Movie review: Search for ‘Loneliest Whale’ offers lessons for internet age
“The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52” is not your average nature documentary. In the hands of documentarian Joshua Zeman, who has tackled urban legends and serial killers in his work (“Cropsey,” “The Killing Season”), this film is a nature mystery, an unanswered question that needs to be solved. So, Zeman sets out to answer this question, despite unbelievable odds, and like most incredible explorations into the deep, the journey is surprising, though not without reward.
Universal movies to stream on Amazon after Peacock
Universal Pictures’ new live-action movies will stream on Amazon’s video service after they’re available on the studio’s sibling service Peacock, a complicated pact that upends the traditional pay-TV output deal for films.
Comedy wahines wow Kahilu crowd
Comedy shows do surprisingly well at the Kahilu Theatre. Pre-pandemic, both JP Sears and Pauly Shore both sold out the nearly 500-seat venue and Piff the Magic Dragon, a popular Vegas comedian, was scheduled to perform in 2020. These shows also bring out a younger crowd (20s to 40s) that probably wouldn’t come to a Robert Cazimero concert.
In brief: July 2, 2021
Dr. Tim and Friends to perform
From ‘Cruella’ to ‘Barb and Star,’ the year’s best movies … so far
We’re midway through a topsy-turvy year that started out in quarantine and is just now starting to get back to normal.
Documentary examines troubled past with Confederate statues
NEW YORK — Perplexed by America’s controversial relationship with Confederate monuments, “The Daily Show” team member CJ Hunt saw potential for what he thought would make an interesting short film.
Nashville comes to Waimea
The origins of the song circle event can be traced to Nashville’s Bluebird Café when a bunch of songwriters sat in a circle, passed around a guitar and sang songs. Some of the tunes were hits while new ones were played to get a reaction from a live audience.
It’s a family affair: Kapena style
For more than 35 years, Kapena has entertained audiences with their signature harmonies and feel good island music. Beginning as a trio in 1984 with Kelly Boy DeLima and the Tatofi brothers, the band has now blossomed into a family band featuring frontman De Lima’s three children – Kapena, Kalena, Lilo, and son-in-law Kala’e Parish. Their stellar performance last Saturday at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel had the crowd on their feet cheering “Chee hoo!” while dancing and singing along to practically every song.
What to stream: ‘Drag Race’ world tour and other Pride Month picks
June is Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, and remembrance of the fight for civil rights that started back at the Stonewall Inn on a June night in 1969 and continues to this day. While Pride is often about celebrating with community, there’s no reason why it can’t reflect in your streaming movie and TV choices as well, so here are a few suggestions for streaming options timed to Pride.
‘Suffocated’: Art becomes form of protest against Olympics
TOKYO — Miwako Sakauchi stands in her studio and brushes spinning swirls on torn cardboard and drawing paper, using the five colors designated as symbols of the modern Olympiad.
The unanswered ‘Jeopardy!’ question: Who’s the new host?
LOS ANGELES — “Jeopardy!” needed a host, and Lucille Ball had an enthusiastic suggestion for creator Merv Griffin: The smooth-voiced, debonair emcee of the “High Rollers” game show.
Kahilu Theatre presents Kapena June 19
The iconic band Kapena — featuring Kelly Boy, Kapena, Kalena, and Lilo — will perform from the Luau Grounds of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel next weekend.
In brief: June 11, 2021
Exploring the Big Island through art
Signature art chosen for Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival has selected critically acclaimed New York Times best-selling picture book illustrator and artist Jing Jing Tsong to create its signature 2021 artwork.
Vinyl records surge during pandemic, keeping sales spinning
PORTLAND, Maine — Vinyl record sales surged during the pandemic as music lovers fattened their collections, and audio cassettes began a comeback as well, keeping business spinning at record stores.
Unplugged: Something new for Bottle of Blue
Since 2013, Bottle of Blue has been faithfully paying their musical dues on Kona’s club circuit. And one highly important element has remained constant in the band: they offer some of the best classic rock and blues played on the island.
A heartfelt tribute: Waimea Community Chorus celebrates music icon Elton John
Last spring, the Waimea Community Chorus had plans to perform an Elton John tribute concert at the Kahilu Theatre, but the pandemic put the show on pause.
Kalani Pe‘a releases new album
Two-time Grammy Award winner, singer/songwriter Kalani Pe’a recently released his junior album “Kau Ka Pe’a.”
