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ALSO OPENING TODAY
‘When the Love is Gone’
Andoy Ranay’s Filipino romantic drama is a remake of the 1983 blockbuster "Nagalit ang Buwan Sa Haba Ng Gabi" about the romance between a young woman and an older man. (Not rated) At Dole Cannery 18
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‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler’
A dramatic account of the life of White House butler Cecil Gaines, who served during seven presidential administrations. With Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey and John Cusack. Written by Danny Strong and Lee Daniels. Directed by Daniels. (PG-13)
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
Royal Opera House: ‘Les Vepres Siciliennes’
Antonio Pappano conducts a world-class cast including Erwin Schrott, Bryan Hymel and Lianna Haroutounian in The Royal Opera’s first-ever staging of Verdi’s grand opera. 2 p.m. Dec. 7 and 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Kahala 8, $20
National Theater Live: ‘The Habit of Art’
Alan Bennett’s comic and touching play, directed by Nicholas Hytner, imagines a pivotal meeting between former friends and collaborators, composer Benjamin Britten (Richard Griffiths) and writer W.H. Auden (Alex Jennings). The 2010 broadcast repeat is part of the theater’s 50th anniversary celebration. 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at Kahala 8, $20