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SPECIAL SCREENINGS
“2019 OSCAR NOMINATED LIVE ACTION SHORT FILMS” NR, Concerts/special events. Regency Kihei Cinemas. 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
A compilation of short films nominated for this year’s Oscar awards.
“MY FAIR LADY 55TH ANNIVERSARY ” PG, 2:55. Concerts/special events. Maui Mall Megaplex. 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday; 3 and 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Fathom Events, TCM and CBS bring “My Fair Lady” to select cinemas for a special event, which includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison and Stanley Holloway.
“THE PRINCESS BRIDE” PG, 1:38. Action/adventure, comedy. Ka’ahumanu 6. 7 p.m. Wednesday.
A pirate rescues his beloved from a dreadful prince. The film was originally released in 1987. Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin.
NEW THIS WEEK
“ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL” PG-13, 2:02. Action/adventure, sci-fi/fantasy. Ka’ahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex, Regal Wharf Cinemas.
A cyborg combats deadly forces while trying to uncover the truth behind her mysterious past. Starring Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz and Jennifer Connelly.
“COLD PURSUIT” R, 1:59. Action/adventure. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A vigilante seeks coldblooded justice against a psychotic drug lord and his sleazy henchmen. Starring Liam Neeson, Laura Dern and Micheal Richardson.
“HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U” PG-13, 1:40. Comedy, horror. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A college student must die over and over again to save her friends from a psychotic masked killer. Starring Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard and Ruby Modine.
“ISN’T IT ROMANTIC?” PG-13, 1:28. Sci-fi/fantasy. Ka’ahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
A woman discovers she’s the leading lady in a real-life romantic comedy in an alternate universe. Starring Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth and Priyanka Chopra.
“WHAT MEN WANT” R, 1:57. Comedy, Maui Mall Megaplex.
A sports agent uses her ability to hear men’s thoughts to turn the tables on her rude colleagues. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Aldis Hodge and Richard Roundtree.
ONGOING
“A DOG’S WAY HOME” PG, 1:37. Action/adventure, drama. Ka’ahumanu 6, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
Bella the dog embarks on a 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner. Starring Ashley Judd, Jonah Hauer-King and Edward James Olmos.
“AQUAMAN” PG-13, 2:23. Action/adventure, sci-fi/fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex, Ka’ahumanu 6, Regal Wharf Cinemas, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
Aquaman finds himself caught between the surface world and Atlanteans who are ready to revolt. Starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman.
“THE GIRL IN THE ORANGE DRESS” PG-13, 1:40. Comedy, romance. Ka’ahumanu 6.
After a night of partying, a young woman wakes up in a movie star’s bed. Starring Jericho Rosales, Jessy Mendiola and Derek Ramsay. Language: Filipino/Tagalog.
“GLASS” PG-13, 2:09. Drama, sci-fi/fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex, Ka’ahumanu 6, Regal Wharf Cinemas, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
Security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has 24 personalities. Starring Bruce Willis, James McAvoy and Samuel L. Jackson.
“GREEN BOOK” PG-13, 2:10. Biography, comedy, drama. Ka’ahumanu 6, Regal Whart Cinemas, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
Two men confront racism and danger while taking a road trip through the Deep South in 1962. Starring Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini.
“THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING” PG, 2:00. Action/adventure, sci-fi/fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A modern-day boy uses the mythical sword Excalibur to battle the wicked enchantress Morgana. Starring Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Tom Taylor and Denise Gough.
“THE LEAST OF THESE: THE GRAHAM STAINES STORY” PG-13, 1:42. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.
When speculation mounts that local Australian missionary Graham Staines is illegally proselytizing leprosy patients, Manav agrees to investigate undercover for the newspaper. Starring Sharman Joshi, Stephen Baldwin and Shari Rigby.
“THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART” PG, 1;47. Action/adventure, animated. Maui Mall Megaplex, Ka’ahumanu 6, Regal Wharf Cinemas.
Emmet, Lucy, Batman and their friends must defend Bricksburg from LEGO DUPLO invaders from space. Starring Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks and Tiffany Haddish. Also available in 3D.
“MISS BALA” PG-13, 1:44. Action/adventure, suspense/thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A young woman must outwit a ruthless drug cartel to save her kidnapped friend in Mexico. Starring Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Mackie and Ismael Cruz Cordova.
“ON THE BASIS OF SEX” PG-13, 2:00. Drama. Ka’ahumanu 6.
The inspiring true story of young Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she teams with her husband, Marty, to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of gender discrimination. Starring Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer and Justin Theroux.
“THE PROGIDY” R, 1:32. Horror, suspense/thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Sarah’s young son Miles’ disturbing behavior signals that an evil, possibly supernatural force has overtaken him. Starring Taylor Schilling, Jackson Robert Scott and Peter Mooney.
“SERENITY” R, 1;43. Suspense/thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Baker Dill is a fishing boat captain leading tours off a tranquil, tropical enclave called Plymouth Island. His quiet life is shattered, however, when his ex-wife Karen tracks him down with a desperate plea for help. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jason Clarke.
“THE UPSIDE” PG-13, 2:06. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
A wealthy quadriplegic develops an unlikely friendship with the parolee who becomes his caretaker. Starring Kevin Hart, Nicole Kidman and Bryan Cranston.
* Movie listings reflect showings that are made available by theaters at press time. For up-to-date movies and showtimes, visit www.fandango.com.
- Rebel Wilson (left) and Liam Hemsworth in a scene from “Isn’t It Romantic” Warner Bros. Pictures via AP
- Gina Rodríguez in a scene from “Miss Bala.” Sony Pictures via AP






