Hi, John Cusack. Is that really you? If you’re reading this, you’re probably on set between takes and you’ve stumbled upon this column on your iPhone because you were Googling yourself. Not judging. We all do it. So while I…
After watching the film’s trailer, I thought I was going to hate “McFarland, USA.” I really did. I already knew that the underdog group of minority kids would overcome some sort of adversity to succeed in dramatic fashion with their…
“The Godfather” is back on the big screen this Thursday night for Consolidated Theatres Oscars Classics series at Ward. I have. So much. To write about. Next to “Citizen Kane,” “The Godfather” is widely regarded as THE best film of…
The Oscars still represent the finest achievement in annual cinema. But with a months-long awards season leading up to it, including the Golden Globes and SAG awards, they have become predictable — almost a formality. Rarely have Academy voters surprised…
We’re giving away 15 pairs of tickets to an advance VIP screening of “McFarland, USA,” a film inspired by a true story about novice runners from McFarland, Calif., who overcome the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team…
Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone and a shaka in “Aloha.” I know what you’re thinking. Has it come to this? Have our attention spans atrophied so much that we’ve stooped to reviewing film trailers? Don’t you know trailers have more to…
This weekend is the big celebration: On Friday, February 13, you’ll see lions dancing through Chinatown for Choy Cheng; and on Saturday, February 14, Maunakea Street will be closed all day and night for the big street festival and parade.
It’s that time of year! Chinese New Year is February 19, where we will be welcoming in the year of the ram. If you are at the Chinatown festivities this weekend, you’re likely to get some gau, jai, and jin…
Man, what a bummer of a Super Bowl. Oh, I don’t mean the game. The game itself was amazing and as entertaining as one could ask for. I’m talking about the commercials. What happened this year? The Super Bowl is…
Sometimes you’re just in the mood for a cheesy, sleazy, vapid movie. Especially after the winter season was filled with highbrow artsy films desperate for Oscar recognition, it can feel really gratifying to turn your brain off and indulge in…
With origami masters Richard Alexander and Michael LaFosse. How many of you have ever folded origami cranes for a wedding, or dollar bills for a graduation? Chances are, if you’re like me, you haven’t graduated past that kindergarten lesson in…
Chef Lyndon Honda and Chef Sheldon Simeon getting ready for their #KnifeFight tilapia battle It was expected to be an exciting and noteworthy duel… private chef, caterer and restaurant consultant Lyndon Honda taking on award-winning, “Top Chef” finalist/fan favorite Sheldon…
Who better to tell us about Maui’s hotspots than Malika Dudley, Hawaii News Now’s former weekend weather anchor, who now lives in Kihei.
Photo by Matt Lankes from the book “Boyhood Twelve Years on Film.” Sunday night, “Boyhood” won three Golden Globes for best director (Richard Linklater), best supporting actress (Patricia Arquette) and best drama. The ultimate coming-of-age story, filmed over the course…
With Kathy Lohman of the YMCA of Honolulu. Have you started your resolutions yet? Most people resolve to lose weight and get in shape, but they don’t always know how to get started. I’ve been a member of the YMCA…
After performing at 140 shows across North America, Australia and Asia, Jake Shimabukuro is returning home to close out his 2014 worldwide tour with the 3rd Annual Jake Shimabukuro & Friends Concert on Friday, Dec. 5, at Blaisdell Concert Hall.…
Remember Hiromi Go? I had a couple of very OMG moments on this trip, one of them being at our visit to a spot called Yoyogi Milk Hall. I don’t know why it’s called a Milk Hall — although there…
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
