This week at the Harbor Theater

Sun, 03/17/2024 - 8:30am

Story Location:
185 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
United States

“Perfect Days” - (PG; 2 hours, 3 minutes) - Directed and co-written by Wim Wenders, delivers an absorbing slice-of-life drama propelled by the remarkable performance of Kôji Yakusho. Set in Tokyo, the film follows Hirayama, a toilet cleaner content with his simple life. Immersed in his love for music, books, and photography, Hirayama's structured routine is disrupted by unexpected encounters that gradually unveil his intriguing past. Wenders' skillful storytelling adds another quietly soaring gem to his esteemed filmography. Final shows Wednesday, March 20, 2 p.m. (OCAP), Thursday, March 21, 7 p.m.

Exhibition On Screen: “The Impressionists and the Man Who Made Them” - (90 minutes) - An eagerly anticipated exhibition travelling from the Musee d’Orsay Paris to the National Gallery London and then the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is the focus of the most comprehensive film ever made about the Impressionists. The exhibition brings together Impressionist art accumulated by Paul Durand-Ruel, the 19th century Parisian art collector. Degas, Manet Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Sisley, are among the artists that he helped to establish through his galleries in London, New York and Paris. The exhibition, bringing together Durand-Ruel’s treasures, is the focus of the film, which also interweaves the story of Impressionism and a look at highlights from Impressionist collections in several prominent American galleries. ONE SHOW ONLY! Friday, March 22, 2 p.m.

“Ordinary Angels” - (PG; 1 hour, 56 minutes) - This heartfelt tale is inspired by true events, focusing on Sharon (Hilary Swank), a determined but struggling hairdresser in rural Kentucky. When she crosses paths with Ed (Alan Ritchson), a widowed father striving to support his two daughters, including one in need of a life-saving liver transplant, Sharon discovers a newfound purpose. Driven by compassion, she becomes determined to aid the family, demonstrating unwavering resolve in the face of adversity. This inspiring story celebrates the power of faith, the beauty of everyday miracles, and the presence of extraordinary kindness in ordinary people. Plays at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22; Saturday, March 23; Thursday, March 28. And at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 27 (OCAP).

“Ordinary Angels hits some of the same beats as a Lifetime movie, but the stakes are so high that it never feels cheesy. Swank’s performance -- Southern accent, big hair, and all -- will remind you why she has two Oscars.” – Eliza C. Thompson, Bust Magazine

Coming soon: “The Taste of Things” -  In 1889 France, The Taste of Things invites viewers into the world of Dodin Bouffant (Benoit Magimel), a chef living with his devoted personal cook and lover, Eugénie (Juliette Binoche). Opens Friday, March 29.

Harbor Theater is open for 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday (OCAP – Open Caption Screening) and Sunday; shows Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for members and 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.