Happenings
As we move toward the fall months, our movie schedule broadens to include other live, or captured-live, performances from around the world. September marks the return of theater performances from London’s West End – including two Shakespeare classics, an American theater classic, and a classic musical, all of which can be seen at Lincoln Theater. And don’t miss “Captain Fantastic,” a family saga that is being talked about as one of the best films of the year.
‘Jason Bourne’ (PG-13; 2 hours, 3 minutes)
It’s been 10 years since Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) walked away from the agency that trained him to become a deadly weapon. Hoping to draw him out of the shadows, CIA director Robert Dewey assigns hacker and counterinsurgency expert Heather Lee to find him. Lee suspects that former operative Nicky Parsons is also looking for him. As Lee begins tracking the duo, Bourne finds himself back in action battling a sinister network that utilizes terror and technology to maintain unchecked power. The CIA’s most dangerous former operative is thus drawn out of hiding to uncover more explosive truths about his past. Final screenings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8.
‘Captain Fantastic’ (R; 1 hour, 58 minutes)
Actor Viggo Mortensen and his on-screen family in “Captain Fantastic.”
Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, isolated from society, a devoted father (Viggo Mortensen) dedicates his life to transforming his six young children into extraordinary adults. But when a tragedy strikes the family, they are forced to leave this self-created paradise and begin a journey into the outside world that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent and brings into question everything he’s taught them. Playing at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9; at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10; and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 11 and Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Almeida Live: Shakespeare’s ‘Richard III’ (3 hours)
The Almeida Theatre in London makes its live screening debut with a new adaptation of “Richard III,” directed by Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold, with Ralph Fiennes as Shakespeare’s most notorious villain and Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Margaret. Captured live at The Almeida Theatre. Suitable for audience members 15 years of age and older. Playing at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ (2 hours, 40 minutes)
The Kenneth Branagh Theater Company presents “Romeo and Juliet.” A longstanding feud between Verona’s Montague and Capulet families brings about devastating consequences for two young lovers caught in the conflict. Branagh co-directs with Rob Ashford, reuniting with the stars of his celebrated film of “Cinderella,” Richard Madden and Lily James, as Romeo and Juliet. Also featuring Sir Derek Jacobi as Mercutio and Meera Syal as The Nurse. Captured live from London’s West End. “Romeo and Juliet” will be screened in high-definition black-and-white. Playing at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15..
Confirmed films
“Indignation” (R) opens Friday, Sept. 16
Meryl Streep as “Florence Foster Jenkins” (PG-13) opens Friday, Sept. 23
“Equity” (R) opens Friday, Sept. 30
Coming soon
“The Light Between Oceans” (PG-13)
Tom Hanks is “Sully” (PG-13)
Upcoming special events
National Theatre Live returns with an encore broadcast of “A View from the Bridge” on Sunday, Sept. 18 and a live broadcast of “The Threepenny Opera” on Thursday, Sept. 22. Tickets are now on sale.
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.
