Sponsored post Grant Uchida, a local musical comedian who posts regular segments on his YouTube channel, recently took the Scion iM out for a drive. His current car has been acting up, so he’s in the market for a new set of wheels. The bold, four-door hatchback comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, a rear view backup camera, with a MSRP…
The unfortunate accident off the coast of O‘ahu prompted a statement of sympathy from President Barack Obama.
Local girl dances her way into many hearts on national TV.
Ray Sybert (Casey Affleck) struggles to keep his ship, the SS Pendleton, from sinking in Disney’s THE FINEST HOURS, the heroic action-thirller presented in Digital 3D (TM) and IMAX(c) 3D based on the extraordinary true story of the most daring rescue in the history of the Coast Guard.We’re giving 10 people each a pair tickets to an advance VIP screening…
I knew you still had it in you, Michael Bay. When hipster film geeks doubted and badmouthed you online, I stayed loyal. After all, how could the director of classics such as “Bad Boys,” “The Rock” and “Armageddon” possibly be a hack? Although my faith did falter after “Transformers: Age of Extinction.” I even called it one of the worst…
The best thing I can say about “Ride Along 2” is that it’s not as bad as the first one. Despite the talents of Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, the first “Ride Along” was an absolute bore and yet it went on to become an inexplicable smash, so naturally a sequel was forthcoming. Following the sequel formula beat for beat, “Ride…
Performance therapy came to mind as I watched the spectacle of First Thursdays. Poets from the islands and all over got up onstage and bared their souls with poems that were political, satirical, lyrical, but all soulful. The audience was enthusiastic. These were not poems a student reads in a monotone to indifferent classmates. Nor were they ones read silently…
So, how are those New Year resolutions going? If you’re looking for a workout facility, the YMCA of Honolulu‘s six branches are having an open house this Saturday, where you can tour the facilities, try a class, and meet other people doing the same. Since the Central YMCA facility closed last year, my membership lapsed, so I’ll be at one or…
Sponsored post Alexandra Roth, a singer, communications specialist and Miss Kahala 2015, recently took the Scion iA out for a spin. The sporty, four-door sedan offers lots of sweet features, including a color touch-screen display audio system, remote keyless entry with push-button start, a backup camera and Bluetooth streaming audio and hands-free calling. All this with a 33/42 city/highway MPG…
Now that 2015 has come and gone, it’s time to look ahead to the cinematic offerings of 2016. Of course there will be tons of sequels, comic book films and film franchises with new entries, but a few original films also found their way onto my Top 10. But first … Films that Just Missed the Cut “Ghostbusters” – This…
Start the year by networking with innovative minds, reading a memoir, partying with an old favorite local band and more.
You ever read a book that was a literal page-turner you just couldn’t put down? That happened to me once. I was sick one day in college and decided to start reading Michael Crichton’s “Rising Sun.” I was so engrossed by the story that I finished the book that same day. That’s how I felt watching “The Hateful Eight.” Writer…
Sometimes, Hawai‘i looks better from above.
When someone told me Ward Village was going to have an outdoor ice rink, I thought they were joking. Nope, not a joke! Using the ice rink equipment from Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano’s Golden Moment figure skating show at the Blaisdell back in November, Ward Village created Oahu’s first outdoor ice rink for the holidays. The rink opened on…
Get to know Hawai‘i most photogenic dog.
I had a strong interest in seeing “Concussion.” Not only am I a huge fan of NFL football, but one of my favorite players ever, Junior Seau of the San Diego Chargers, committed suicide three years ago at age 43 after suffering from CTE, a chronic brain injury caused by multiple head collisions. I went into “Concussion” hoping to learn…
This Waikele neighborhood was featured on national television and you have until Jan.8, 2016 to see it in person.
Get into the holiday spirit with these Christmas songs.
How many more shopping days until Christmas? Do you know that I’m still shopping for things as you read this, despite the fact that I try to escape from the madness every year to Las Vegas? How do I get myself into these things? I ran around the Pearlridge farmer’s market this weekend, frantically grabbing things like The Stick and…
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2(This review is 100 percent spoiler free.) Years of hype and anticipation are finally over for film fans all over the world as the new “Star Wars” installment, “The Force Awakens” opens in theaters this week. So, does it live up to expectations? Thankfully, the answer is a resounding “yes.” “The Force Awakens”…
Local singer-songwriter Erin Smith and Star 101.9’s Kevin Jones hosted a night of music featuring talented young singers and songwriters in her vocal coaching program. Youngsters taking the stage to sing covers or original music, backed by Smith’s band, included LIV, Owen, Sloane Shapiro, Chloexox, Lyjah, Storm Akemi, Acacia Barnes, Zoe Campora and Molly Jones. The night concluded with a…
“This is the best night ever!” The movie hadn’t even started yet, but for my daughter, the night was off to a good start. That was a relief for me because tonight was a big deal. A Death Star-sized big deal. Tonight was the first time I was showing my 5-year-old the original, 1977 “Star Wars.” No pressure. For parents…
When in doubt, don’t go out. Or just scroll through these Instagram feeds.
We’re giving 10 people each a pair tickets to an advance VIP screening of “Concussion,” a thriller starring Will Smith in a David vs. Goliath tale of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu’s discovery of a football-related brain trauma. Find out how the doctor’s fight for the truth to be known puts him in a dangerous position with one of the…
