Film Societies
Film Societies lists films being shown in Oahu art theaters. Movies are rated on a four-star scale. "Film Societies" appears on-line every week, and Thursdays in the Star-Bulletin's "Community Calendar." Send notices to: Film Calendar, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu 96802. Or fax to 523-8509. Or send e-mail to citydesk@starbulletin.com.

Thursday, May 16, 1996


Looking Like the Enemy
Documentary based on interviews with Asian American veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Produced and written by Karen L. Ishizuka and directed by Robert A. Nakamura; they will attend both screenings. At 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kapiolani Community College and at 1 p.m. (and possibly 4 p.m.) Sunday at Kauai Community College; costs $2 on Kauai. Call 734-9568 for the Honolulu screening, 245-8270 on Kauai.

My Favorite Season (Star rating not available)
Catherine Deneuve is a public notary in southwest France who seems to have everything, although she feels something missing. She and her brother, a top neurologist and surgeon, begin considering their accomplishments and mortality when their motherÕs health deteriorates. Directed by Andrew Techine (ÒWild ReedsÓ). At 4 p.m. Sunday, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 24 and 25, and 1 p.m. May 23; $4. (Unrated)

Theater: Academy Theater

Foreign Correspondent
Joel McCrea, in the title role, in caught in the midst of a spy ring with reporters George Sanders and Robert Benchley, innocent Laraine Day and suspicious father Herbert

Marshall. Fine entertainment by director Alfred Hitchcock, with vintage showpieces. At 8 p.m. Friday and at 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Delightful, original musical from a Broadway hit is about an ambitious window washer (Robert Morse) who uses his wiles to rise to prominence in Rudy ValleeÕs Worldwide Wicket Co. A superb 1967 farce. At 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

Panique (Star rating not available)
A stranger (Michel Simon) in a Paris suburb is framed for murder by the culprit and his girlfriend (Paul Bernard and Viviane Romance). Director Julien DuvivierÕs psychological thriller, based on a novel by Georges Simenon, demonstrates his film craftsmanship and command of atmosphere. In French; subtitles. At 6 and 8 p.m. Monday; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

School for Scoundrels
A training school for one-upmanship provides a complete Ñ and entertaining Ñ course in coming out tops in any situation. The 1960 British film features Alastair Sim, Terry-Thomas, Ian Carmichael, Janette Scott and Dennis Price. At 8 p.m. Thursday and at 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. May 25; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

The White Balloon (Star rating not available)
A self-reliant girl convinces her mother to give up her last bank note to purchase a goldfish for the familyÕs New Year ceremony, but loses the money before reaching the shop. When she finds it, she has trouble persuading various adults to help her retrieve it. This promising directorial debut by Jafar Panahi won the Cannes Film FestivalÕs Camera dÕOr. At 7:30 p.m. Friday; $4. (Unrated)

Theater: Academy Theater



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