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FirstLight’s opening nights celebrate cinema

Ready for your annual dose of stargazing and Close Encounters of the Hollywood Kind? If so, the Maui Film Festival has you covered.Its 16th annual holiday season aggregation of the most award-worthy films of the year will once again light up Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. This year, FirstLight: Academy Screenings on Maui kicks off with a double dose of cinematic celebration on Sunday and Monday.On Sunday, in addition to newly anointed stars of tomorrow, an A-list of Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winning and nominated talent provides the star power for this ...

‘Christmas Vacation’ at Mill House

The Mill House at Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu will host a "Brew & View" event Friday featuring a free screening of National Lampoon's "Christmas Vacation."The movie will start at 8 p.m. on the Mill House lawn, with pre-movie entertainment starting at 6. There will be tapas, gourmet organic popcorn and drinks for sale. An "Ugly Sweater Contest" will also be held, with prizes up for grabs.The 1989 "Christmas Vacation" rated PG-13, is the story of the Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas that predictably turns into disaster, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo ...

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These are Maui Scene's minireviews, excerpts of wire service reviews and previews that are provided by studios and other sources.OPENS TODAY"ANNIE" PG, 1:58. Comedy, drama, family. Maui Mall Megaplex.A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly veiled campaign move and takes her in. Starring Quvenzhane Wallis, Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx."NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB" PG, 1:37. Adventure, comedy, family. Kaahumanu 6.Larry spans the globe, uniting favorite and new ...

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These are Maui Scene's minireviews, excerpts of wire service reviews and previews that are provided by studios and other sources.OPENS TODAY"EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS" PG-13, 1:29. Action, adventure, drama. Maui Mall Megaplex, Lahaina Wharf Cinema.The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues. Starring Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton and Ben Kingsley.SPECIAL SCREENINGS"THE HOBBIT MARATHON" FEATURING THE OPENING OF "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" ...

Two Heritage Films, ‘The SUP Movie’ to screen at the MACC

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present screenings this week of "The SUP Moive," as well as two short Heritage Films."The SUP Movie," from award-winning director Johnny DeCesare and Poor Boyz Productions, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. today in Castle Theater. The film starring Kai Lenny, Laird Hamilton and other big-name surfers strives to shed new light on the sport of stand-up paddling.The film follows surfers around the world as they seek the perfect waves and capture unique perspectives of the sport. Filming locations included Maui, Mexico, Fiji, California, Europe and other ...

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These are Maui Scene's minireviews, excerpts of wire service reviews and previews that are provided by studios and other sources.OPENS FRIDAY"AWAKE: THE LIFE OF YOGANANDA" PG, 1:27. Documentary. Kaahumanu 6.Unique biopic about Yogananda, author of The Autobiography of a Yogi. In the 1920s, he brought Hindu spirituality to the West. This tells the story of his life and influence on yoga, religion and science, combining re-enactment, interviews, and verite. Starring George Harrison, Anupam Kher and Russell Simmons."PAST TENSE" NR, 1:27. Comedy, romance. Kaahumanu 6.A young woman and her ...