Join the PBS Hawai‘i Keiki Club for Tons of Fun This Halloween and Beyond
Its annual members-only party takes place Saturday, Oct. 22, with other perks year-round.
Film & Television
6 Reasons to Attend Hawai‘i International Film Festival This Fall
Tickets for HIFF42 go on sale to the public Monday, Oct. 17. Here’s our guide to what’s new and interesting this year.
Tune in for Local Success Stories on PBS Hawai‘i’s Newest Program, “Home Is Here”
In July the monthly TV show visits The Maui Cookie Lady, UH football and Hui Kū Maoli Ola.
Our HIFF Pick: A Michelin Star Chef Feeds Millions of Hungry in ‘We Feed People’
José Andrés’ fame for feeding the destitute may have overtaken his renown as a celebrity chef.
Catch the Thrilling Duke Kahanamoku Biopic “Waterman” in Theaters This April
Duke Kahanamoku negotiated more troubled waters than we think, while two Hawaiian films ask where Duke’s Hawai‘i went.
There’s an “Every” for Everyone at Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s Spring Showcase
See the hotly anticipated Michelle Yeoh sci-fi drama and catch up with local breakout director Alika Tengan at HIFF’s Spring Showcase.
A Nonprofit Hopes to Save Spalding House as a New Home for Hawai‘i Independent Filmmakers
The Hawai‘i Film Foundation at Nu‘umealani is raising money to try and purchase the historic property.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i’s First Drive-In Theater
We miss 'um, fo' reels! Here’s a look back through our archives from January 1982.
The Curtain Could be Going Back Up for a Kaimukī Landmark
Can the Queen stage a comeback?
Afterthoughts: Hawai‘i’s Film Industry Deserves Better. And We’re Getting There
Lights, camera, chee-hoo!
Disney’s “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” Spotlights Hawai‘i on Screen and Behind the Scenes
We spoke with the show’s creator and local actors—including Jason Scott Lee—to find out how the “Doogie Howser” reboot contributes to the Islands’ film and TV industry.
Our Eclectic Guide to the 2021 Fall Hawai‘i International Film Festival
How to binge on 13 movies you won’t find anywhere else, work and still sleep.
7 Foodie Movies at This Year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival and What to Eat During Them
Gather up your favorite kimbap, lumpia and pastries to eat while watching these international foodie films.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: James Michener’s “Hawaiʻi” Hits the Big Screen
Here’s a look back at October 1966.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Spectacle of Theater in the Islands Goes Back to the 18th Century
Here’s a look back at September 1936.
Maui-Born-and-Raised Director Destin Daniel Cretton Talks About Family, Film and Joining the Marvel Universe
With “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” opening in theaters, HONOLULU Magazine spoke with the director.
New Disney Plus Series “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” Premieres This Week
The latest show to be filmed in the Islands serves as a kind of reboot and continuation of the classic “Doogie Howser, M.D.” sitcom.
32nd Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival Features Asian LGBTQ Cinema
The Honolulu Gay and Lesbian Cultural Foundation’s (HGLCF) mission is to educate and raise awareness of the community at large about gay and lesbian culture, arts and lifestyle.
Ones to Watch: 14 Hawai‘i Athletes Who Qualified for the Tokyo Olympics
Keep your eyes on more than just the surfing contests—local Olympians will be competing in rugby, volleyball, skateboarding, swimming and more.
55 Thoughts We Had While Watching the Hallmark Channel Movie “You Had Me at Aloha”
Hallmark movie fans are dedicated movie fans. We know, we have a few on our staff. So, when the feel-good film channel slated a story filmed in Hawai‘i, we simultaneously cheered and cringed.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: News Anchor Joe Moore is a Hit with HONOLULU Readers
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in June 1986.
HIFF’s Eat.Drink.Film Series Brings Foodie Movies to Your Screen
From June 10 to 20, watch and rewatch food-focused feature films, documentaries and shorts at home.
It’s Raining Hawai‘i Films in Hollywood
Local Oscar-listed animated short “Kapaemahu” is just one of more than a dozen recent films to spring from our filmmaking community into the spotlight—and it’s no “Baywatch Hanauma Bay.”
5 Hiki Nō Stories that Changed the Game for Hawai‘i’s Student News Network
The PBS Hawai‘i program’s executive producer and managing editor recall personal stories about cultural controversies, a girl facing her mother’s terminal illness and other standout stories from local youth.
