Movies on Maui

February 21, 2013

These are Maui Scene's mini-reviews, excerpts of wire service reviews and previews provided by studios and other sources.Opens Friday"Dark Skies" PG-13, 1:35, Kaahumanu 6.As the Barret family's peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them. Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton and Dakota Goyo star in this horror supernatural thriller. Scott Stewart directs."Snitch" PG-13, 1:35, Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.Dwayne Johnson stars as a father whose teenage son is wrongly accused of a drug ...

‘The Untold Story: Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawaii’

February 21, 2013

Within 48 hours after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, more than 2,000 men and women were arrested, detained and interned in Hawaii. Those arrested included Buddhist priests, Japanese language school officials, newspaper editors, business and community leaders. There is no evidence of espionage or sabotage and no charges were ever filed against them. This film chronicles their story through oral histories, documents, interviews ad reenactments.

Movies on Maui

February 14, 2013

These are Maui Scene's mini-reviews, excerpts of wire service reviews and previews provided by studios and other sources.Opened Wednesday"Safe Haven" PG-13, 1:55, Maui Mall Megaplex.A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, N.C., where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her. Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel and Cobie Smulders star in this drama-mystery romance. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom.Opens tonight"A Good Day to Die Hard" R, 1:37, Lahaina Wharf Cinema and Kaahumanu 6.John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward ...

Starry Night Cinema: ‘Babe’

February 14, 2013

Starry Night Cinema movie night returns with a free screening of "Babe" at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Pavilion/Ampitheater. Gates open at 5 p.m.Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening under the stars. The film tells of a lovable pig named Babe who was separated from his family and raised by sheep dogs. Babe wants to become a useful member of the farm by learning to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett. Originally released in 1995, the film garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.Art activities and live music will preceed the ...

Lights, camera, Lanai!

February 7, 2013

Film buffs are invited to enjoy three days of complimentary cinematic arts, music and enriching cultural programs on Maui's nearby "private island."Four Seasons Resorts Lana'i will present the Lanai Film Festival Friday to Sunday at The Lodge at Koele, in partnership with the Lanai community, HawaiiONTV.com and Jazz Alley TV.The best part is, the island is affordably accessible via the Expeditions ferry that crosses the channel from Lahaina Harbor to Manele Harbor numerous times per day; and Four Seasons Resorts Lana'i is offering special discounted kaamaina room rates for fesitval ...

Movies on Maui

February 7, 2013

These are Maui Scene's mini-reviews, excerpts of wire service reviews and previews provided by studios and other sources.Opens tonight"Identity Thief" R, 1:51, Maui Mall Megaplex.Mild-mannered businessman Sandy Patterson travels from Denver to Miami to confront the deceptively harmless-looking woman who has been living it up after stealing Sandy's identity. Starrring in the comedy crime film are Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy and John Cho. Directed by Seth Gordon.Opens Friday"Side Effects" R, 2:00, Kaahumanu 6.In this crime-drama thriller -Emily and Martin are a successful New York ...