HIFF roundup: Everything in one place
The Nonstop Honolulu crew is big on HIFF, so as in past years, we go out of ways to catch as many films and take part in as many events as we can. Here’s what we’ve covered so far:
HIFF review: ‘Spinning Plates’
Food can do a lot of things. It can inspire passion, strengthen family bonds, and unite us as a community. These are the themes addressed in the documentary “Spinning Plates.”
Talking food with ‘Final Recipe’ director Gina Kim
Director Gina Kim talks about her latest film, “Final Recipe,” which showcases one of the most eclectic collection of cooking styles ever featured at HIFFScenes from Kung Fu Theatre in Kaka’ako
The Hawaii International Film Festival and Our Kaka’ako presented martial arts classic, “The Avenging Eagle” at The Warehouse on Friday night
Party pics: HIFF opening gala
The Hawaii International Film Festival officially kicked off Thursday night with an opening night reception at the Halekulani
Talking Story with the Makers of ‘100 Days’
Director Henry Chan and producer Weiko Lin talk about their HIFF film “100 Days”
HIFF review: ‘God of Ramen’
To the ramen faithful, Kazuo Yamagishi is their god and Taishoken is their Mecca, but even gods have their faults in the documentary, “God of Ramen” screening at this year’s HIFF.
HIFF review: ‘Mt. Zion’
It would not be HIFF if there wasn’t a Tamuera Morrison film. Screening at this year’s Hawaii International Film Festival is the period film “Mt. Zion”
Nonstop Movies: HIFF Preview
A look at my must-see films at HIFF
Cinema for the belly: For the love of food
Ed revisits some food films that he had previously written off to see if there were any redeeming qualities that he overlooked the first time
Cinema for the belly: What Hollywood lacks
A lot of the best “food films” are either foreign or independent films, so what is it that Hollywood lacks?
Party pics: HIFF China Night Gala
Although the Hawaii International Film Festival doesn’t officially begin until later this week, the festivities kicked off last night at the Halekulani with the second annual China Night gala
