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, August 29, 1996



Alphaville

Futuristic tale sends private eye Eddie Constantine to rescue a scientist trapped in a city run by an electronic brain. Recommended for New Wave disciples only. In French; subtitles. At 6 and 8 p.m. Monday; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

Beyond the Mountain (Star rating unavailable)

To the Starry Island (Star rating unavailable)

A young priest from a quiet mountain temple and a beautiful nun fall in love and face a grim future "Beyond the Mountain." In "Starry Island," an artist who returns to his remote island home for a funeral becomes intrigued with a village mystery.

"Mountain" starts at 7 p.m., and "Island" at 9 p.m., today; films repeat, in reverse order, Friday. The Festival of Korean Films continues through Sunday; free. (Unrated)

Theater: Art Auditorium

Fly High, Run Far (Star rating unavailable)

301, 302 (Star rating unavailable)

"Fly High" tells of the founding, government persecution and eventual triumph of Dong Hak, a religion based on the equality of men. "301" reveals the relationship between two dissimilar young women who live across the hall from each other.

"Fly High" starts at 7 p.m., and "301" at 9:30 p.m., Saturday. Films repeat, in reverse order, at 7 and 9 p.m. Sunday, concluding the Festival of Korean Films. Free. (Unrated)

Theater: Art Auditorium

Haru (Star rating unavailable)

Cyberspace provides the setting for two people -- "Haru" and "Hoshi" -- to share secrets, ambitions and love in anonymity. A half-hour before screen time, Kit Grant of Lavanet will host a talk show on "Internet Chat & Romance"; call 528-3456 for information. At 8 p.m. Sept. 3; $6. (Unrated)

Theater: Hawaii Theatre

Maedchen in Uniform

Sensitive German teen (Hertha Thiele) clashes with her authoritarian boarding school, and finds solace in a kind teacher (Dorothea Wieck). Leonthine Sagan directed this anti-Nazi film in 1931, adapted from Christa Winsloe's novel; subtitles. At 8 p.m. today and Friday and at 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

The Pink Panther

Blake Edwards' clever caper comedy introduces the bumbling Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers), intent on his mission to capture a notorious jewel thief. With David Niven, Robert Wagner and Claudia Cardinale. At 8 p.m. Sept. 5 and 6 and at 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Sept. 7; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

Think Fast, Mr. Moto

Thank You, Mr. Moto

Crafty Japanese detective (Peter Lorre) embarks on a worldwide chase after diamond smugglers. "Think Fast" also stars Virginia Field and Sig Rumann. "Thank You" puts the master of disguise on the trail of seven scrolls which hold the key to the treasure of Genghis Khan. With Sidney Blackmer and John Carradine. At 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

Sugar Cane Alley

A young boy and his grandmother survive in a 1930s Martinique shantytown. Director Euzhan Palcy's heartfelt drama is a rich portrayal of native life under French colonial rule. At 1 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 and 7 and at 4 p.m. Sept. 8; $4. (PG)

Theater: Academy Theater




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