"The Life of Chuck" - (R; 1 hour, 50 minutes) - Based on Stephen King's novella of the same name. Told in three acts played in reverse, "The Life of Chuck" traces the final moments of Charles “Chuck” Krantz (Tom Hiddleston), a Maine-born accountant who dies at 39 from a brain tumor—with the end of his life mysteriously triggering an animated global apocalypse.

In the middle act, Chuck encounters a street drummer and launches into an exuberant dance, celebrating life and connection despite his illness. The final act rewinds to his troubled childhood in Maine: orphaned and raised by grandparents (including an evocative turn from Mark Hamill), eager to unlock hidden truths and embrace every moment—even knowing his fate.

"King’s famed small-town Maine atmosphere shines throughout, and in Flanagan’s hands, the film leans into the emotional, even surreal, moments, especially a breathtaking street dance symbolizing joy in the face of loss. The result is a soul-stirring meditation on life’s fleeting beauty, its connections, and the bittersweet grace of acceptance. Wednesday, July 9, 2 p.m. (OCAP screening), Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m.

“A lot of movies barely have a point of view at all. This one is a prism in comparison. It gives viewers what David Lynch called “room to dream.”- Matt Zoller Seitz, RoberEbert.com 

"Materialists" - (R; 116 minutes) - Lucy (Dakota Johnson) is a high-powered matchmaker in New York, where love is measured in income and compromise. When she begins dating wealthy financier Harry (Pedro Pascal) while still pining for her struggling actor ex, John (Chris Evans), Lucy faces a choice between glossy perfection and genuine connection. The film takes a sharp look at relationships as financial transactions—but cracks open when Lucy rediscovers what truly matters: emotional truth over superficial compatibility. In a standout, memeworthy scene, Harry reveals he underwent six inches of leg-lengthening surgery—exposing the absurd extremes of a society obsessed with curated perfection. Ultimately, Lucy breaks away from the idealized fantasy to rekindle real romance with John, choosing authenticity over status. Directed and written by Celine Song (Past Lives), this A24 release balances smart social critique with emotional depth. With performances by Johnson, Evans, and Pascal, Materialists is a powerfully honest romantic dramedy—beautiful yet brutally real, questioning the true value of love in our commodified world. Opening Friday, July 11, 7 p.m.; continues at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 12;  Monday, July 14; Tuesday, July 15 and Thursday, July 17. Screens at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13; and Wednesday, July 16 at 2 p.m. (OCAP), 

“Materialists is exquisitely made, character-driven and talky, with some glittering dialogue. It's the kind of idiosyncratic film a director sometimes gets to do after a great success and Song makes the most of it.” - Caryn James, BBC.com

Coming soon: "Lilo & Stitch" - July 18.

Harbor Theater is open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day with 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday (OCAP – Open Caption Screening) and Sunday (regular screening). Shows nightly at 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 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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