Forgive me if I sound like a pervert but if you’re going to make a Rated R comedy called “Sex Tape,” I’m going to expect some shocking, over-the-top hilarious hijinx. “Sex Tape” promises lots of raunch, but doesn’t deliver any of it. In fact, outside of the nude butts and some simulated sex of the two leads Jason Segel and…
Each week, HONOLULU Magazine’s political team compiles a mix of observations about Hawaii politics.
Each month Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Fire jam at Kakaako Waterfront Park.
The incumbent governor and leading state senate challenger met twice, more sparks the second time.
What makes a sequel work is if the story can stand on its own while departing from the source. Summer blockbusters have formulas that might not entirely transform a series but present more of the same. However, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is very much an evolution of the first film in the reboot, developing and building upon…
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events
For me, summertime means movies. But sometimes, those movies have meanings of their own. Movies are time travel. Like hearing your favorite summer song, films can uncork a flood of memories from the past. Does that mean in 20 years, some tween will rewatch “Transformers: Age of Extinction” and be transported back to the summer of ’14? Let’s hope not….
Each week, HONOLULU Magazine’s political team compiles a mix of observations about Hawaii politics.
Frolic Hawaii teamed up with cinematographer Peterson Rosario, armed with his epic steadicam, for exclusive interviews of “The Haumana’s” Kelly Hu, Tui Asau and Keo Woolford at last Friday’s DVD release party of the film. In our video, we talk to Hu about a video game, Battlefield Hardline, she’s featured in and that will be officially announced at Comic Con San…
I’m not really a fan of science fiction in general. And post-apocalyptic type films normally don’t interest me too much. But damn if I didn’t enjoy the hell out of “Snowpiercer.” Set in the near future, Earth has suffered through a terrible Ice Age and the entire planet has been covered in snow. The only survivors are passengers on a…
Why does Melissa McCarthy hate herself so much? There’s no doubt after her star-making supporting role in “Bridesmaids” that she definitely has the comic talent to be a hilarious leading lady, but why does she make her characters so difficult to like? In “Identity Thief” and “The Heat” McCarthy played pretty much the same character – a lonely woman who’s…
Each week, HONOLULU Magazine’s political team compiles a mix of observations about Hawaii politics. Here are our notes from this week, ending June 27.
JGeeksNew Zealand dance/comedy trio JGeeks, sometimes described as the new “metro-Maori electro craze,” headlined two shows at Republik on Saturday evening; an all-ages show and one for 18+. They were joined for the late show by reggae band Inoa’ole, back from an eight-year hiatus, plus New Zealand singer Pieter T and DJ Hapa Boy. For their final set just before…
Lei Chic’s Guide to the Weekend’s Best Events
Each week, HONOLULU Magazine’s political team compiles a mix of observations about Hawaii politics. Here are our notes from this week, ending June 20.
Grand Opening of LUSH with Miguel MigsEleven44 and Kult Rebellion Clothing hosted San Francisco house music DJ Miguel Migs on Saturday for the launch of LUSH, a brand-new house music night at the newly remodeled venue. A well-respected name in the house genre, Migs mixed deep house beats with a master’s skill from 11:30 p.m. to close and attracted a…
Clint Eastwood has not aged well. But I don’t mean physically. I’m sure the 84-year-old actor and director is still as strapping as he was back in his heyday in the ’70s. But his eye for direction has definitely lost some sparkle. The man behind the camera for critical hits such as “Mystic River” and “Million Dollar Baby” has now…
Gaudi returns to Hawaii for the third time to perform at NextDoor on Thursday. Joined by U.K beatboxing champion Danny Ladwa, the electronica-dub artist will be playing new music and is ready to get you on the dance floor. He’s been making and performing electronic, post-punk, hip-hop and root music for more than 33 years and continues to tour and…
Frolic’s Melissa Chang and Catherine Toth, who will be rejoining our team as a contributor, visited Meatball, the Kapahulu eatery headed by chef Robert McGee that serves up, well, meatballs, but other things too.We had heard about some great off-the-menu items, so went to give them a try. Meatball845 Kapahulu Ave.808-739-9229 Past Frolic TVEd & Myong on summer movies
Ah, summer. For most in Hawaii that means sun, sand and sunburn. But for some (I know you’re out there), it means something else. This one goes out to the pale ones. The ones who ask: Why lie on the beach, when you can lie on the couch? Why dine in when you can take out? Why go to a…
Whenever I watch a sequel to a film that I haven’t seen, my main criteria for review is if it makes me want to go and watch the original film after watching the sequel. Not having watched the original “How to Train Your Dragon,” I wasn’t familiar at all with the characters or story and I watched the sequel with…
This image released by Open Road Films shows Emjay Anthony, left, and John Favreau in a scene from “Chef.” (AP Photo/Open Road Films, Merrick Morton)Summer is usually the time for big action blockbusters. However, three foodie films will be making their way into this year’s mix. One mainstream foodie film is a rarity, so having three will be a treat…
Waikiki beachgoers — locals as well as tourists — are familiar with the Australian-inspired take out place in the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel, Tucker & Bevvy. It’s known for its fresh, light fare, perfect for hot, sunny days.What you may not know is it’s owned by a local girl — Cecily Ho Sergent — and her Aussie husband, Tony. They…
