2018’s top movie moments
Take a look at some favorite movie moments from 2018 that stayed with audiences long after the credits rolled. Read more
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Waikiki by Moonlight at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki
The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame presented a tribute to Palani Vaughan. Eric Lee, Hiwa Vaughan and Halau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine, Kawika Kahiapo, Kimo Artis and Kalanikai Artis honored the King's Own bandleader's legacy at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. See gallery
Andy Bumatai’s 65th Birthday at Blue Note Hawaii
Hawaii's long time legendary comedian Andy Bumatai celebrated his 65th at Blue Note Hawaii on Sunday. The master of stand-up has branched out into YouTube with channels such as “Toolin’ Around with Andy Bumatai” and “The Daily Pidgin with Kaleo Pilanca." See gallery
Hot Import Nights 2018
Hot Import Nights made the final stop on its 2018 global tour at the Blaisdell Center Saturday. The event featured cars, models and music with a touch of the holidays. See gallery
Ryan’s Light Foundation Fundraiser the Hawaii Yacht Club
Ryan’s Light Foundation held their fundraiser at the Hawaii Yacht Club featuring Henry Kapono, Kamuela Kahoano, Mike Love and Stephen Inglis Sunday with proceeds going to Tripler Medical Center and Kapiolani Women and Children's Hospital. See gallery
‘Spirit of Christmas’ at Hula’s Waikiki
"Spirit of Christmas", presented by Derek Daniels, a Hawaiian Polynesian show with movement, sounds and the interpretation of Christmas, Hawaiian Style. Kumu hula James Dela Cruz and Daniels’ Polynesian dance troupe joined in. See gallery
Ohana Christmas Family Fun Fair at Kawaiahao Church
Kawaiahao Church's Ohana Christmas Free Family Fun Fair featured a luau for 500 people, cultural activities such as hula, poi pounding and the interactive play "Christmas is Aloha". See gallery
Facebook Live: Actor Jason Momoa makes an appearance at Hawaii ‘Aquaman’ screening
Momoa, 39, requested that Warner Bros. arrange the private screening for his family and friends and as a fundraiser for theBoys & Girls Club of Hawaii. Read more
Lopez scams her way to the top in ‘Second Act’
Filmmakers — or maybe Lopez herself — won’t let her be her. All she does is work hard for these movies — deferring, apologizing, peacekeeping. When are the movies going to start working for her? Read more
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The visually stunning ‘Aquaman’ goes over the top
“Aquaman” is pure camp, wildly entertaining and an eye-popping spectacle. Read more
Concert honors Hawaiian musician Palani Vaughan
Eric Lee grew up with the music of the late Palani Vaughan. Now, after recording music by Vaughan, working and performing with the elder musician, and years of immersion, Lee will lead a musical tribute to Vaughan on Sunday. Read more
Do It: Christmas at Hula’s, Snoop Dogg and Cardi B, and more
Highlights of the top events in Honolulu this weekend and next week, courtesy TGIF. Read more
‘Mary Queen of Scots’ explores a famous royal rift
The history books cast them as bitter rivals, but the film imagines them as long-distance frenemies. Read more
To Do: Sheila E., The Stylistics, Gabriel Iglesias, and more
Highlights of the top events in Honolulu in the coming months, courtesy TGIF. Read more
Jason Momoa pays tribute to his Polynesian roots in ‘Aquaman’
The Hawaii-born actor launched his career almost 20 years ago cavorting in the surf as a hunky lifeguard in the syndicated TV series “Baywatch Hawaii” and is returning to the sea for his biggest role yet. Read more
‘Vice’ details Dick Cheney’s driven life
The way “Vice” tells it, Dick Cheney, who would go on to become the most powerful vice president in American history, started out as a young man in a hurry to nowhere in particular. Read more
‘Bumblebee’ is a refreshing addition to the ‘Transformers’ franchise
The “Transformers” movie universe has lately been leaky and rusted out. It’s become shorthand for bad blockbuster moviemaking — male-driven, mindless spectaculars with sophomoric humor. How can it be saved? Just hand the keys over to some talented women. Read more
Island Mele: Azato’s new album shares messages of love, faith in different languages
Azato is an articulate and versatile lyricist as well as a strong commercial world reggae performer. Read more
A hate-crime victim blends fantasy with reality in ‘Welcome to Marwen’
“Welcome to Marwen” is a misjudgment only a first-rate filmmaker could make. Read more
‘Aquaman’ director James Wan: ‘I didn’t want to make a traditional superhero movie’
Just 48 hours ago, James Wan says, he was climbing the steep and winding steps of the Great Wall of China — a relatively relaxing exercise compared with the 14-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week pace he’d been grinding away at for the last three months to cross the finish line with “Aquaman,” the sixth film in Warner Bros.’ $3.8 billion DC Extended Universe treasure chest. Read more
Review: Emily Blunt’s a practically perfect Poppins
“Mary Poppins Returns,” a sequel 54 years in coming, provides a spoonful of happiness. Read more
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