Jim Oxborrow is standing in his living room. Located in Waiehu, the house is decorated with nautical models; framed deck plans of ocean liners like the Titanic and Andrea Doria hang on the walls. Off to his left, two people are staring intently into laptop screens. Another is doing the same on his right. Ahead of him in the spacious kitchen, one woman is carefully weaving dark … [Read more...] about What it’s like to make Brian Kohne’s new Maui movie ‘Kuleana’
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As ‘The Force Awakens’ hits island screens, we talk with 18 Maui fans about their special Star Wars memories
On Dec. 18, all our questions will be answered. Did J.J. Abrams deliver? Was the years' worth of wait and hype worth it? Will Star Wars: The Force Awakens be among the best films of 2015? If Greedo shot first, does that really mean Han Solo didn't act in cold blood? If that last sentence sounds like gibberish, this article is not for you. For most fans of this series, the … [Read more...] about As ‘The Force Awakens’ hits island screens, we talk with 18 Maui fans about their special Star Wars memories
This Thursday, Dec. 4: Hawaii Cinema Showcase @MauiArtsCulture
Celebrate local cinema this Thursday at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center with a double feature of local favorites. First there's The Haumana at 5:30pm and then Get A Job at 7:30pm. Each inspired by our island home, the movies take viewers on a journey through Hawaii’s unique culture and lifestyle. Talk story with Keo Woolford (The Haumana), come early to hear the music … [Read more...] about This Thursday, Dec. 4: Hawaii Cinema Showcase @MauiArtsCulture
This Tuesday, Sept. 9: Brian Kohne Will Talk Story On His New Movie Kuleana
We read a lot about Maui's growing film industry, but don't actually see a lot of movies made here by people who live here. Brian Kohne is an exception–he's from Maui, and actually made a movie about Maui–Get a Job. Released in 2010, it was goofy, but also pretty funny. Most importantly, it had an authentic feel for the island that you just don't find in Mainland-produced … [Read more...] about This Tuesday, Sept. 9: Brian Kohne Will Talk Story On His New Movie Kuleana
An Open Letter To Maui’s State Legislators Asking Them To Stop Exempting Bad Cops From The State Public Records Law
Dear Senators Roz Baker, J. Kalani English and Gil Keith-Agaran and Representatives Mele Carroll, Kaniela Ing, Angus McKelvey, Joe Souki, Justin Woodson and Kyle Yamashita: Wow, Opening Day comes around fast. Seems like it was only yesterday that you adjourned for the summer. But here we are: on Jan. 15–just a few days from now–you guys go back into regular session. And while … [Read more...] about An Open Letter To Maui’s State Legislators Asking Them To Stop Exempting Bad Cops From The State Public Records Law