't deny this young chef could have what it takes to garner even more acclaim for her beloved restaurant. This, along with his new-found friendship with her beautiful sous chef Marguerite, starts to weave a magic between the two cultures and, despite their different tastes, they discover an unlikely recipe for success that surprises them all.

“The Hundred Foot Journey” is rated PG. It plays Friday through Wednesday, Aug. 22 through Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m.

Coming Aug. 29: Woody Allen's “Magic In the Moonlight.”

Theatre memberships and pre-show screen ads help the theatre to stay open offseason. The theatre is also available for parties, special events and private screenings. Further information is available in the lobby and at: www.harbortheatre.net

Visit the theatre on Facebook or call the 24-hour movie phone: 207-633-0438. The Harbor Theatre is located at the junction of Routes 27 and 96 in Boothbay Harbor, across from Hannaford's market.