At the Theaters

Tales of espionage, mystery, horror and drama

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 7:00pm

The Harbor Theatre

“Snowden” is the politically-charged, pulse-pounding thriller staring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley, from Academy Award (R)-winning director Oliver Stone (“Platoon,” “Born on the Fourth of July,” “Wall Street” and “JFK”).

It retells the important and fascinating true story of Edward Snowden, the polarizing figure who exposed shocking illegal surveillance activities by the NSA and became one of the most wanted men in the world. He is considered a hero by some, a traitor by others. No matter which you believe, the epic story of why he did it, who he left behind, and how he pulled it off makes for one of the most compelling movies of the year.

"Snowden," is rated R (for language and some sexuality/nudity) and plays Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.

"The Girl on the Train", commuter Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) catches daily glimpses of a seemingly perfect couple, Scott and Megan, from the window of her train. One day, Watson witnesses something shocking unfold in the backyard of the strangers’ home. Rachel tells the authorities after learning that Megan is now missing and feared dead. Unable to trust her own memory, the troubled woman begins her own investigation, while police suspect that Rachel may have crossed a dangerous line. 

The screenplay, based on Paula Hawkins' 2015 debut novel, was written by Erin Cressida Wilson and directed by Tate Taylor. "The Girl on the Train", rated R, plays Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:00pm also Sunday matinee at 2:00pm. (10-28-11/3)

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

“Sully” On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the "Miracle on the Hudson" when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career.

Tom Hanks stars in this thrilling portrait of an heroic airline pilot. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Final screenings Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 2 and 7 p.m.

NT Live Encore: “Frankenstein” This thrilling production features Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s “Sherlock,” “The Imitation Game”) and Jonny Lee Miller (CBS’s “Elementary,” “Trainspotting”), returns in an encore broadcast just in time for Halloween. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered Creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Screens Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2 and 7 p.m.- 2 hours, no intermission.

“Hell or High Water” Texas brothers Toby (Chris Pine) and Tanner (Ben Foster), come together after years divided to rob branches of the bank threatening to foreclose on their family land. For them, the hold-ups are just part of a last-ditch scheme to take back a future that seemed to have been stolen from under them. Justice seems to be theirs, until they find themselves on the radar of Texas Ranger, Marcus (Jeff Bridges) looking for one last grand pursuit on the eve of his retirement.

“Hell or High Water” is rated R. The film plays at 2 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, Saturday, Oct. 29, Sunday, Oct. 30, Wednesday, Nov. 2 and Thursday, Nov. 3.

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