Yesterday for date day the HH and I headed to the Lincoln Theater in downtown Damariscotta to see the film, The Quiet Girl. I had first come across the movie somewhere online and knew instantly that I wanted to see it.
“Nine-year-old Cait is sent away from her overcrowded, dysfunctional family to live with foster parents for the summer. Quietly struggling at school and at home, she has learned to hide in plain sight from those around her. She blossoms in their care, but in this house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers one painful truth.”
A few days later we spotted the movie poster for The Quiet Girl as we were walking in downtown Damariscotta and then a few days ago I was reminded of it once again and decided to look up the movie times for it.
And, as luck would have it, yesterday at 2pm was the last showing of the film, so off we went… to the first movie we’ve seen together in over 7 years.
The Lincoln Movie Theater {or rather the Lincoln Hall} was built in 1875 and cost a whopping $28,500 to build. Which to me, seems like quite a hefty sum for back in 1875. {You can read all about its construction and history HERE.}
These days the building houses Sherman Books, and The Barn Door Baking Company on the lower half of the building and The Lincoln Theater on the top portion.
The concession stand. Candy, popcorn, soda and tea. What more do you need?
When was the last time you went to a movie theater and got popcorn, soda, candy and a tea for $12.50?
The setting and seats were PERFECT.
And so was the movie. It was beautifully made and very moving and if you get the chance to see the movie, you’ll be so glad you did.
Really well made movies are hard to come by these days. But The Quiet Girl is a real gem.
~Mavis
Jennifer Jo says
Would this be a good family movie (with teens)?
Mavis Butterfield says
Yes. It’s rated PG-13. Your kids {and C’s} would appreciate it.
Patti Vanderbloemen says
The Passion of the Christ (2004). That was the last movie I saw in a theater. I have never really enjoyed going to the movies…I cannot sit still that long! But, turn on a classic b&w at home, and I am there on my recliner!
Glad y’all enjoyed yourselves!
Ramona says
I haven’t been to a theater since covid hit. Before that I enjoyed going to Frontier Cinema in the town I lived in Emmett, Idaho. Two of us could watch movie, eat snacks for around $10.00 total. Tuesday’s were $2.00 admission , large size popcorn, 2 medium drinks $4.50, and candy $1.25. Other nights the cost is $5.00 for admission. The owner does a lot for the community with free showings , special events, local plays at theater, etc.
For those of you that watched Breaking Bad, Aaron Paul was born in Emmett.
I miss the small town and going to that theater.
I am now back in Washington where I’m sure the price to see a movie would be a small fortune.
Pj Teuman says
The book Foster, which the movie is based on, is wonderful.
Dianne says
Do you happen to know the author?
Thanks,
Dianne
Dianne says
You must have gone to an Art Theatre that shows Indie Films and Sundance Festival Winners. They really are disappearing. Glad you found one! Will need to read the book. Glad you enjoyed the movie. My husband and I went every Tuesday until Covid hit. Haven’t been to the live or regular theatre since.
Dianne
Gail says
Who is the author of “Foster?”
Pj Teuman says
Claire Keegan. It’s a novella, so a short read.