Consolidated Kāhala Theatres Will Close Dec. 2 through Spring 2020
Catch one last movie this holiday weekend at Kāhala Mall before the renovations.
Film & Television
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.
The Ultimate Lost Surf Film Footage Comes to Light at HIFF’s Screening of “Lost and Found: The Film Archives of Greg Noll”
A single screening November 9 at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Q&A with Noll, should be a highlight of the festival—for surfers and also those who can’t get enough of vintage Hawai‘i in the early 1950s.
Your Must-Watch Guide to the 2019 Hawai‘i International Film Festival in Honolulu
Choose from 205 films from 31 countries across 11 days, November 7 to 17 in Honolulu.
O‘ahu in 1981: Extracts From an Interview With Tom Selleck, The O.G. Thomas Magnum
When the original “Magnum, P.I.,” went off the air in 1988, it was one of TV’s highest-rated shows. Twenty years later the reboot debuted. Its new season premiered Friday, Sept. 27.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: Movies and TV Shows to Stream Online this Halloween
Between countless costume contests, themed cocktails, haunted houses and street parties, we’re happily planning on spending some of our October nights in while streaming something spooky online.
Halloween 2019: The 29 Scariest Movies Screening in Honolulu This October
We’ve got your roundup of spooky movies, from current hits to old-school frights—plus a few fun ones.
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.
2019 Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival Red Carpet Gala
The HRFF30 Red Carpet Gala was held at the ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī’s new Longboard Lounge on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019.
62 Thoughts We Had While Watching Jo Koy’s Netflix Special, “Comin’ In Hot”
And you’ll want to hear his made-up falsetto songs, or just watch him walk in slippers.
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?
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.
Get Your Film Festival Fix at HIFF’s Spring Showcase With These 9 Movies and Docs
Get off the sofa. Spice up your tired life. Check these breakouts from Sundance, Japan, China, Vietnam and more at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival April 5—14.
Celebrate Black History Month at HoMA’s 2019 African-American Film Festival
The Honolulu African-American Film Festival, Feb. 16 to 20 this year, gives you a chance to see movies never released widely in Hawai‘i. Here’s how it got started.
Experience Shakespeare’s Influence at HoMA’s 2019 Bollywood Film Festival
The 12th annual festival takes place Jan. 5 to Feb. 1 at the Doris Duke Theatre.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: Movies and TV Specials to Stream Online This Christmas
Holiday movies and shows to binge-watch this Christmas.
Holiday Movie Screenings, Theater Shows and Performances to Watch in Honolulu
’Tis the season for “The Nutcracker,” Christmas films, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu winter concert and more.
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.”
24 Films You Won’t Want to Miss at the 2018 Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Showing more than 180 films from 35 countries, this year’s HIFF, from Nov. 8–18, has something for everyone.
Film Review: Last Taxi Dance Swings, Connects and Frightens at the Same Time
The potent dramatization of Chinatown’s WWII role servicing the military via paid affection feels like a game changer in locally sourced film production.
Scary Movie Screenings and Theater Shows to Watch This Halloween in Honolulu
Listen to a re-enactment of the "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast and get your fill of horror movies during Hitchcocktober.
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