Way Down East

A city slicker robs the innocence of a virginal heroine, who then pays the price. At 8 p.m. May 8 and 10. Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (Unrated)

The Black Pirate

A nobleman (Douglas Fairbanks Sr.) becomes a pirate after being victimized by cutthroats. At 8 p.m. May 9 and 12, and 6 p.m. May 12, Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (Unrated)

The Goldrush

Charlie Chaplin classis pitting Little Tramp against Yukon. At 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. May 11; Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (Unrated)

Darkness in Talinn (Star rating unavailable)

Allegorical film about a group of thieves, headed by the Russian mob, who devise an elaborate plot to steal the entire treasury of the newly independent nation of Estonia. In Estonian with subtitles. Cinematheque presents films in Room FA-214, Leeward Community College. At 3 p.m. May 12; free. (Unrated)

Landscape in the Mist (Star rating unavailable)

Two illegitimate children are told a lie that their father lives in Germany and they go on a quest to find him. Winner of the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival. In Greek with subtitles. Cinematheque presents films in Room FA-214, Leeward Community College. At 3 p.m. May 14; free. (Unrated)

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CONTESTS

1997 Pacific Island Images Film Festival: Creative and artistic films/videos with excellent technical execution that contains information relevant to the Pacific Island cultures and communities are being accepted until May 30. The films/videos must have been produced and/or directed and/or written by a Pacific Islander (a descendant of the original peoples of Polynesia, Micronesia or Melanesia); be well-crafted and of any length in any genre; and preferably be a Hawaii Premier. Submit application forms and tapes to: 1997 Pacific Island Images, Film Festival Selection Committee, 1221 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 6A-4, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. To have tape returned, include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Information at 591-0059, Web site http://planet-hawaii.com/pacislanders, or e-mail address piccom@aloha.net.

Adam Baran Honolulu Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: Accepting any length films/videos that have been produced and/or directed and/or written by or about lesbians and gay men. Preferably be a U.S., Hawaii or World Premier. Documentaries, experimentals, features, animations, rough cuts and works-in-progress accepted, however, they must be submitted in the required preview format. Deadline: May 30. Applications at 941-0424 ext. 11.

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MISCELLANEOUS

Pacific Islanders in Communications: Grants available for the 1997 Public Television Open Call for the creation of Pacific Islander-themed programs including documentaries, performances, children's and cultural affairs programming of the highest quality. Programs are intended to be used for national broadcast on public television. Projects should explore and capture the distinctive experiences of the indigenous Pacific Islanders; include indigenous Pacific Islanders in production roles that carry substantial artistic and editorial control; present innovative treatments of the subject matter; and target the national public TV audiences. To apply for a grant, call 591-0059. Proposals due: May 16.