ALSO OPENING FRIDAY
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‘The Fatal Encounter’

In the 18th century Joseon Dynasty, a politically embattled king deals with opposing factions and tries to avoid assassination. With Hyun Bin, Jung Jae-young and Cho Jung-seok. Directed by Lee Jae-kyoo. In Korean with English subtitles. (Not rated) At Pearlridge 16

‘The Hornet’s Nest’

This moving documentary by ABC-TV war correspondent Mike Boettcher and his son, Carlos, is a boots-on-­ the-ground look at America’s war in Afghanistan. This journalistic, shaky-cam video diary covers a couple of years of being embedded with the 101st Airborne in a dangerous and remote northern province. That not all the soldiers make it out alive makes it all the more affecting. (R) At Ward Stadium and Mililani 14

SPECIALS

National Theatre Live: ‘King Lear’

Academy Award winner Sam Mendes ("Skyfall," "American Beauty") directs Simon Russell Beale as Shakespeare’s aged king trying to divide his kingdom among his three daughters. 2 p.m. Saturday at Kahala 8, $20

National Theatre Live:  ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’

Adapted for the stage from the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon about of a teen with exceptional math skills who is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. The boy falls under suspicion of killing a neighbor’s dog, and his detective work to solve the mystery takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world. Starring Luke Treadaway. 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kahala 8, $20

‘BB King: The Life of Riley’

Jon Brewer’s documentary on the American blues great, who grew up an orphan in the heart of the Mississippi Delta and rose to international music stardom. Also featuring Bruce Willis, Carlos Santana, Bono and Eric Clapton. 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ward Stadium, $11.50

Los Angeles Times, McClatchy Newspapers and Star-Advertiser staff