OPENING FRIDAY
‘45 Years’ ****
The arrival of a disturbing letter threatens a couple’s celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary. With Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay. Written and directed by Andrew Haigh, adaptation by David Constantine, based upon his short story “In Another Country.” (NR, 1:35) At Kahala 8
‘A Violent Prosecutor’
(Not reviewed)
An investigator who was sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit befriends a con man to help clear his name. In Korean with English subtitles. (NR, 2:06) At Pearlridge West
‘Race’ ****
Track star Jesse Owens competes in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, a living affront to Adolf Hitler’s ideas of Aryan supremacy. With Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons. Written by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse. Directed by Stephen Hopkins. (PG-13, 2:14)
‘Risen’ **1/2
Rome orders a military tribune to investigate Jesus’ final weeks and quell a potential uprising in Jerusalem. With Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, Cliff Curtis. Written by Kevin Reynolds and Paul Aiello. Directed by Reynolds. (PG-13, 1:47)
‘Walang Forever’
(Not reviewed)
A famous writer’s ex-boyfriend reappears and turns her life upside-down. With Jericho Rosales and Jennylyn Mercado. Best picture winner at the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival. In Filipino with English subtitles. (NR, 1:30) At Kapolei and Pearlridge West
‘The Witch’ **1/2
Strange events befall a farmer and his family when they are banished to the edge of an ominous forest in 1630 New England. With Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie. Written and directed by Robert Eggers. (R, 1:30)
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‘The 5th Wave’ *
Four deadly surges have left the world ravaged and a teen (Chloe Grace Moretz) must trust a mysterious young man (Alex Roe) to save her brother (Zackary Arthur). With Nick Robinson. Written by Susannah Grant, Akiva Goldsman and Jeff Pinkner. Directed by J Blakeson. (PG-13, 1:52) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Pearl Highlands Stadium 12
‘13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’ **1/2
During the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Libya, elite ex-military operatives bravely fight back when plans go awry. With James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini, Pablo Schreiber and Toby Stephens. Directed by Michael Bay. (R, 2:24) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18
‘Deadpool’ *1/2
Ryan Reynolds stars as the former Special Forces operative turned unconventional antihero in the Marvel Comics adaptation. With Morena Baccarin and Ed Skrein. Written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Directed by Tim Miller. (R, 1:46)
‘Everything About Her’
(Not reviewed)
A successful businesswoman (Vilma Santos) with stage 3 cancer hires a private nurse (Angel Locsin) who inadvertently becomes the bridge between the woman and her son (Xian Lim). In Filipino with English subtitles. (NR, 2:16) At Kapolei and Pearlridge West
‘The Finest Hours’ **1/2
In 1952, the Coast Guard attempts a daring rescue of an oil tanker during a fierce nor’easter in frigid Atlantic waters. With Chris Pine, Casey Affleck and Ben Foster. Written by Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson. Directed by Craig Gillespie. (PG-13, 1:57)
‘Hail, Caesar!’ ***1/2
Backlot comedy by the Coen brothers about a movie studio “fixer” during the twilight of Hollywood’s Golden Age. With Josh Brolin, George Clooney and Scarlett Johansson. Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. (PG-13, 1:46)
‘How to Be Single’ ***
Young unmarrieds in New York City navigate the complex intersections of love and sex. With Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann and Damon Wayans Jr. Written by Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein and Dana Fox; screen story by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein. Directed by Christian Ditter. (R, 1:50)
‘Ip Man 3’ ***
Donnie Yen returns as the real-life grandmaster who mentored Bruce Lee, this time taking on gangsters whose leader is played by Mike Tyson. Directed by Wilson Yip. In Cantonese and English with English subtitles. (NR, 1:45) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Pearlridge West
‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ ***
Furry martial artist Po journeys with his long-lost father to a panda paradise where he must train his klutzy compadres to fight the evil Kai. Voiced by Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie. Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni.(PG, 1:35)
‘The Lady in the Van’ ***
Maggie Smith reprises her stage role as the title character who parks her vehicle in the driveway of a London playwright and stays for 15 years. With Alex Jennings, James Corden and Dominic Cooper. Written by Alan Bennett, from his play. Directed by Nicholas Hytner. (PG-13, 1:43) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Kahala 8
‘Oscar Shorts 2016’
Animated and live-action films will be screened in groups at Dole Cannery Stadium 18
>> Animated: “Bear Story,” directed by Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala; “Prologue,” directed by Richard Williams and Imogen Sutton; “Sanjay’s Super Team,” directed by Sanjay Patel and Nicole Grindle; “We Can’t Live Without Cosmos,” directed by Konstantin Bronzit; and “World of Tomorrow,” directed by Don Hertzfeldt. (NR, 0:57)
>> Live Action: “Ave Maria,” directed by Basil Khalil and Eric Dupont, in Arabic, English and Hebrew with English subtitles; “Day One,” directed by Henry Hughes, in English and Dari with English subtitles; “Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut),” directed by Patrick Vollrath, in German with English subtitles; “Shok,” directed by Jamie Donoughue, in Albanian and Serbian with English subtitles; and “Stutterer,” directed by Benjamin Cleary and Serena Armitage. (NR, 1:43)
‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ **
Jane Austen’s classic heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, is now an expert at martial arts and weaponry, and must team with zombie killer Mr. Darcy to eradicate the undead. With Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston. Written and directed by Burr Steers, based on the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith. (PG-13, 1:48) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18
‘The Revenant’ ***
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as an explorer left for dead in the wilderness, who fights for survival and a return to his family. With Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson and Will Poulter. Written by Mark L. Smith and Alejandro G. Inarritu, based in part on the novel by Michael Punke. Directed by Inarritu. (R, 2:36) Nominated for 12 Oscars, including best picture, actor (DiCaprio), supporting actor (Hardy) and director.
‘Ride Along 2’ *
Kevin Hart and Ice Cube reunite for this sequel to the 2014 comedy. With Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt, Olivia Munn, Bruce McGill and Tika Sumpter. Written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. Directed by Tim Story. (PG-13, 1:41) At Kapolei
‘Spectre’ **1/2
A cryptic message from his past sends secret agent James Bond on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. With Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux. Written by John Logan, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade. Directed by Sam Mendes. (PG-13, 2:28) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Pearl Highlands Stadium 12
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ ***1/2
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher return for the latest installment of the space saga as it kicks off another trilogy set in a galaxy far, far away. With Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Written by J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan. Directed by Abrams. (PG-13, 2:16) Nominated for five Oscars, including original score and visual effects.
‘Where to Invade Next’ ***1/2
Director Michael Moore turns to Europe and elsewhere, looking for ways to cure the United States’ most serious ills in this globe-trotting documentary. (R, 1:50) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Kahala 8
‘Zoolander 2’ *1/2
Dense supermodels Derek Zoolander and Hansel McDonald return in this sequel to the 2001 high-fashion spoof. With Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell. Written by Justin Theroux, Stiller, Nicholas Stoller and John Hamburg. Directed by Stiller. (PG-13, 1:44)
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
‘Women of Faith: An Amazing Joyful Journey’
12:55 p.m. Saturday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $16. (G, 1:40)
Story of how four speakers created one of the largest Christian women’s movements, touching more than 5 million lives. Featuring never-before-seen interviews, outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage, and performances from contemporary Christian music artists.
Turner Classic Movies: ‘The Maltese Falcon’ 75th Anniversary
2 and 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $13. (PG-13, 2:00)
John Huston’s 1941 Sam Spade mystery with Humphrey Bogart in the starring role.
Bolshoi Ballet: ‘The Taming of the Shrew’
7 p.m. Tuesday at Kahala 8, $20. (PG, 2:05)
French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy starring Kristina Kretova, Anastasia Stashkevich and Artem Ovcharenko.
‘Jonas Kaufmann: An Evening with Puccini’
7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $16. (PG, 2:10)
A look at German tenor Jonas Kaufmann’s June 14 performance at La Scala Milan, home of Italian opera, with narration by Kaufmann and featuring rare archive footage of Puccini.
Hana Hou Picture Show: ‘Edward Scissorhands’
7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Wednesday at Ward Stadium with Titan XC, $10. (PG-13, 1:45)
Tim Burton’s modern fairy tale starring Johnny Depp and Dianne Wiest.
Oscar Snubs: ‘Apollo 13’
7 p.m. Thursday at Ward Stadium with Titan XC, $7. (PG, 2:20)
Director Ron Howard’s 1995 docudrama stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise and Ed Harris. It was nominated for nine Academy Awards but only won two — best film editing and best sound.
ARTHOUSE
DORIS DUKE THEATRE
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St. (532-8768, honolulumuseum.org); $10, $8 members
Honolulu African American Film Festival 2016
Runs through March 4.
>> ‘Sembene!’
1 p.m. today and 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Documentary about dockworker/fifth-grade dropout Ousmane Sembene, whose dream in 1952 was to “become the storyteller for a new Africa.” In what seemed like an impossible dream, he accomplishes his goal by making nine films over his 38-year career that shed light on politically charged subjects. (2014, Senegal/U.S., 1:29)
>> ‘Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution’
7:30 p.m. today
First feature-length documentary directed by Stanley Nelson explores the Black Panther Party and its significance to American culture, including its part in a cultural and political awakening for African-American people, and the aftermath of a derailed movement. (2015, 1:55)
>> ‘The Art of Ama Ata Aidoo’
1 p.m. Saturday
Yaba Badoe directs this exploratory film about the life of a feminist poet and novelist who became a trailblazer for a generation during a creative journey that lasted more than seven decades. (2014, Ghana/U.S./U.K., 1:18)
>> ‘BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez’
4 p.m. Saturday
Dubbed as “a lion in literature’s forest” by poet Maya Angelou, Sonia Sanchez is known for 17 books of poetry that explore the struggles and triumphs of women and people of color. The documentary examines the importance of her five-decade-long role in the Black Arts Movement and leadership in African-American culture. (2015, 1:30)
>> ‘The Amazing Nina Simone’
7:30 p.m. Saturday
Director Jeff L. Lieberman’s documentary includes interviews with Simone’s family, friends, band members, lovers and fellow activists, and offers insight into her life and musical journey. (2015, 1:50)
>> ‘Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai’ (‘Rain the Color of Blue With a Little Red in It’)
1 p.m. Tuesday
Director Christopher Kirkley presents a remake of Prince’s 1984 film “Purple Rain” about a musician trying to make it against all odds while dealing with jealous competition, family conflicts and trials of love. It’s also the first feature film shot in the Tuareg language, which, ironically, has no word for the color purple. In Tuareg with English subtitles. (2015, U.S./Nigeria, 1:15)
>> ‘America Is Still the Place’
7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Patrick Gilles directed this film based on the autobiographical novel by Charlie Walker, about an ambitious young trucker tasked with cleaning up one of the biggest oil spills in American history, caused when two oil tankers collided beneath the Golden Gate Bridge in 1971, spilling 1 million barrels of crude oil into the bay. Walker’s efforts to prevent environmental disasters force him to deal with racism, politics, corruption and greed. (2015, 1:42)
Screens with: ‘B9’
A misfit high school student is forced to assist a grumpy cancer patient. Directed by UH Academy for Creative Media student Keiko Sugihara. (2015, 0:13)
>> ‘Jimmy Goes to Nollywood’
1 p.m. Thursday
Directors Rachid Dhibou and Jimmy Jean-Louis explore the history of Nigeria’s fast-growing film industry and meet future storytellers tasked with putting Nigerian cinema on the map. (2015, France/Nigeria, 0:55)
>> ‘How Sweet the Sound: The Blind Boys of Alabama’
7:30 p.m. Thursday
Learn about the Grammy Award-winning gospel quartet who broke through the color barrier seven decades ago, achieving long-standing mainstream success with secular audiences worldwide. (2015, 1:29)
MOVIE MUSEUM
3566 Harding Ave. (735-8771); $5, $4 members
‘F—- You, Goethe’
Noon, 4 and 8 p.m. today and 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 and 9 p.m. Thursday
A high school dropout just released from prison takes a job as a substitute teacher to recover his hidden loot, which has been concealed by a newly built school gymnasium. For ages 15 and older. In German with English subtitles. (2013, Germany, 1:57)
‘Dearest’ (‘Anata e’)
2 and 6 p.m. today
Ken Takakura stars in his final film as a widowed prison officer who takes a 750-mile journey to Kyushu to scatter his late wife’s ashes, encountering people who help him reflect on his marriage. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2012, Japan, 1:51)
‘Steve Jobs’
Noon, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45 and 9 p.m. Saturday
Director Danny Boyle presents a complex portrait of the creative genius behind Apple. With Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels, Michael Stuhlbarg. Rated R. (2015, U.S./U.K., 2:02)
‘Trumbo’
11:30 a.m. and 1:45, 4, 6:15 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday
Biopic about Dalton Trumbo, a screenwriter of the 1930s and ’40s who, as an outspoken member of the Communist Party, landed in prison after being targeted by the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1950. With Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, John Goodman, Helen Mirren and Michael Stuhlbarg. Rated R. (2015, 2:04)
‘The Outcast’
11 a.m., and 3 and 7 p.m. Monday
Adaptation of Toson Shimazaki’s novel about a young village teacher in 1903 who keeps his “buraku” lineage a secret and struggles with hypocrisy after meeting fellow buraku and a social activist. For ages 10 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (1962, Japan, 1:59)
‘Les Grandes Personnes’ (‘Time Out for Love’)
1:15, 5:15 and 9:15 p.m. Monday
In Paris a naive young Nebraska exchange student (Jean Seberg) rescues suicidal friend Michele (Micheline Presle), who is distressed over a troubled love affair with handsome Philippe (Maurice Ronet) — and then, with Michele’s encouragement, begins an affair with Phillippe herself, only to encounter multiple complications. For ages 10 and older. In French with English subtitles. (1961, France/Italy, 1:36)
‘My, Myself and Mum’
Noon and 7:30 p.m. Thursday
The mother of three kids refers to two of them as her sons, but the third is known simply as “Guillaume.” He’d rather listen to Julio Iglesias and learn how to dance than pursue athletic adventures with his dad and brothers. For ages 15 and older. In French with English subtitles. (2013, France/Belgium, 1:23)
CENTER FOR KOREAN STUDIES SPRING 2016 FILM SERIES
Features films through April that focus on women and rapid transition in Korean society. Free screenings will be at UH Manoa, Center for Korean Studies Auditorium, 1881 East-West Road, 956-7041.
‘Yong-ja’s Heydays’
6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Chang-su works as a body scrubber at a public bath. He bumps into a woman named Yong-ja, with whom he was once in love while he was an ironworker and she was a rich family’s housemaid. He devotes himself to helping take care of her as she bounces from one job to the next, but she ends up leaving him for the sake of his own future. (1976, South Korea, 1:47)
