The Harbor Theatre

“Black Mass” tells the story of Irish mobster James "Whitey" Bulger (Johnny Depp). In 1970s South Boston, FBI Agent John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) persuades Bulger to collaborate with the FBI and eliminate a common enemy: the Italian mob. “Black Mass” relays the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in Boston history.

Reviewing for Slate, Dana Stevens writes “Depp's performance as Bulger is as strong, and as energized, as anything he's done on screen for years.”

“Black Mass,” rated R, plays Wednesday, Oct.14 and Thursday, Oct.15 at 7 p.m.

Inspired by a true story, "Learning To Drive" stars Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson and Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley, in a feel-good comedy about an improbable friendship.

Wendy Shields is a book editor from New York facing a marriage crisis. Darwan Singh Tur is a driving instructor from India with an abiding respect for tradition. When Wendy sets out to reclaim her independence, she hits a unique roadblock - she never learned to drive. She hires Darwan, a driving instructor and part-time cabdriver, to teach her. They form an unlikely bond that inspires each to embrace the humor, freedom, and strength that come with starting anew.

The film premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival and was voted first-runner up for the People's Choice Award.

Reviewing for CBS Radio, Bill Bregoli describes “Learning To Drive as "The most delightful culture clash since Best Exotic Marigold Hotel! Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley are a perfect pair. A gem!"

“Learning To Drive,” rated R, plays at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, Saturday, Oct. 17, Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Oct. 22; and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18.

The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

“Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House”: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty celebrates our community with a free showing of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy. In this classic 1948 tale, a man and his wife decide they can afford to have a house in the country built to their specifications. It's a lot more trouble than they think. Come enjoy a glass of wine, a bite to eat, a fun film, and the chance to win a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Community Energy Fund. Plays Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m.

NT Live: “Hamlet”: Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. Plays Thursday, Oct. 15 at 2 and 7 p.m.

“Learning to Drive”: As her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer (Patricia Clarkson) takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor (Ben Kingsley) with marriage troubles of his own. In each others' company they find the courage to get back on the road and the strength to take the wheel. Plays Friday, Oct. 16 at 3 and 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2 and 7 p.m.

The Met Live in HD: Verdi’s “Otello”: A new staging of Verdi’s masterpiece Otello, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and directed by Bartlett Sher, opened the Met season and is now being telecast to theaters. Aleksandrs Antonenko sings his first Met performances of the tormented Moor of Venice, with Sonya Yoncheva in her role debut as his wife, Desdemona, and Željko Lucic as Otello’s sinister rival, Iago. Saturday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m.

The Bolshoi Ballet: “Giselle”: This treasure of romantic ballet is one of the oldest and greatest in classical repertoire, touching upon the great romantic themes: a doomed love affair ending in tragedy, a dive into fantasy and ultimate redemption through the power of love. The Bolshoi is renowned for its intimate and emotionally intense interpretation of this beloved drama. Plays Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more information, call 207-563-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.net.