Feb 28, 2012

Island Mele: Brittni Paiva, Rhapsody...

Island Mele: Brittni Paiva, Rhapsody, Kapena

Music critic John Berger reviews new releases by Brittni Paiva, Rhapsody and Kapena featuring KalenaKu.

Jan 29, 2012

Review: Ben Vereen inspires at LCC

Review: Ben Vereen inspires at LCC

Supporters of theater and the arts at Leeward Community College for “Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen” on Saturday, Jan. 28, were treated to a fabulous performance.

Jan 29, 2012

Review: Kumu Kahua’s ‘Pahala’ is tox...

Review: Kumu Kahua’s ‘Pahala’ is toxic

Any sick soul who finds bullying and domestic violence funny rather than tragic will find “Pahala” a laugh-a-minute comedy.

Jan 26, 2012

Review: Chan shows range in ‘Lion Da...

Review: Chan shows range in ‘Lion Dancer’

Old country customs can be embarrassing when your family moves to a place where people do things differently.

Jan 20, 2012

FilmSlashTV: Bang, bang, shoot me up

FilmSlashTV: Bang, bang, shoot me up

“The Viral Factor” is a monster rush of muscular action sequences.

Jan 19, 2012

FilmSlashTV: Love amid the ruins

FilmSlashTV: Love amid the ruins

Zhang Yimou’s “Flowers of War” is equally brilliant and annoying.

Jan 18, 2012

Review: Shabazz Palaces do not disap...

Review: Shabazz Palaces do not disappoint

It was a focused and sweet show, a treat for those who were present.

Jan 13, 2012

Review: Andrew Bird warms up with Ha...

Review: Andrew Bird warms up with Hawaii Theatre set

Before releasing his seventh solo album and embarking on a nationwide tour, Andrew Bird brought his one-man show to downtown Honolulu.

Jan 13, 2012

Review: ‘Carnage’ is engaging entert...

Review: ‘Carnage’ is engaging entertainment

Manoa Valley Theatre’s “God of Carnage” is an engaging, 90-minute look at two dysfunctional marriages.

Jan 13, 2012

Island Mele: New music by Hawaii-bas...

Island Mele: New music by Hawaii-based artists

John Berger reviews new releases by Kawena, Stephen Agustin and the Fourth Wall and Fernando Pacheco.