Julius Caesar

Adaptation of William Shakespeare's play of political power and honor in ancient Rome starring Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud, Louis Calhern, Greer Garson and Deborah Kerr.

At 8 p.m. March 13-15, and 3 and 5:30 p.m. March 15; $5 general, $4 Movie Museum members. Reservations at 735-8771. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

Picture Bride (Star rating unavailable)

A story about early 20th century plantation life in Hawaii. The story portrays the racism and fear the immigrants experienced and survived, leading to one of the world's most successful multi-ethnic societies. Theresa Bill, women's historian and public history consultant, will lead a discussion following the film.

At 7 p.m. March 14; Free. (Unrated)

Theater: University of Hawaii, Art Auditorium

Nuclear Monster Movies of Cold War Cinema (Star rating unavailable)

Recently declassified, the 25-minute tape shows nuclear tests and disasters at several locations including Johnston Island and the Marshall Islands. Recently shown on the cover of Honolulu Weekly. Potluck dinner and talk by Desoto Brown to follow. Call 395-1973 or 696-8996.

At 6:30 p.m. March 15; Free (bring a potluck dish). (Unrated)

Theater: Long's Audio/video, Suite D214, Koko Marina Shopping Center

Bandit Queen (Star rating unavailable)

Based on the real-life story of Phoolan Devi, India's member of parliament and Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Devi escaped from a marriage at the age of 11 only to be repeatedly assaulted and driven from her village by the upper caste men. After fleeing to the ravines, Devi started a bandit band and was the third woman in 3,000 years of Indian history to lead a band. She allegedly returned to her village and executed 22 of the men who had assaulted her, making her a national heroine. Presented in celebration of Women's History Month by the University of Hawaii-Manoa, Center for South Asian Studies and the Ambedkar Journal.

At 7:30 p.m. March 15. Cost: $5 general, UH Manoa students free. Call 239-8112. (Unrated)

Theater: University of Hawaii-Manoa Art Auditorium

Public Enemy

Powerful film of a prohibition gangster's rise and fall starring James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Donald Cook, Joan Blondell and Mae Clarke.

At 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. March 16, and 6 and 8 p.m. March 17; $5 general, $4 Movie Museum members. Reservations at 735-8771. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

Fist of Legend (Star rating unavailable)

A young student (Jet Li) returns home to find his master killed in a match. Directed by Gordon Chan, well-known for devising many fight scenes for Jackie Chan's Stuntmen's Association. In Cantonese with subtitles.

Cinematheque presents films in Room FA-214. At 3 p.m. March 17; free. (Unrated)

Theater: Leeward Community College

Four Days in July (Star rating unavailable)

Two families, one Catholic and the other Protestant, are separated by political differences, in this gently humorous film.

Cinematheque presents films in Room FA-214. At 3 p.m. March 19; free. (Unrated)

Theater: Leeward Community College

Broken Blossoms

Silent controversial film of an abused girl's (Lillian Gish) love for an older Chinese man (Richard Barthelmess).

At 8 p.m. March 20 and 21; $5 general, $4 Movie Museum members. Reservations at 735-8771. (Unrated)

Theater: Movie Museum

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CONTEST

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.