Two theaters temporarily close on Maui

March 19, 2020

As of press time, Maui Scene learned that both Consolidated Theaters Ka‘ahumanu and Regal Maui Mall Megaplex are temporarily closing in light of ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19. Consolidated Theaters announced on Tuesday that it is taking this action in line with the direction, regulations and recommendations of federal, state and local government authorities, effective Tuesday. Regal announced its temporary closure earlier. It was also effective Tuesday. “The health and well-being of our guests and our theater teams is our top priority and we believe that this step will be ...

Maui Movies

March 19, 2020

Maui Scene’s minireviews, wire service reviews and previews are provided by studios and other sources. SPECIAL SCREENINGS “THE ASSISTANT” R, Drama. 1:27. Regency Kihei Cinemas. 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. A searing look at a day in the life of an assistant to a powerful executive. Jane (Julia Garner) is a recent college graduate and aspiring film producer. As she follows her daily routine she grows increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her position; an accumulation of degradations against which Jane decides to take a stand.

Vin Diesel in the bruising ‘Bloodshot’

March 19, 2020

The Associated Press It might be too harsh to recommend practicing social distancing with the new Vin Diesel movie “Bloodshot,” but I wouldn’t want to shake its hand, either. David S. F. Wilson’s film comes not from Marvel or DC but the pages of Valiant Comics. Its central ...

‘The Hunt’ a clunky swipe at a divided America

March 19, 2020

The Associated Press Fittingly, few films in recent memory arrive with a bigger target on its back than “The Hunt.” Our quick advice? Lower your weapons. The horror-thriller with a healthy side of political commentary was pulled from release last summer following backlash to its trailer ...

Latest Movies

March 12, 2020

Maui Scene’s minireviews, wire service reviews and previews are provided by studios and other sources. “I STILL BELIEVE” PG, Drama, Music, Romance. 1:55. Regal Maui Mall Megaplex. Opens Thursday. The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss ...

Latest Movies

March 5, 2020

Maui Scene’s minireviews, wire service reviews and previews are provided by studios and other sources. “ONWARD” PG, Action/Adventure, Animated, Comedy, Scifi/Fantasy. 1:43. Consolidated Theaters Ka‘ahumanu, Regal Maui Mall Megaplex. Opens Thursday. Set in a suburban fantasy world, ...