This week at the Lincoln Theater
"The Testament of Ann Lee" - (R; 2 hours, 17 minutes) - Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker's irrepressible leader, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. The Testament of Ann Lee captures the ecstasy and agony of her quest to build a utopia, featuring more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous movements. Final showtime Thursday, March 5 at 2 p.m.
"Born Yesterday" - (1950; 1 hour, 43 minutes) - Film #5 in Lincoln Theater's Classic Film Club. Brassy blonde moll Billie Dawn (Judy Holliday) hits Washington, D.C., with her unscrupulous millionaire sugar daddy, Harry Brock (Broderick Crawford), and his sleazy lawyer, Jim Devery (Howard St. John), who has been pressuring Harry to marry Billie by pointing out that a wife cannot be forced to testify against her husband. In an effort to make Billie more socially acceptable, Harry hires journalist Paul Verrall (William Holden) to smarten her up -- and sparks soon fly between the pair. Jeannie MacDonald, film historian and Classic Film Club host, will presesent a brief intro before the film and a post screening Q & A. Playing Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. and Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. The Classic Film Club is generously sponsored by Drum & Drum Real Estate.
"A Private Life" - (R; 1 hour, 47 minutes – In French and English) - When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner (Jodie Foster) learns of the death of one of her patients she is deeply troubled. Convinced that it was murder, she decides to investigate. Playing Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 7 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, March 11 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Thursday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Presented in partnership with Maine Health - Lincoln Health School Based Health Centers.
"The Fifth Step" - (R; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - National Theatre Live - Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, PBS’ Sherlock) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Playing Thursday, Marxh 12 at 6 p.m. and FrisY, March 13 at 2 p.m. (with open captions). Broadcasts from NT Live are generously sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management.
Coming soon: "EPiC" - March 13; Exhibition on Screen: " Turner and Constable" - March 19 & 20.
Tickets are available in advance through the theater’s box office at www.LincolnTheater.org. Any remaining tickets are available beginning 30 minutes before showtime. Movie tickets are $10 adult and $7 LT membera and youth 18 and under. Special event ticket prices vary. Wednesday matinee screenings contain Open Captions unless otherwise specified. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St. in Damariscotta. Curtain going up!
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