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, July 24, 1997



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)

Singin' in the Rain

All time Hollywood musical featuring songs from Arthur Freed-Nacio Herb Brown. At 7 p.m. July 25, doors open at 6:30 p.m. with addition features at 6:45 p.m.; Hawaii Theatre; $25 (first come, first-serve). Tickets, 528-0506. (Unrated)

Wild Strawberries

En route to receive an honorary degree, an elderly Stockholm professor remembers the disappointments of his life. In Swedish with English subtitles. At 8 p.m. July 25 and 28, and 6 p.m. July 28; Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (Unrated)

Forbidden Games

A young, orphaned Parisian girl is taken in by a simple peasant family. She and the family's youngest son share a private world, which the adults cannot understand. In French with English subtitles. At 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. July 26; Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (Unrated

In This Our Life

Bette Davis steals her sister's husband, ruining her sister's life as well as her own. At 8 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 4, and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4; Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (Unrated)



MISCELLANEOUS

Pacific Island Images film festival: 7:30 p.m. July 24-26, Art Building Auditorium. Cost: $3-$4. The following films will be shown: On July 24: "Huaka'i" by Vincent Keala'okalani Lucero, "Kumuhonua" by Honilani Newhouse and Charles Robinson, "Mai Time" by Maraki Parata, and "Don't Be A Copycat" by Chazlynne Deguair and Shaunte Akui; on July 25: "Thunderbox" by Lee Tamahori, "Uiaki Fono: Resolving the Future" by Taueva Faotusia, and "But, Not to Touch" by Shawn Sourgose; and on July 26, "Kapa Haka--The People Dance" by Allison Carter and "Tatau: What One Must Do" by Micah Van Der Ryn. "Hawaiian Sting" by Peter Beyt will be shown every night. Information, 956-7866 or connect to 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.




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