Woman in the Dunes

A woman imprisons an entemologist by luring him into a sandpit. The entemologist's rage turns into sensual fascination. At 7:30 p.m. July 17-19, and 4 p.m. July 20, Academy Theater; $5. (Unrated)

Looking For Richard (Star rating unavailable)

Al Pacino directs this look at the process and interpretation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Richard III. At 7:30 p.m. July 21-23, and 1 p.m. July 24, Academy Theater; $5. (Unrated)

Traveller (Star rating unavailable)

An Irish grifter (Mark Wahlberg), shunned by everyone, is taken in by Bill Paxton and taught the rules of gypsy life. Wahlberg's emotions conflicts with his "gypsy instincts." At 7:30 p.m. July 24-26, and 4 p.m. July 27, Academy Theater; $5. (Unrated)

The Substance of Fire (Star rating unavailable)

A Holocaust publishing mogul insists on publishing Holocaust coffee table books, alienating himself from his family. At 7:30 p.m. July 28-31, and 1 p.m. July 31, Academy Theater; $5. (Unrated)

The Princess Bride

Fairy tale/adventurer about a woman who is separated from her one true love, who eventually rescues her from the prince. At 8 p.m. July 17-19, and 3 and 5:30 p.m. July 19; Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (PG)

Out of the Past

A one-time gangster employee can't escape his past when his ex-employer and girlfriend entangle him in a murder and double-dealings. At 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. July 20, and 6 and 8 p.m. July 21; Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (PG)

Love Serenade (Star rating unavailable)

Australian comedy about two sisters searching for love. Winner of the Best First Film award at the 1996 Cannes International Film Festival. Pre-show reception, 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 22, Duc's Bistro, $25 per person (includes admission to the film). Reception reservations, 526-2242. Film tickets at 528-0506. At 7 p.m. July 22; $6 general plus $1 restoration charge; Hawaii Theatre. (Unrated)

The Seventh Seal

Returning from the Crusades, a disillusioned knight tries to solve the mysteries of life while playing a chess games with Death. In Swedish with English subtitles. At 8 p.m. July 24 and 27, and 3 and 5:30 p.m. July 27; Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (PG)

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MISCELLANEOUS

"Further Adventures of the Edit Experience": Walt Louie covers the process of post-production, 1-5 p.m. July 21-25, UH-Manoa, Kuykendall 207. Cost: $200. Information, 956-7221 or Web site http://www.summer.hawaii.edu.

"Young Filmmakers Night": Several works by young Hawaiian and Maori filmmakers, on view 7:30 p.m. July 24, UH-Manoa, Art Auditorium. Cost: $4. Information, 956-7866; or connect to Web site http://www.summer.hawaii.edu.

Short film/video: Featuring an early short film by Lee Tamahori, director of "Once Were Warriors"; and Taueva Faotusia's feature titled "Uiaki Fono: Resolving the Future," 7:30 p.m. July 25, UH-Manoa, Art Auditorium. Cost: $4. Information, 956-7866; or connect to Web site http://www.summer.hawaii.edu.