Maine's Capital Area

Lithgow Movie Night Series: Books to Films

This fall and winter we will be offering a selection of movies which were based on short stories and books. The films will be shown in our program room at the Ballard Center and yes, there will be popcorn! This program is presented by Adult Services and Technical Services, and is intended for adult audiences. MPAA film ratings are listed with the titles below.

All films will begin at 6:00.

Sept 17 - The Help - Based on the novel by Kathryn Stockett|PG-13|Copyright: Dreamworks Pictures)

Oct 1 - They Live, Based on the short story "Eight O'clock in the Morning"by Ray Nelson, rating: R | Copyright: Universal Pictures

Oct 15 - Misery Based on the novel by Stephen King, rating: R | Copyright Columbia

Nov 5 - Rebecca Based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier, rating: [not rated] | Copyright: Walt Disney Pictures

Nov 19 - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Based on the memoir by Jean-Dominique Bauby |  MPAA rating: PG-13 | Copyright: Miramax

Dec 3 - True Grit (Based on the novel by Charles Portis, rating: PG-13 | Copyright: Paramount Pictures)

Dec 17 - Scrooged Adapted from "A Christmas Carol", by Charles Dickens, rating: PG-13 | Copyright: Paramount Pictures