“Poor Things” -  (R; 2 hours, 21 minutes) -  Nominated for 11 Academy Awards! From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Final showtime Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.

“America’s Racial Struggles on the Screen” - Ah, the issues in our complicated country, where passion prevails. What is one of the easiest ways to change hearts and minds? Telling stories.  Lincoln Theater is pleased to present a new film series – SCREEN THOUGHTS, presented by host, Christine Merser, focusing on America’s Racial Struggles on the Screen. Christine will present an introduction to each film and will lead a post-screening discussion around the historical context, how the film affected the public when it was released, and it’s continued value for society. Included in this 4 part series are “In the Heat of the Night,” “Mississippi Burning,” “To Kill A Mockingbird,” and a fourth title TBD by audience choice. Subscriptions are on sale now, $27 adult and $18 members – 4 films for the price of 3! Enroll at LincolnTheater.net until Friday, Feb. 9.

“In the Heat of the Night” - (1967; 1 hour, 49 minutes) - The first film in the new film series – Screen Thoughts on “America’s Racial Struggles on the Screen.” African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger), the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth. Host Christine Merser, will present a 15-minute introduction and lead a post-screening discussion around the historical context, how the film affected the public when it was released, and it’s continued value for society. Series ticket subscriptions (4 films for the price of 3) are available. Tickets are on sale for each film at regular movie prices. Playing Thursday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. and Friday, Feb 9 at 7 p.m.

“American Fiction “ - (R; 1 hour, 57 minutes) -  Nominated for 5 Academy Awards! Cord Jefferson’s hilarious directorial debut, which confronts our culture’s obsession with reducing people to outrageous stereotypes. Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from “Black” entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, Monk uses a pen name to write an outlandish “Black” book of his own, a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain. Nominated for 5 Academy Awards, Critic’s Choice Award Winner, Golden Globe Nominee. Playing Friday,  Feb. 9 at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday,  Feb. 11 at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m.

“Compassion Cures: Building Hope by Overcoming Stigma” - Free! - Healthy Lincoln County and Lincoln Theater are pleased to bring you a special event documentary screening and panel discussion, This short documentary features collective voices and original music on how we can overcome stigma when it comes to mental health and substance misuse disorder ,and provide resources on how we can help those suffering through compassion. Post-screening panel discussion will be facilitated by Healthy Lincoln County’s William Matteson and Larissa Hannan. Special guests: Damariscotta Police Chief Jason Warlick; Director of Outreach and Community Navigation for the Central Lincoln County YMCA Karen-Ann Hagar-Smith, Behavioral Specialist and Founder of Bridging Education Corinne Pratt, Program Coordinator for the Lincoln County Recovery Community Center in Newcastle, Abigail Boudin, and Nick Loscocco, liaison for Lincoln County Options. Monday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Coming soon: “Romeo & Juliet” - National Theatre Live - Feb. 15 and 16.

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