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“Spirited Away,” is part of a nationwide special three-day Studio Ghibli Fest 2018. • Studio Ghibli Fest photo
Aga Muhlach and Bea Alonzo, in a scene from “First Love” • Star Cinema via AP
Rowan Atkinson, in a scene from “Johnny English Strikes Again.” • Sony Pictures via AP
Amandla Stenberg in a scene from “The Hate U Give” • Erika Doss / 20th Century Fox
“Spirited Away,” is part of a nationwide special three-day Studio Ghibli Fest 2018. • Studio Ghibli Fest photo
Aga Muhlach and Bea Alonzo, in a scene from “First Love” • Star Cinema via AP
Rowan Atkinson, in a scene from “Johnny English Strikes Again.” • Sony Pictures via AP
Amandla Stenberg in a scene from “The Hate U Give” • Erika Doss / 20th Century Fox
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SPECIAL SCREENINGS
"THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST" (2018 ENCORE) G, 3:45. Concert/Special Events. Maui Mall Megaplex. 12:55 p.m. Saturday
Fathom Events and The Met: Live in HD present a broadcast of Puccini's "La Fanciulla del West." Soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek sings Puccini's gun-slinging heroine in this romantic epic of the Wild West, alongside star tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the role of the outlaw Dick Johnson. Baritone Zeljko Lucic is the vigilante sheriff Jack Rance, and Marco Armiliato conducts.
"SPIRITED AWAY – STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018" PG, 2:20. Concert/Special Events. Maui Mall Megaplex. 12:55 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
Fathom Events and GKIDS are excited to bring Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award- winning wonderous fantasy adventure to movie theatres nationwide for a special three-day event as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2018. Chihiro's family is moving to a new house, but when they stop on the way to explore an abandoned village, her paretns undergo a mysterious transformation and Chihiro is whisked into a world of fantastical spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba.
"NT LIVE: FRANKENSTEIN MILLER AS CREATURE" (2018 ENCORE) R, 2:10. Concert/Special Events. Maui Mall Megaplex. 7 p.m. Monday
This thrilling production features Jonny Lee Miller as the Creature and Benedict Cumberbatch as Victor Frankenstein. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered Creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale.
"RUSS TAFF: I STILL BELIEVE" PG, 1:50. Concert/Special Events. Maui Mall Megaplex. 7 p.m. Tuesday.
This gripping documentary from Fuseic Entertainment chronicles the multi-GRAMMY and Dove Award-winning star's unparalleled musical journey and behind-the-scenes battle with alcoholism. In addition to the feature, audiences will enjoy an exclusive performance from Russ Taff and Steven Curtis Chapman.
"THE SHINING" R, 1:59. Drama/horror. Ka'ahumanu 6. 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Based on the Stephen King horror novel about a writer and his family who are snowbound in a huge hotel. In the hotel a number of hauntings are experienced which are either caused by the hotel itself or the writer’s dementia. Starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd.
"JULIET, NAKED" R, 1:45. Comedy. Regency Kihei Cinemas. 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
A former rocker develops an unexpected bond with a woman whose ex-boyfriend is his biggest fan. Starring Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke and Chris O'Dowd.
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"FIRST LOVE (2018)" 2:02. Drama/romance. Ka'ahumanu 6. Opens Friday.
The calculated and reserved businessman meets an impulsive and optimistic photographer who believes in destiny and carpe diem (seizing the day). Starring Aga Muhlach, Bea Alonzo and Sandy Andolong.
"JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN" PG, 1:28. Action/ Adventure Comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex. Opens today.
This third installment in the comedy adventure series begins when a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, leaving Johnny English as the Secret Service's last hope. Called out of retirement, English dives head first into action with the mission to find the mastermind hacker. As a man with few skills and analogue methods, Johnny English must overcome the challenges of modern technology to make this mission a success. Starring Rowan Atkinson, Ben Miller and Olga Kurylenko.
"TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993)” PG, 1:15. Animated, Family, Music/Performing Arts, Sci-Fi/fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex. Opens Friday.
The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween town’s beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the “real world.” When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmas town, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. Starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon and Catherine O'Hara.
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"BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE" R, 2:21. Suspense/Thriller. Kaahumanu 6 (ends tonight), Maui Mall Megaplex.
The El Royale is run-down hotel that sits on the border between California and Nevada. It soon becomes a seedy battleground when seven strangers -- a cleric, a soul singer, a traveling salesman, two sisters, the manager and the mysterious Billy Lee -- converge on a fateful night for one last shot at redemption before everything goes wrong. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Cynthia Erivo and Dakota Johnson.
"FIRST MAN" PG-13, 2:18. Drama. Kaahumanu 6 (ends tonight), Maui Mall Megaplex, Regal Wharf Cinemas, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
The riveting story of NASA's mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the years from 1961 to 1969. A visceral, first-person account, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the movie will explore the sacrifices and the cost -- on Armstrong and on the nation -- of one of the most dangerous missions in history. Starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Joy and Pablo Schreiber.
"GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN" PG-13, 1:55 Action/Adventure Comedy. Kaahumanu 6, Regal Wharf Cinemas, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
While collecting junk one day, best friends Sonny and Sam meet Slappy, a mischievous talking dummy from an unpublished "Goosebumps" book by R.L. Stine. Hoping to start his own family, Slappy kidnaps Sonny's mother and brings all of his ghoulish friends back to life -- just in time for Halloween. Starring Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Madison Iseman and Jeremy Ray Taylor.
"HALLOWEEN (2018)" R, 1:31 Horror. Kaahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith. He was sentenced and locked away for 15 years. But on October 30, 1978, while being transferred for a court date, a 21-year-old Michael Myers steals a car and escapes Smith's Grove. He returns to his quiet hometown of Haddonfield, Ill., where he looks for his next victims. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer and Andi Matichak.
"THE HATE U GIVE" PG-13, 2:13, Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds -- the poor, mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy, mostly white prep school that she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is soon shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. Facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and decide to stand up for what’s right. Starring Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall and Russell Hornsby.
"THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS" PG, 1:45. Action/adventure, comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Ten-year-old Lewis goes to live with his uncle in a creaky old house that contains a mysterious ticktock noise. When Lewis accidentally awakens the dead, the town's sleepy facade magically springs to life with a secret world of witches and warlocks. Starring Jack Black, Cate Blanchett and Owen Vaccaro.
"NIGHT SCHOOL" PG-13, 1:51. Comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A man deals with misfit students and a feisty teacher while attending night school to get his GED. Starring Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish and Rob Riggle.
"THE OLD MAN & THE GUN" PG-13, 1:33. Maui Mall Megaplex.
At the age of 70, Forrest Tucker makes an audacious escape from San Quentin, conducting an unprecedented string of heists that confound authorities and enchant the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman who loves him in spite of his chosen profession. Starring Robert Redford, Casey Affleck and Sissy Spacek.
"THE SISTERS BROTHERS" R, 2:02, Action/adventure, comedy, western. Maui Mall Megaplex.
The Sisters brothers find themselves on a journey through the Northwest -- a journey that will test the deadly family ties that bind. But, can it also be the path to rediscovering what remains of their humanity? Starring John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix and Jake Gyllenhaal.
"SMALL FOOT" PG, 1:36. Animated, Comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A Yeti named Migo stirs up his community when he discovers something that he didn't know existed -- a human. Starring Channing Tatum, James Corden and Zendaya.
"A STAR IS BORN" R, 2:15. Drama, music/performing arts. Ka'ahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
In this new take on the tragic love story, Jackson Maine discovers -- and falls in love with -- struggling artist Ally. She has just given up on her dream to make it big as a singer ... until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. Starring Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Andrew Dice Clay.
"VENOM" PG-13, 1:53. Action/adventure, horror. Ka'ahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex, Regal Wharf Cinemas, Regency Kihei Cinemas (ends Thursday).
Reporter Eddie Brock develops superpowers after becoming a host to an alien parasite. Starring Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams and Riz Ahmed.
* Movie listings reflect showings that are made available by theaters at press time. For up-to-date movies and showtimes, visit www.fandango.com.