Here is a quick reminder of the schedule for this week. Tonight we open a brand new film, THE GIVER (PG-13) from director Philip Noyce (RABBIT PROOF FENCE) starring Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges based on the Newbery Award-winning book by Lois Lowry. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the fast and funny HERCULES extends our program in one direction, while Brendan Gleeson as a conniving but goodhearted mayor of a dying town in the charming THE GRAND SEDUCTION goes off in the other direction. Something for everyone! We also have 2 special events coming on Sunday; first a free afternoon matinee of INTO THE ARCTIC 2, the next in our summer environmental film series sponsored by the Maine Chapter of the Sierra Club. And for the late night we have another installment of our popular and fun IMPROVISION with the talented crew from ImprovAcadia at 11pm. Have a great week! -L
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Fri Aug 15 - Thurs Aug 28 (two weeks)
THE GIVER (PG-13) 100min 5:30 and 8:00
BRAND NEW! Based on Lois Lowry’s Newbery Medal winning novel, this haunting story centers on Jonas, (Brenton Thwaites) who lives in a contented although colorless world. When he starts spending time with the Giver (Jeff Bridges) who keeps all the community’s memories, he quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths about his community’s secret past and, despite the extreme odds, realizes he must escape this world to protect them all, a challenge no one has ever succeeded at before. Also starring Meryl Street, Alexander Skarsgård, Katie Holmes, and Taylor Swift, and directed by Philip Noyce. trailer
Fri Aug 15 - Mon Aug 18
This fast-paced and funny revision of the classic myth, adapted from Steve Moore’s graphic novel, stars Dwayne Johnson as the ancient Greek demi-God, son of Zeus, who has lived his entire life as a mortal man. With six other lost souls, after the entreaties of Princess Ergenia, they hire themselves out as mercenaries to Lord Cotys (John Hurt) King of Thrace to train his soldiers into the greatest army of all time to defeat a tyrannical warlord Rhesus. Brett Ratner (Horrible Bosses, Rush Hour) directs; Ian McShane and Joseph Fiennes costar. It is a fast-paced epic action picture with impressive special effects, pure popcorn. trailer
Tues Aug 19 - Thurs Aug 21
Brendan Gleeson (Harry Potter, In Bruges) stars in this English language remake of a French Canadian film, Seducing Dr. Lewis. In this eccentric, endearing comedy, he is the mayor of a small, picturesque Newfoundland fishing village whose economy has been devastated by the collapse of the fishing industry. They have the potential to lure a recycling company and plenty of jobs, but to be considered, the town must have a full-time doctor. When an American surgeon (Taylor Kitsch) gets stopped at customs with contraband, they hope they can entice him, with a little deception, to stay. trailer
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INTO THE ARCTIC II (NR) 85min 2pm FREE
For years, artist Cory Trépanier has explored and painted some of the wildest places in Canada. Few have walked into these landscapes. Even fewer have captured them on canvas. Now, he's gone further, into a breathtaking Arctic wilderness to experience and paint a land that might never be the same again. Join Cory for three months of filming in a dozen arctic locations, many which have never painted or filmed before, as he brings his fresh perspective to the hidden treasures at the top of the world. Experience the majesty of the north through stunning cinematography and the dramatic experiences of a passionate artist. Featured Speakers, Cory Trépanier and John Demos of the Alaska Wilderness League. trailer
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