Drink Cup for Grabs What: Perk up! Stop by DFS Galleria Waikiki to celebrate Art of Hawaiian Coffee: free local coffee tastings, coffee-inspired sweets, a large-scale coffee cup mosaic, coffee stain art created by a Marvel Comics anime designer, and…
Truth is, I’ve never been in a fight.The closest I’ve been to a brawl? Blue belt judo classes in the 5th grade. Playing “Punch Out” on the Wii. Impulse-buying the 13-disc “Gracie Combatives” DVD (never opened). Pretty sure those don’t…
Now why couldn’t all of Season 3 have been like this? After a lackluster, unfocused third season, “Hawaii Five-0” ended with an intense thriller of an episode with the departure of one main character along with the return of a…
One of my favorite comic books growing up was called “What If?” The stories were weird little one-offs about alternate, super-hero realities. They asked questions like, “What if Captain America Became President?” or “What if Wolverine Had Killed the Hulk?”…
I am somewhat torn over “Iron Man 3.” As a film fan, I thought it was entertaining and a tremendous improvement over the plodding, exposition heavy “Iron Man 2.” But as a comic book geek, I was a tiny bit…
A theater review of the "9 To 5: The Musical" now playing at Diamond Head Theatre.
No one can say director Sam Raimi is afraid to take on a challenge. After creating a brand new universe for one of the most popular comic book characters with his “Spider-Man” trilogy, he now offers his interpretation of one…
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: The wigged-out world of cosplay.
Got a budding Picasso in your family? Get your kids in touch with their creative sides with one of these children's art workshops.Art ExploriumOpen for just a couple months now, this non-profit organization in Kaimuki holds open studio hours, so…
Field Notes explores Honolulu's vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Fantasy Game Night at Ward Warehouse.
Full disclosure: I only watched “Labyrinth” recently.And when I say recently, I mean less than six months ago.Now you might ask yourself, why is someone with no childhood nostalgia for “Labyrinth” writing about it? Well, I’m not alone. When the…
Movies are the most powerful method of storytelling today. Great tales of action, comedy and human drama are told on a giant screen for two to three hours, visually and audibly stimulating the senses and providing an escape from our…
The holidays are upon us. Before you’re dragged into the Christmas frenzy, relax and enjoy November.
I’ll admit I’m not the biggest fan of animated films. As a single, 30-something male I just don’t think I fall into the target demographic. I roll my eyes at the usual cast of disgustingly cute characters and find myself…
I’ve always joked that all men reach full maturity at age 12. After that, they just get bigger. This statement has never been truer than with the movie, “Dead Sushi,” staring Rina Takeda.Noboru Iguchi, director of “RoboGeisha,” “Karate-Robo Zaborgar” and…
Nonstop Honolulu is reviewing films featured at the 2012 Hawaii International Film Festival, happening now through Oct. 21. Find our ongoing series of reviews and coming screening dates below.The Thieves“The Thieves” just recently became the all-time best selling movie in…
Reserve Super Glam What: Designer Phillip Lim came up with a super way to showcase his Fall 2012 collection - by creating an actual comic book. "Kill the Night" features neo-noir artwork, a plot of love and betrayal and heroes…
“The Odd Life of Timothy Green” is a great family film that unfortunately gets its release after most children (at least in Hawaii) are already back in school. Had this film been released earlier in the summer, it would be…
Epic.It’s a word so overused that it’s beginning to lose its meaning. Nowadays, the word can be found everywhere on blogs, Twitter and Facebook to describe everything from a meal, to a birthday party, even something as mundane as running…
Buy Friendly Face What: Social media mavens will "like" this. YSL's newest limited-edition eyeshadow palette is inspired by none other than Facebook, complete with packaging that mimics the website's signature blue hue. "Pure Chromatics Devoted to Fans" will be available…
This isn’t your daddy’s Spider-Man. Shoot, it’s not even my Spider-Man.Just five years after “Spider-Man 3,” Columbia Pictures has decided to relaunch the franchise with a new cast, new villain, even a new origin. Gone are Mary Jane Watson, the…
You love dressing up. As in you'll find any excuse to slip on your strapless red bodysuit, knee-high boots and silver bulletproof bracelets. Which might be okay if you fought crime in that getup... It's no Wonder your friends don't…
...on tiki culture, John Heckathorn and Chinatown.
There’s more to Hawaii’s contemporary art than ocean scenes and hula dancers. Check out these eight delectably collectible artists whose careers are gathering speed.
