This week at the Lincoln Theater

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 12:30pm

Story Location:
2 Theater Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
United States

    The newest release from director Olivia Wilde, “Don’t Worry Darling,” is an entertaining psychological thriller, with plenty of drama, and will satisfy the mystery lovers as well. While critics found the plot to be messy, in contrast audiences were captivated and on the edge of their seats. And both critics and audiences agree on star Florence Pugh’s incredible and chilling performance as the seemingly happy housewife, Alice.

    “See How They Run” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - In the West End of 1950s London plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and eager rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril. Final show Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m.

    “Jack Absolute Flies Again” – NT Live - (3 hours) - ‘A snortingly good, crowd-pleasing comedy’ (Daily Mail). Filmed live from the National Theatre in London comes a hilarious new play, set in 1940s British summertime. After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to rejoin his fearless young Hurricane squadron at RAF Fontwell. Once back on British soil, Jack is shocked to find his old flame, Lydia, on the base. He sets his sights on winning her heart, but with turbulence and hilarity never far away, his advances quickly turn to anarchy. Playing Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $13/members and $5/youth.

    “Don’t Worry Darling” - (R; 2 hours, 2 minutes) - Alice and Jack are lucky to be living in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who work for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. The 1950’s societal optimism espoused by their CEO, Frank–equal parts corporate visionary and motivational life coach–anchors every aspect of daily life in the tight-knit desert utopia. While the husbands spend every day inside the Victory Project Headquarters, their wives get to spend their time enjoying the beauty, luxury, and debauchery of their community. Life is perfect, with every resident’s needs met by the company. All they ask in return is discretion and unquestioning commitment to the Victory cause. But when cracks in her idyllic life begin to appear, Alice can’t help questioning exactly what they’re doing in Victory, and why. From Director Olivia Wilde, starring Harry Styles, Chris Pine, and Florence Pugh. Plays at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29; at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct 30 and Thursday, Nov. 3; and at 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2.

    “The Wake Up Call” - With post-screening talkback and reception - (1 hour, 10 minutes) - Join us for this special free event in honor of our veterans. A free screening of the documentary film will be followed by a talk back with filmmakers Alison Gilkey and Eric Neudel, and a reception at The Peace Gallery, Damariscotta’s Veterans Art Collaborative and Community Resource. See press release for the screening elsewhere in this section of the paper. Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.

    Coming soon: “Baby Face” (1933) - Nov 3 & 4; “The Good House” – Nov. 4

    Tickets are available at the door starting 30 minutes before showtime or online in advance through the theater’s website at www.LincolnTheater.net. Tickets are $8 adult, $6 members and youth 18 and under. Event ticket prices vary. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St. in downtown Damariscotta. Curtain going up!