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The Tao of luau
February 3, 2011 It’s named for the ocean tide — Te Au Moana — for good reason. more »»
Oscar’s morning after
January 27, 2011 Although this movie-award season may be feeling a little like all Natalie Portman, all the time, you’ll forgive the actress for the overexposure if you see “No Strings Attached. more »»
Act local, think Global
January 20, 2011 Writer-director Brian Kohne goes into post-post-production when he brings his made-on-Maui comedy “Get a Job” to the Historic Iao Theater for a 13-show run Jan. 27 to 30. (See www.getajobthemovi. more »»
Musical chairs
January 13, 2011 It’s a new year — anyone up for a few rounds of musical chairs? A couple of women I’ve been working with for a while are changing jobs …... more »»
A certain age
January 6, 2011 My birthday this week felt more auspicious than usual. more »»
Instant replay: 2010
December 30, 2010 The business page headline for last year was More Bucks, Less Movies. The profit margin, it seems, comes from extra added attractions like 3-D surcharges. more »»
Twain’s timeless ‘Tonight!’
December 16, 2010 Religion and politics — two subjects best not mentioned this time of year, especially at family gatherings —were pathways to laughter for the full-house crowd at Castle Theater last Sunday. more »»
Zombies and Friends
December 9, 2010 All humanity has been affected. There is no refuge, seemingly no escape as tiny pockets of individuals attempt to resist, holding at bay the knowledge that it’s futile. more »»
Sex education films
December 2, 2010 Flying under the radar in this new movie-awards season is something called “Stone.” It might better be titled “Sinks Like a …” based on the size of its audience. more »»
You ought to be in pictures
November 25, 2010 If you live in a jungle or under a waterfall, Benita Brazier wants to talk to you. No, she’s not part of Green Harvest, although she does work for the government. more »»
Thick Neat Hank
November 18, 2010 This is so embarrassing. I was away last week, catching up with family stuff, and old friend stuff, and new grandpa stuff in my old haunts in and around Santa Cruz, Calif. more »»
Making the Scene
November 11, 2010 Maui Scene Editor Rick Chatenever is on vacation. His column will resume Nov. 18. more »»
Fear itself
October 28, 2010 There’s nothing to “Paranormal Activity 2” but fear itself. And profits. more »»
Lights … camera … Maui!
October 21, 2010 A couple of years ago, after molding Willie K and Eric Gilliom into the Barefoot Natives and guiding the duo to two successful CDs, Brian Kohne found himself on the Mainland looking for work. more »»
Screen time for Maui
October 14, 2010 CBS is touting “Hawaii Five-O” as the top new show of the season, suggesting that TV viewers who don’t actually live in Hawaii want to keep their Pearl Harbor, mai tai and coconut-bra fantasies of... more »»
That’s what Friends are for
October 7, 2010 Twice in the last month as I’ve tried to scoop a breaking news story, I’ve found myself in a race with Facebook. I came in second. Both times. more »»
Living history
September 30, 2010 Moderating a panel discussion about the current art show at the MACC last weekend, I felt like we were making history. Not to mention, becoming histor. more »»
Hawaii Five — uh, oh
September 23, 2010 Having the good sense to keep the theme song was one thing the producers got right with the new “Hawaii Five-. more »» |
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