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, February 6, 1997



Caro Diario

Film director and comedian Nanni Moretti appears as himself in a three-part feature, observing life in Italy and running into Jennifer Beals. In the last part, Moretti recounts his diagnosis and treatment for cancer. With subtitles. At 8 p.m. Friday and at 6 and 8 p.m. Monday; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

The Flower of My Secret (Star rating unavailable)

A middle-aged romance novelist (Marisa Paredes) faces the reality of her messed-up life and loveless marriage. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, with subtitles. Cinematheque presents films in Room FA-214. At 3 p.m. Monday; free. (R)

Theater: Leeward Community College

The Last of the Blue Devils (Star rating unavailable)

Stirring profile of the stars of Kansas City Jazz - Count Basie, Big Joe Turner and Jay McShann. At 7:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and 1 p.m. Feb. 13; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Academy Theater

Le Plaisir

A mask bestows youth on an elderly man; a group of prostitutes take a holiday in the country; and an artist weds a model after her failed suicide attempt. Peter Ustinov narrates the 1951 film about the joy and irony of romance, based on short stories by Guy de Maupassant. At 8 p.m. Feb. 13 and at 6 and 8 p.m. Feb. 17; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

Let's Get Lost

Oscar-nominated documentary follows Chet Baker, jazz trumpeter and singer, in what turned out to be the last year of his life. The charismatic Baker, filmed with style and insight in black and white, was once referred to as the James Dean of jazz. At 7:30 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Sunday; $5. The Academy features live jazz 6 p.m. Friday. (Unrated)

Theater: Academy Theater

'Round Midnight

A boozy American jazzman in 1950s Paris is virtually adopted by a fan. Homage to jazz musicians features a once-in-a-lifetime performance by tenor-sax player Dexter Gordon. Herbie Hancock served as music director. At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 14 and 15; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Academy Theater

The Seven Samurai

A 16th-century Japanese village hires professional warriors to fend off bandits. This full-length version of Akira Kurosawa's classic impresses with powerful action sequences and its humanity. With Toshiro Mifune. At 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday and at 1, 4 and 8 p.m. Sunday; $5. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

Tilai (Star rating unavailable)

A young man from Burkina Faso who returns to find his sweetheart married to his father is tempted to resume their relationship, despite the fact that incest is punishable by death. Cinematheque presents films in Room FA-214. At 3 p.m. Wednesday; free. (R)

Theater: Leeward Community College




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