At the Theaters

Motherhood, childhood and espionage

Wed, 08/17/2016 - 1:00pm

The Harbor Theatre

“Jason Bourne” Bourne (Matt Damon) is back after he walking away from the agency that trained him to become a deadly weapon 10 years ago. Hoping to draw him out of the shadows, CIA director Robert Dewey assigns hacker and counterinsurgency expert Heather Lee to find him. Lee suspects that former operative Nicky Parsons is also looking for him. As she begins tracking the duo, Bourne finds himself back in action battling a sinister network that utilizes terror and technology to maintain unchecked power.

“Jason Bourne” is the fifth film based on the Bourne character created by novelist Robert Ludlum. It's rated PG13 and plays through Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.
"Bad Moms" is the story of Amy (Mila Kunis) who has a great husband, overachieving children, beautiful home and successful career. Unfortunately, she's also overworked, exhausted and ready to snap. Fed up, she joins forces with two other stressed-out mothers (Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn) to get away from daily life and conventional responsibilities.

As the gals go wild with their newfound freedom, they set themselves up for the ultimate showdown with PTA queen bee Gwendolyn and her clique of seemingly perfect moms.

Kate Erbland, writing for indieWIRE describes "Bad Moms" as "A female-driven story that doesn't shy away from bad behavior while also touting the importance of familial bonds and solid parenting choices".

“Bad Moms” is rated R (for sex, profanity, drugs and smoking). Plays Friday, Aug. 19 through Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Aug. 21.

Coming Aug. 26: Woody Allen's “Cafe Society.”

The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

“Our Kind of Traitor” Adapted from the John le Carré novel, while on holiday in Marrakech, an ordinary English couple, Perry (Ewan McGregor) and Gail (Naomie Harris), befriend a flamboyant and charismatic Russian, Dima, who unbeknownst to them is a kingpin money launderer for the Russian mafia.

When Dima asks for their help to deliver classified information to the British Secret Services, Perry and Gail get caught in a dangerous world of international espionage and dirty politics. Rated R. Final screening Thursday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m.

Jazz Babies: Lincoln Academy Benefit Concert Lincoln Academy alumnus and Damariscotta native Bob Page, along with his Jazz Babies band-mates, will be featured during this special performance Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. For additional information, visit www.lincolnacademy.org or call 207-563-3599.

“Hunt for the Wilderpeople” Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside. He quickly finds himself at home with his new foster family: the loving Aunt Bella, the cantankerous Uncle Hec (Sam Neill), and dog Tupac.

When a tragedy strikes that threatens to ship Ricky to another home, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush in this charming, funny movie. Rated PG-13. Playing Friday, Aug. 19 through Thursday, Aug. 25 at 3 & 7 p.m.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more information, call 207-563-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.org.