Happenings
As we write this, it is truly the dog days of summer — time to escape the heat and head into the air conditioning for some great music (a benefit concert for Lincoln Academy), and great laughs with a highly acclaimed comedy from New Zealand.
‘Our Kind of Traitor’ (R; 1 hour, 47 minutes)
“Our Kind of Traitor” is adapted from the John le Carre novel of the same name. While on holiday in Marrakesh, an ordinary English couple, Perry (Ewan McGregor) and Gail (Naomie Harris), befriend a flamboyant and charismatic Russian, Dima, who unbeknownst to them is a kingpin money launderer for the Russian mafia. When Dima asks for their help to deliver classified information to the British secret services, Perry and Gail get caught in a dangerous world of international espionage and dirty politics. Final screening: 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18.
Jazz Babies: Lincoln Academy benefit concert
Lincoln Academy alumnus and Damariscotta native Bob Page and his Jazz Babies bandmates will be featured during a special performance to benefit Lincoln Academy. For additional information, check out lincolnacademy.org or call 563-3599. Show time: 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18.
‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ (PG-13; 1 hour, 41 minutes)
Julian Dennison (left) and Sam Neill in “Hunt for the Wilderpeople.”
Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside in “Hunt for the Wilderpeople.” He quickly finds himself at home with his new foster family: the loving Aunt Bella, the cantankerous Uncle Hec (Sam Neill), and dog Tupac. When a tragedy strikes that threatens to ship Ricky to another home, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush in this charming, funny movie. Playing at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday-Thursday, Aug. 19-25.
Confirmed films
Steve Carell in Woody Allen’s “Cafe Society” (PG-13) opens Friday, Aug. 26
Matt Damon is “Jason Bourne” (PG-13) opens Friday, Sept. 2
“Captain Fantastic” (R) opens Friday, Sept. 9
“Indignation” (R) opens Friday, Sept. 16
Coming soon
Meryl Streep in “Florence Foster Jenkins” (PG-13)
“Equity” (R)
“The Light Between Oceans” (PG-13)
Tom Hanks in “Sully” (PG-13)
Upcoming special events
Ralph Fiennes in “Richard III,” captured live from London, plays Saturday, Sept. 10
Kenneth Branagh’s “Romeo and Juliet” plays Thursday, Sept. 15
Also in September, the National Theatre Live will return with an encore broadcast of “A View from the Bridge” and a live broadcast of “The Threepenny Opera.”
Finally
For more information, go to lcct.org, call the box office at 563-3424, drop by at 2 Theater St. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, or email info@atthelincoln.org. Like Lincoln Theater on Facebook.
