"Primetime" - (R; 1 hour, 50 minutes) - In 2006, television journalist Chris Hansen sets out to make television history with "To Catch a Predator," the enormously popular series that turned hidden-camera sting operations into must-see TV. Robert Pattinson stars as Hansen in Primetime, a provocative new crime thriller inspired by the real-life phenomenon and the complicated legacy it left behind. As ratings climb and the operation grows increasingly ambitious, the film turns its attention to the people behind the cameras—and the increasingly blurred lines between journalism and entertainment, justice and spectacle. Directed by Lance Oppenheim and also starring Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers, Matthew Maher, and Bokeem Woodbine, "Primetime" is a darkly compelling look at an era of television that captivated millions while raising questions that feel even more relevant in today’s true-crime-obsessed culture. Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. (OCAP) and Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.

"Four Rational People" - (NR; 1 hour, 53 minutes) - Arts on Films series screening - After nearly 50 years, nine GRAMMY Awards, and thousands of concerts, the acclaimed Emerson String Quartet prepares to play its final notes. Four Rational People follows the legendary ensemble through its farewell season, weaving together memories from an extraordinary career with intimate glimpses of life on the road as longtime friends and collaborators confront the difficult decision to walk away from the music they love—and from one another. Both a celebration of an extraordinary musical legacy and a poignant reflection on friendship, aging, and knowing when it is time to pass the torch, the documentary culminates in one final Emerson String Quartet performance and the bittersweet reality of what comes after the curtain falls. One show only: Friday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m.

“The legacy of the Emerson String Quartet includes dozens of recordings, and it’s probably in those that the deepest lessons lie. For anyone curious to meet the musicians who made them, ‘Four Rational People’ is a decent introduction.” – Zachary Barnes, Wall Street Journal

"CatVideoFest" - (2026; NR; 1 hour, 10 minutes) - Our fuzzy overlords are back on the big screen! CatVideoFest is a hilarious, family-friendly celebration of all things feline, featuring a carefully curated collection of the latest and greatest cat videos from around the world. From outrageous internet antics and adorable submissions to animations, music videos, and legendary viral favorites, this annual compilation brings the very best of cat culture together for one joyfully entertaining experience.  Cat videos are funny on your phone—but they’re even better with an audience! Screening at 7 p.m.  Friday, Oct. 16; Saturday, Oct. 17 and Thursday, Oct. 22. See it at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 and Wednesday, Oct. 21 (OCAP).

"Verity" - ( R; 1 hour, 57 minutes) - Based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, "Verity" is a seductive psychological thriller where nothing—and no one—is quite what it seems. Struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) is hired by Jeremy Crawford (Josh Hartnett) to complete the bestselling book series of his wife, renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway), who is unable to write following a devastating accident. Lowen moves into the Crawfords’ remote estate to sort through Verity’s unfinished work, but instead discovers what appears to be a deeply disturbing autobiographical manuscript filled with shocking confessions and unsettling secrets. As Lowen becomes increasingly drawn to Jeremy and consumed by what she has uncovered, the lines between truth and fiction, attraction and manipulation, and ambition and obsession begin to blur—with dangerous consequences. Screening at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Saturday, Oct. 24, Thursday, Oct. 29; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m.(OCAP).

"Verity is high camp with a wink, a hair toss and just enough bite to draw blood.” – Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service

Harbor Theater has returned to winter hours with no regular shows on Mondays and Tuesdays. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with 2 p.m. matinees only on Wednesday (OCAP – Open Caption Screening) and Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $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 visually and hearing-impaired guests; inquire at the concession stand.

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