The 10 Best Films and Television Shows Shot in Hawai‘i
From Marvel’s “Inhumans” to “Magnum, P.I.,” we rank the biggest movies and series ever filmed in the Islands.
James Charisma
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Are We Really Cashing in On TV And Film Production in Hawai‘i, Or Is It Just a Hollywood Illusion?
Last year was Hawai‘i’s most lucrative year to date for film production. So why are we setting limits that some say will keep studios away?
How Screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell Went from Hawai‘i to Hollywood
Local twins and screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell hadn’t planned a future in film. Yet they went from Hawai‘i to Hollywood. Here’s how.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Thanksgiving 2019
A sweet guide to which Honolulu City and County services will available or suspended in observance of Thanksgiving on Nov. 28, 2019.
Local Artists Paint Honolulu’s Streets With Surprising Hawai‘i-Inspired Art
It’s not just about massive murals. Some local artists are going smaller scale with their street art.
Catch Improv Rock ‘n’ Roll Band Oil in the Alley at the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival
Oil in the Alley is an improv rock ‘n’ roll band that literally makes it up as they go along. Find them among other funny folks at the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival this weekend.
Best of Honolulu 2019
Discover all the 2019 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best Services on O‘ahu
The 47 editorial and reader picks for the places in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
The 10 Worst Films and Television Shows Shot in Hawai‘i
From Marvel’s “Inhumans” to “Magnum, P.I.,” we rank the biggest movies and series ever filmed in the Islands.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best of Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
The 9 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best Food and Drink on O‘ahu
45 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food and beverage in town.
Is Jason Momoa Headed Back to Hawai‘i?
Based on his recent Instagram posts, he might be. And if he is, can he please, please, please make more videos with local social media stars?
3 Reasons to Check Out Emily McIlroy’s Art Exhibition at First Hawaiian Center
“The Lilies How They Grow” runs through June 14.
Hawai‘i Food News: This Mōʻiliʻili Restaurant is Giving Away 7,000 Dollars
To celebrate his restaurant’s seventh anniversary, A Place To Eat chef Willu Diaz has hidden seven stickers across O‘ahu.
Exploring Honolulu on Google Street View is Like Traveling Back in Time
Google Maps hasn’t updated its Honolulu images since 2011. Do you remember what these neighborhoods used to look like?
Quote Unquote: Honolulu’s Registrar for the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts
When he’s not coordinating the Honolulu City Lights annual holiday wreath contest or dressing up for historical re-enactments, Tory Laitila is responsible for helping manage the city’s art collection.
12 Tasty Ways to Satisfy Your Taco Cravings in Honolulu
Taco ’bout a good deal for Taco Tuesday and beyond.
This Hawai‘i Production Assistant Went From Making Costco Runs to Starring Alongside Ben Affleck and Oscar Isaac
In real life, Louis Jeovanny was running errands and grabbing dry cleaning. In Netflix’s “Triple Frontier,” he’s stealing millions of dollars in drug money.
Our Favorite Moments and Costumes from Kawaii Kon 2019
Snapshots from this year’s Japanese anime and pop culture convention at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
This Local Prop Master and “Game of Thrones” Fan Built His Own Iron Throne
See how it stacks up against the real one when the show’s final season premieres Sunday, April 14 on HBO.
7 Hawai‘i-Based Podcasts Worth Listening to Right Now
Podcasts make it easy to create your own playlist of content on the go. Here are seven local ones gaining listeners.
36 Gourmet Comfort Food Dishes in Hawai‘i That’ll Warm Your Heart and Soul
Comfort food might be indulgent, but it connects us to family, traditions, cultures. Here are some of our favorites, elevated, but still reminding us of when life was simpler and calories didn’t exist.
Your O‘ahu Neighborhood Guide: 1600 Kalākaua Avenue in Honolulu
Colorful fabrics, a mean sandwich and a mini Statue of Liberty.
Coming Soon: Old Pali Road Whiskey by Ko‘olau Distillery
A new Kailua distillery is producing locally made bourbon-style whiskey.
Insider’s Guide to Honolulu Museums
46 cool things to try at O‘ahu’s museums.
35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: How to Help Yourself at a Self-Serve Wine Bar
The do’s and don’ts of helping yourself to the good stuff at Amuse Wine Bar inside the Honolulu Design Center.
O‘ahu Museum Ideas: Have Lunch with an Artist at Hawai‘i State Art Museum
The museum includes work from the Art in Public Places Program, dedicated to acquiring, preserving and displaying works of art that relate to the Hawaiian Islands or the culture of its people.
O‘ahu Museum Ideas: Listen to Stories in a Cemetery at Hawaiian Mission Houses
The mission houses were a site to create and share culture. Two centuries later, they still are.
Experience Dec. 7, 1941 Virtually at WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument
Spread over nine sites across three states, the WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument honors the people, places and events of World War II in the Pacific theater.
Quote Unquote: Bomb Disposal Technician by Day and Visual Effects Artist by Night
Kamakani De Dely puts his life on the line defusing unexploded military ordnance. But outside of his day job, he builds costumes, prosthetics and visual effects for shows such as Marvel’s “Inhumans” and “Hawai‘i Five-0.”
Enjoy Unreal Szechuan Cuisine at Maple Garden
Revisiting the longtime Chinese restaurant in Mō‘ili‘ili.
5 (More) Cocktails with Interesting Names in Honolulu
Inspired by movies, personal anecdotes, puns and more.
These “Nachos in Paradise” Bloggers Are Eating All the Nachos on O‘ahu
This is nacho average group of diners.
Take a Look Inside Honolulu Artist John Koga’s Mānoa Studio
Exploring contemporary artist John Koga’s custom-built home art studio.
10 Cool Costumes That Impressed Us at Comic Con Honolulu 2018
Comic book, video game and pop culture fans rocked epic costumes this past weekend at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
Your Ultimate Guide to Comic Con Honolulu 2018
Guests include actors from “Harry Potter,” “The Walking Dead” and “The Terminator” at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, Aug. 3–5.
(Honey) Wine and Dine at Paisley Meadery
The locally grown honey wine brewery sets up shop in Chinatown.
Hawai‘i’s Veteran Comics Weigh In on Social Media Comedy
In light of our recent interview with local social media pros creating funny kine videos online, HONOLULU caught up with Hawai‘i comedians Andy Bumatai, Frank De Lima and Jose Dynamite to chat about what it takes to make it in the industry.
How Hawai‘i Comedians Are Using Social Media to Cash in on Local Culture
Viral videos and digital memes are the latest social media trend, delivering humorous skits and sketches straight to smartphones and tablets. Some comedians hope local kine videos lead to careers with real incomes.
Remembering Anthony Bourdain, Who Helped Share the Stories of Hawai‘i
The chef, writer and TV host filmed episodes of “No Reservations” and “Parts Unknown” in the Islands.
