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OPENING FRIDAY
‘A Melody to Remember’
(Not reviewed)
A lieutenant who lost his family during the Korean War meets a choir of children who experienced the same pain and becomes their protector. In Korean with English subtitles. (NR, 2:04) At Pearlridge West.
‘Boy and the World’ ****
This experimental, wordless animated film, fueled by music and color, follows a child’s quest to reunite his family. With Marco Aurelio Campos. Written and directed by Ale Abreu. (PG, 1:20) At Kahala 8
‘The Choice’
(Not reviewed)
A medical student (Teresa Palmer) and a womanizer (Benjamin Walker) unexpectedly fall in love, marry and settle down until one is forced to make the decision of a lifetime in this adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel. With Maggie Grace. Written by Bryan Sipe. Directed by Ross Katz. (PG-13, 1:51),
‘Hail, Caesar!’ ***1/2
Backlot comedy by the Coen brothers about a movie studio “fixer” during the twilight of Hollywood’s Golden Age. With Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson. Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. (PG-13, 1:46)
‘Mustang’ ****
In a village in northern Turkey, the youthful exuberance of five adolescent sisters is tempered as they are prepared for more traditional female roles. With Dogba Doguslu, Elit Iscan, Gunes Sensoy, Ilayda Akdogan and Tugba Sunguroglu. Written by Deniz Gamze Erguven and Alice Winocour. Directed by Erguven. In Turkish with English subtitles. (PG-13, 1:37) At Kahala 8
‘Oscar Shorts 2016’
Animated and live-action films will be screened in groups at Kahala 8
>> Animated: “Bear Story,” directed by Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala; “Prologue,” directed by Richard Williams and Imogen Sutton; “Sanjay’s Super Team,” directed by Sanjay Patel and Nicole Grindle; “We Can’t Live Without Cosmos,” directed by Konstantin Bronzit; and “World of Tomorrow,” directed by Don Hertzfeldt. (NR, 1:31)
>> Live Action: “Ave Maria,” directed by Basil Khalil and Eric Dupont, in Arabic, English and Hebrew with English subtitles; “Day One,” directed by Henry Hughes, in English and Dari with English subtitles; “Everything Will Be Okay? (Alles Wird Gut),” directed by Patrick Vollrath, in German with English subtitles; “Shok,” directed by Jamie Donoughue, in Albanian and Serbian with English subtitles; and “Stutterer,” directed by Benjamin Cleary and Serena Armitage. (NR, 1:47)
‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ **
Jane Austen’s classic heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, is now an expert at martial arts and weaponry, and must team with zombie killer Mr. Darcy to eradicate the undead. With Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston. Written and directed by Burr Steers, based on the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith. (PG-13, 1:48)
‘Regression’
(Not reviewed)
In this fact-based psycho-horror thriller set in 1990s Minnesota, a detective (Ethan Hawke) and a psychoanalyst (David Thewlis) uncover evidence of a satanic cult while investigating the rape of a young woman (Emma Watson). Written and directed by Alejandro Amenabar. (R, 1:46) At Kapolei and Koko Marina
NOW PLAYING
‘The 5th Wave’ *
Four deadly surges have left the world ravaged and a teen (Chloe Grace Moretz) must trust a mysterious young man (Alex Roe) to save her brother (Zackary Arthur). With Nick Robinson. Written by Susannah Grant, Akiva Goldsman and Jeff Pinkner. Directed by J Blakeson. (PG-13, 1:52)
‘13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’ **1/2
During the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Libya, elite ex-military operatives bravely fight back when plans go awry. With James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini, Pablo Schreiber and Toby Stephens. Directed by Michael Bay. (R, 2:24)
‘The Big Short’ ****
Angered by the greed of corporations and anticipating the housing bubble, a group of financiers set out to make the big banks pay. With Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Finn Whitrock, Marisa Tomei, Karen Gillan and Melissa Leo. Written by Charles Randolph and Adam McKay. Based on the book by Michael Lewis. Directed by McKay. (R, 2:10) At Kahala 8; nominated for five Oscars, including best picture, supporting actor (Bale) and director.
‘The Boy’
(Not reviewed)
In an English village, a young American woman (Lauren Cohan) is hired to care for an 8-year-old, who appears to be a life-size doll. With Rupert Evans and Jim Norton. Written by Stacey Menear. Directed by William Brent Bell. (PG-13, 1:38)
‘Dirty Grandpa’ 1/2
Ambitious Zac Efron jeopardizes his upcoming marriage when he reluctantly takes trouble-making grandfather Robert DeNiro to spring break in Florida. With Aubrey Plaza. Written by John Phillips. Directed by Dan Mazer. (R, 1:42)
‘Everything About Her’
(Not reviewed)
A successful businesswoman (Vilma Santos) with stage 3 cancer hires a private nurse (Angel Locsin) who inadvertently becomes the bridge between the woman and her son (Xian Lim). In Filipino with English subtitles. (NR, 2:16) At Kapolei and Pearlridge West
‘Fifty Shades of Black’
(Not reviewed)
Marlon Wayans spoofs a certain insanely popular erotic BDSM romance. With Kali Hawk and Mike Epps. Written by Marlon Wayans and Rick Alvarez. Directed by Michael Tiddes. (R, 1:32)
‘The Finest Hours’ **1/2
In 1952, the Coast Guard attempts a daring rescue of an oil tanker during a fierce nor’easter in frigid Atlantic waters. With Chris Pine, Casey Affleck and Ben Foster. Written by Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson. Directed by Craig Gillespie. (PG-13, 1:57)
‘Ip Man 3’ ***
Donnie Yen returns as the real-life grandmaster who mentored Bruce Lee, this time taking on gangsters whose leader is played by Mike Tyson. Directed by Wilson Yip. In Cantonese and English with English subtitles. (NR, 1:45) At Kahala 8 and Pearlridge West
‘Jane Got a Gun’
(Not reviewed)
Natalie Portman plays a frontierswoman who recruits her former fiance to help save her family from a band of ruthless outlaws. With Joel Edgerton, Noah Emmerich and Ewan McGregor. Directed by Gavin O’Connor. (R, 1:38) At Pearl Highlands Stadium 12 and Ward Stadium 16
‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ ***
Furry martial artist Po journeys with his long-lost father to a panda paradise where he must train his klutzy compadres to fight the evil Kai. Voiced by Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie. Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni. (PG, 1:35)
‘The Revenant’ ***
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as an explorer left for dead in the wilderness, who fights for survival and a return to his family. With Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson and Will Poulter. Written by Mark L. Smith and Alejandro G. Inarritu, based in part on the novel by Michael Punke. Directed by Inarritu. (R, 2:36) Nominated for 12 Oscars, including best picture, actor (DiCaprio), supporting actor (Hardy) and director.
‘Ride Along 2’ *
Kevin Hart and Ice Cube reunite for this sequel to the 2014 comedy. With Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt, Olivia Munn, Bruce McGill and Tika Sumpter. Written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. Directed by Tim Story. (PG-13, 1:41)
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ ***1/2
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher return for the latest installment of the space saga as it kicks off another trilogy set in a galaxy far, far away. With Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Written by J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan. Directed by Abrams. (PG-13, 2:16) Nominated for five Oscars, including original score and visual effects.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
Oscar Snubs: “Ghost”
7 p.m. Thursday at Ward Stadium 16, $7. (PG-13, 2:07)
The 1990 romantic mystery starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, who won an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role as con artist Oda Mae Brown.
ARTHOUSE
DORIS DUKE THEATRE
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St. (532-8768, honolulumuseum.org); $10, $8 members
Bollywood Film Festival
Ends today; $10, $8 members
>> ‘Waiting’
1 p.m. today
Two strangers form a special connection after meeting in a hospital where their partners lie in comas. Together they learn to deal with grief and, in the process, discover a new meaning of life. In Hindi with English subtitles. (2015, India, 1:32)
>> ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’
7 p.m. today
A prince about to be crowned king endures a failed assassination attempt that puts him out of commission. While he recovers, a look-alike is put into action and catches the attention of the prince’s fiancee. In Hindi with English subtitles. (2015, India, 2:44)
Honolulu African American Film Festival 2016
Runs Saturday through March 4. Opening-night reception Saturday includes swing-era fashion, music and fun in celebration of Nat King Cole, followed by the screening of “Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark.” $35, $30 for museum members. (Film screening only: $10, $8 for members.)
>> ‘Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark’
6 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. film Saturday
Jon Brewer directs this candid account of Cole’s life with revelations taken from his private journals (with approval from his widow) and exclusive interviews with family members and friends including Aaron Neville, Tony Bennett, Harry Belafonte, Johnny Mathis and others. (2014, U.K., 1:34)
>> ‘Sembene!’
1 p.m. Sunday
Documentary about dockworker/fifth-grade dropout Ousmane Sembene, whose dream in 1952 was to “become the storyteller for a new Africa.” In what seemed like an impossible dream, he accomplishes his goal by making nine films over his 38-year career that shed light on politically charged subjects. (2014, Senegal/U.S., 1:29)
>> ‘MIND/GAME: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw’
4 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, with special guest appearances by director Rick Goldsmith and producer Lauren Kawana both nights
Narrated by Glenn Close, this documentary tells the powerful story of mental health advocate Holdsclaw, a three-time NCAA champion and a No. 1 draft pick in the WNBA once dubbed the “female Michael Jordan,” whose career was derailed when a long-suppressed battle with mental disorders threatened her life. (2015, 0:56)
>> ‘Christmas Wedding Baby’
7:30 p.m. Sunday, with special appearance by director Kiara Jones and executive producer Chann Harris
Romantic comedy explores the joys of sisterhood as it follows three sisters during the middle of a hectic holiday season as they battle bridal jitters, premature labor and single parenthood, all while under the watchful eyes of their manipulative, overbearing mother. (2014, 1:40)
>> ‘America Is Still the Place’
1 p.m. Tuesday
Patrick Gilles directs a film based on the autobiographical novel by Charlie Walker about an ambitious young trucker tasked with cleaning up one of the biggest oil spills in American history, caused when two oil tankers collided beneath the Golden Gate Bridge in 1971, spilling 1 million barrels of crude oil into the bay. Walker’s efforts to prevent environmental disasters force him to deal with racism, politics, corruption and greed. (2015, 1:42)
Screens with: ‘B9’
A misfit high school student is forced to assist a grumpy cancer patient who has three months to live. Directed by UH Academy for Creative Media student Keiko Sugihara. (2015, 0:13)
>> ‘Jimmy Goes to Nollywood’
7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Directors Rachid Dhibou and Jimmy Jean-Louis explore the history of Nigeria’s fast-growing film industry and meet future storytellers tasked with putting Nigerian cinema on the map. (2015, France/Nigeria, 0:55)
>> ‘How Sweet the Sound: The Blind Boys of Alabama’
1 p.m. Wednesday
Learn about the Grammy Award-winning gospel quartet who broke through the color barrier seven decades ago, achieving long-standing mainstream success with secular audiences worldwide. (2015, 1:29)
>> ‘BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez’
1 p.m. Thursday
Dubbed as “a lion in literature’s forest” by poet Maya Angelou, Sonia Sanchez is known for 17 books of poetry that explore the struggles and triumphs of women and people of color. Through this documentary we learn the importance of her role in the Black Arts Movement and leadership in African-American culture over the past 50 years. (2015, 1:30)
>> ‘Romeo Is Bleeding’
7:30 p.m. Thursday
Young poet Donte Clark turns to Shakespeare to help heal his embattled community divided by turf wars and, as artistic director of a youth creative-arts program facing a budget cut, stages an urban adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” with like-minded youth to address the issue of violence in the city. (2015, 1:33)
MOVIE MUSEUM
3566 Harding Ave. (735-8771); $5, $4 members
‘The Intern’
Noon, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45 and 9 p.m. today
A 70-year-old widower bored with his retirement interns as an assistant to the founder of an online fashion retail business, and, although she has no patience with him, he ends up being exactly what she needs. With Robert DeNiro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo and Adam DeVine. (2015, 2:01)
‘Bridge of Spies’
11 a.m. and 1:30, 4, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday
Steven Spielberg directs this Cold War thriller based on the real events involving an American spy plane that gets captured by Soviets and negotiations to trade a Russian spy for the pilot. This film has been nominated for six Oscars, including best picture. With Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Alan Alda. Rated PG-13. (2015, U.S./Germany/India, 2:22)
‘Burnt’
Noon, 1:45, 3:30, 5:15, 7 and 8:45 p.m. Sunday
A big-time chef who ruined his life with drugs and alcohol looks to start anew, but this time he’s armed with new creativity and an addiction to producing great food. With Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Daniel Bruhl, Emma Thompson and Uma Thurman. Rated R. (2015, 1:41)
‘Under the Hawthorn Tree’ (‘Shan zha shu zhi lian’)
11:30 a.m. and 3 and 6:30 p.m. Monday
In this romance set during the Cultural Revolution, a timid schoolgirl is sent to a remote village to be “re-educated.” She meets a handsome boy — the privileged son of an elite military officer — and although a romance with him seems unthinkable, she is willing to risk everything. For ages 10 and older. In Mandarin with English subtitles. (2010, China, 1:54)
‘Me, Myself and Mum’ (‘Les garcons et Guillaume’)
1:30, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Monday
The mother of three kids refers to two of them as her sons, but the third is known simply as “Guillaume,” as he’d rather listen to Julio Iglesias and learn how to dance rather than pursue athletic adventures with his dad and brothers. For ages 15 and older. In French with English subtitles. (2013, France/Belgium, 1:23)
‘Dearest’ (‘Anata e’)
11 a.m., and 2:45 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Ken Takakura stars in his final film as a widowed prison officer who travels on a 750-mile journey to Kyushu to scatter his late wife’s ashes while encountering people who help him reflect on his marriage. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2012, Japan, 1:51)
‘Daydreaming’ (‘Sogni di gloria’)
1, 4:45 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday
This romantic comedy involving an unemployed Italian and a lovesick Chinese national, both of whom are looking to turn their lives around, pokes fun at religion, family and the unique Italian skill of playing card games. For ages 13 and older. In Italian and Mandarin with subtitles. (2014, Italy, 1:34)
ROC (Real Office Centers)
1110 Nuuanu Ave., Chinatown, $5, 436-4326
‘Finding Sandalwood Mountain: The History of Chinese in Hawaii’
7 p.m. Monday, followed by a Q&A session with director Greg Andermann
Andermann’s film provides a complete history of Chinese people in Hawaii and features stories about the lives and social impact of Chun Ah Fong, Hawaii’s Chinese merchant prince; Sun Yat Sen, the father of modern China; and Hiram Fong, the first Asian U.S. senator. (2008, 1:49)
