Chris Evans lives on a train that contains what remains of humanity in the post-apocalyptic world of “Snowpiercer.” (Courtesy Opus Pictures)
Wide-release film synopses from the Los Angeles Times.
OPENED WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
‘America: Imagine the World Without Her’ 
Dinesh D’Souza’s conservative exploration of America’s “culture of shame” about its history. (PG-13, 1:30) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18
‘Begin Again’
Reeling from a breakup with her musical partner and longtime boyfriend (Adam Levine), a songwriter (Keira Knightley) in New York City has a chance encounter with a disgraced record label exec (Mark Ruffalo) that blossoms into something more. With Hailee Steinfeld. Written and directed by John Carney. (R, 1:44) At Kahala 8 and Ward Stadium
In “Begin Again,” songwriter Keira Knightley splits with her boyfriend, played by Adam Levine. (Courtesy Weinstein Co.)
‘Deliver Us From Evil’
A New York police officer (Eric Bana) joins forces with an unconventional priest (Edgar Ramirez) to investigate a series of disturbing and inexplicable crimes. With Olivia Munn. Directed by Scott Derrickson. (R, 1:37) At Kahala 8
‘Earth to Echo’
After a construction project begins in their neighborhood, three boys (Teo Halm, Brian “Astro” Bradley and Reese Hartwig) start to receive strange coded messages on their cellphones, and their investigation brings them into contact with an extraterrestrial who needs their help. Directed by Dave Green. (PG, 1:22)
‘Snowpiercer’
In a world where a failed global-warming experiment has killed off most life on the planet and the final survivors reside aboard a train that travels around the frozen globe, the oppressed passengers in the rear section of the train revolt against the elites upfront. With Chris Evans, Jamie Bell and Tilda Swinton. Written by Bong Joon-ho and Kelly Masterson. Directed by Bong. (R, 2:06) At Kahala 8
‘Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon’
A documentary portrait of music manager Shep Gordon, known for steering the careers of Alice Cooper, Blondie and Luther Vandross, among others. Directed by Mike Myers. (PG-13, 1:24) At Kahala 8
‘Tammy’
After wrecking her car, getting fired from her thankless fast-food job and catching her husband cheating, a small-town woman (Melissa McCarthy) sets out on a trip to Niagara Falls with her hard-drinking grandmother (Susan Sarandon). With Allison Janney and Gary Cole. Written by McCarthy and Ben Falcone. Directed by Falcone. (R, 1:57)
“Deliver Us From Evil” stars Eric Bana as a cop investigating mysterious crimes. (Courtesy Screen Gems)
OPENS FRIDAY, JULY 4
‘My Illegal Wife’ Not reviewed
A single mother (Pokwang) wants to find a father for her children. In Filipino with English subtitles. At Kapolei and Pearlridge West
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone star in “Tammy,” which they also wrote and which Falcone directed. (Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)
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’22 Jump Street’
Having conducted a successful narcotics operation posing as high school students, two undercover cops (Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum) try to crack a new case at the local college. With Peter Stormare. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. (R, 1:51)
‘Blended’
After a disastrous blind date, two single parents (Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore) hope to never see each other again but end up stuck on the same family vacation with their respective children. With Kevin Nealon and Terry Crews. Written by Ivan Menchell and Clare Sera. Directed by Frank Coraci. (PG-13, 1:57) At Water Gardens Keolu 4
‘Chef’
Having quit his job at a prominent restaurant over refusing to compromise his creative integrity, a chef teams with his co-worker and son to start a food truck. With Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara and John Leguizamo. Written and directed by Favreau. (Not rated, 1:55) At Dole Cannery Stadium and Kahala 8
‘Edge of Tomorrow’
During an alien invasion in the near future, an inexperienced soldier (Tom Cruise) is dropped into battle and promptly killed, only to wake up in a time loop and relive the battle over and over again, inching closer to victory each time. With Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton and Brendan Gleeson. Directed by Doug Liman. In 3-D and Imax. (PG-13, 1:53)
‘The Fault in Our Stars’
Two teenagers (Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort) meet and fall in love at a cancer support group in this adaptation of the novel by John Green. With Laura Dern and Sam Trammell. Directed by Josh Boone. (PG-13, 2:05)
‘Godzilla’
The titanic monster rises to restore balance to the natural order as humanity stands defenseless in this reboot of the famous kaiju franchise. With Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston and Juliette Binoche. Written by Max Borenstein. Directed by Gareth Edwards. In 3-D and Imax. (PG-13, 2:03) At Water Gardens Keolu 4
Cate Blanchett is a dragon trainer in “How To Train Your Dragon 2.” (Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)
‘How to Train Your Dragon 2′
A young Viking and his faithful dragon must protect both of their kinds from a power-hungry conqueror in this sequel to the 2010 animated film. With the voices of Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Kit Harington and Cate Blanchett. Written and directed by Dean DeBlois. In 3-D. (PG, 1:45)
‘Ilo Ilo’
A 10-year-old Singaporean boy forges a bond with his Filipino caretaker while his parents try to stay afloat during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. With Koh Jia Ler, Yeo Yann Yann and Chen Tian. Written by and directed by Anthony Chen. In English, Chinese and Tagalog, with English subtitles. (Not rated, 1:39) At Kahala 8 and Pearlridge West 16
‘Jersey Boys’
Four young men (John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda and Vincent Piazza) from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey come together to form the ’60s rock group the Four Seasons in this adaptation of the Tony-winning musical. Directed by Clint Eastwood. (R, 2:14)
‘Maleficent’
A retelling of the classic “Sleeping Beauty” tale from the perspective of the villainess Maleficent, who suffered a betrayal that turned her once-pure heart to stone. With Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning and Sam Riley. Written by Linda Woolverton. Directed by Robert Stromberg. In 3-D and Imax. (PG, 1:37)
‘Million Dollar Arm’
In a last-ditch effort to save his career, a sports agent (Jon Hamm) travels to India to find a young cricket player he can turn into baseball’s next great pitching ace. With Suraj Sharma, Dinesh Patel, Alan Arkin, Lake Bell, Aasif Mandvi and Bill Paxton. (PG, 2:00) At Dole Cannery Stadium and Water Gardens Keolu 4
‘Obvious Child’
A 20-something aspiring female comic (Jenny Slate) grapples with an uncertain financial future, an unwanted pregnancy and a surprising new suitor (Jake Lacy). With Gabby Hoffman. Written and directed by Gillian Robespierre. (R, 1:23) At Kahala 8
‘Rio 2′
Traveling from Rio de Janeiro to the Amazon rain forest, a family of birds gets acquainted with the wild in this animated sequel to the 2011 film “Rio.” With the voices of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement and Tracy Morgan. (G, 1:41) At Water Gardens Keolu 4
‘Think Like a Man Too’
A group of couples gathers for a wedding in Las Vegas, but the plans for a romantic weekend go awry in this sequel to the 2012 movie “Think Like a Man.” With Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Meagan Good and Taraji P. Henson. Directed by Tim Story. (PG-13, 1:45)
Mark Wahlberg, left, and Jack Reynor join the battle for the fate of Earth in the box-office hit “Transformers: Age of Extinction.” (Courtesy Paramount Pictures)
‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’
Three years after an epic battle forced the shape-shifting robots known as Transformers into hiding, a garage inventor (Mark Wahlberg) makes a startling discovery and gets caught up in a battle for the fate of Earth. With Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer and Sophia Miles. Directed by Michael Bay. In 3-D and Imax. (PG-13, 2:45)
‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’
The mutant superheroes known as the X-Men join forces with their younger selves from the past to change a major historic event in hopes of saving the future. With Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence. Written by Simon Kinberg. Directed by Bryan Singer. In 3-D. (PG-13, 2:10)
SPECIAL
National Theater Live: ‘A Small Family Business’
Olivier Award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn’s riotous tale of greed returns to the vaunted British theater for the first time since its premiere in 1987. With Nigel Lindsay. 2 p.m. Saturday at Kahala 8, $20
Royal Shakespeare Company: ‘Henry IV, Part II’
As King Henry’s health continues to worsen, Prince Hal must choose between duty and loyalty to his old friend Falstaff in the heartbreaking conclusion to Shakespeare’s pair of history plays. With Jasper Britton, Alex Hassell and Elliot Barnes-Worrell. 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kahala 8, $20
Metropolitan Opera’s Summer Encore: ‘Otello’
Verdi’s Shakespearean masterpiece returns to the Metropolitan Opera with Johan Botha in the title role opposite the acclaimed Desdemona of star soprano Renee Fleming. (NR, 210 minutes). 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $12.50
Morgan Spurlock Presents: ‘A Brony Tale’
Documentary about men obsessed with Hasbro’s My Little Pony toys. 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kahala 8, $11
‘A Hard Day’s Night’
The 50th-anniversary re-release of Richard Lester’s adventurous romp with The Beatles, featuring such songs as “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “If I Fell.” 7 p.m. Thursday at Kahala 8, $7.50-$11
‘RiffTrax Live: Sharknado’
RiffTrax crew Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett give their comic take on the Syfy cult classic. 8 p.m. Thursday and 7:30 p.m. July 15 at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $12.50
The Gauchos del Mar brothers document their journey through Patagonia in pursuit of surfing at one of the southernmost areas of the world in “Land of Patagones/Tierra De Patagones.” (Courtesy Joaquin Azulay & Julian Azulay)
ARTHOUSE
DORIS DUKE THEATRE
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S. Beretania St.
(808) 532-8768
honolulumuseum.org)
$10, $8 members
‘Reality Bites’ 20th-Anniversary Screening
Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Janeane Garofalo and Ben Stiller, who also directs, star in this generational classic about four recent college graduates looking for love and employment. (1994, 1:39)
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, with an introduction by singer Lisa Loeb, whose record-breaking song “Stay (I Missed You)” was featured in the film and propelled to No. 1 in 1994.
SEVENTH ANNUAL HONOLULU SURF FILM FESTIVAL
Saturday through July 31; $10, $8 for members. Opening and closing nights: $15, $12 for members. Flash pass (includes 10 screenings, excludes opening- and closing-night receptions): $95, $75 for members. For complete listing of movies and showtimes, visit goo.gl/z5lPZ0.
The life of surfer Eddie Aikau is chronicled in the documentary “Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau.” (Courtesy Joaquin Azulay & Julian Azulay)
Opening reception, 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday with a performance by Mike Love, food from Da Spot, brews by Kona Brewing Co. and a screening of “Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau” at 7:30 p.m., followed by Q&A session with members of the Aikau family; $15, $12 for members.
» ‘Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau’
Award-winning documentary chronicles the life and legacy of the late Eddie Aikau, big-wave surfer, lifeguard and crew member of the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule’a, through archival imagery, re-enactments and interviews. Narrated by Josh Brolin. (2013, 1:36)
‘Land of Patagones/Tierra DePatagones’
The Gauchos del Mar brothers, directors Joaquin and Julian Azulay, journey across Patagonia, meeting natives along the way, traveling in a truck and living in a tent while battling harsh weather conditions in their pursuit of surfing at one of the southernmost areas of the world. In Spanish with English subtitles. (2014, Argentina, 1:15)
Screens with:
» ‘Compassing’
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and surfer Cyrus Sutton transforms an old van into a unique camper as he heads on a two-month Pacific surf adventure to Mexico. (2014, U.S./Mexico, 0:23)
1 p.m. Sunday
‘The North Canyon: Nazare Calling with Garrett McNamara’
This film sheds light on the famous big-wave spot where, in October 2011, surfer Garrett McNamara broke the record for biggest wave surfed. (2012, U.S./Portugal, 1:00)
Screens with:
» ‘Sea Fever’
Check out amazing footage of Ireland’s giant wave known as Aileens and hear interviews with surfers brave enough to surf the monstrous 40- to 50-foot waves. (2014, U.K./Ireland, 0:05)
» ‘Sea Stills’
Photographer Ray Collin talks about his passion in capturing the “transient beauty of impossibly shaped waves.” (2014, 0:07)
4 p.m. Sunday
Onde Italiane double-feature:
» ‘Bella Vita’
In this “travelogue” shot entirely on 35 mm film, internationally acclaimed filmmaker Jason Baffa journeys through Italy with Italian-American surfer Chris del Moro and captures the beauty of Italy and its unique surf culture. In Italian and English with English subtitles. (2013, 1:22)
» ‘Peninsula’
Italian filmmaker Luca Merli explores the little-known history of Italian surfing and looks into how Italy’s vibrant surf community keeps the passion alive. In Italian and English with English subtitles. (2014, Italy, 0:55)
7 p.m. Sunday
‘Redbull Decades’
Follow Jamie O’Brien, Kolohe Andino, Julian Wilson and Ian Walsh, four of the world’s most accomplished surfers, as they travel to Tahiti and the Tuamotu Islands to test re-creations of surfboards by Gerry Lopez, Glenn Pang, Matt Biolos, Al Merrick, Greg Noll and others. Narrated by Chris Cote. (2014, 0:40)
Screens with:
» ‘Now Now: Jordy Smith’
Features a collage of moments captured during the first six months of 2013 that showcase the transition of South African surfer Jordy Smith from “cocky benchwarmer to graceful batsman.” (2013, South Africa, 0:15)
7:30 p.m. Monday
‘The Salt Trail’
Filmmaker Mark Waters journeys through Indonesia, from bustling Bali to the serene Mentawai Islands, and shares the joy, pain and rewards long after the journey has ended. (2013, U.K., 0:50)
Screens with:
» ‘Black Sapphire Sea’
Three American surfers explore the surf at Sao Miguel Island, one of nine islands of the Azores. Directed by Andy Miller and Robin Moore. (2013, 0:19)
» ‘Under Desert Sun’
Explore the culture and surf in Angola with surfers Dane Gudauskas and Kepa Acero. Directed by Kevin Voegtlin. (2013, U.S./Angola, 0:21)
1 p.m. Tuesday
‘OUT in the Line-up’
Australian surfers David Wakefield and Thomas Castets are inspired by tales of hope, self-empowerment and transformation as they journey through Australia, Hawaii, California, Mexico and the Galapagos Islands to explore the taboo topic of homosexuality in the world of surfing. Directed by Ian W. Thomson. (2014, Australia, 1:09)
Screens with:
» ‘Flux: Redefining Women’s Surfing’
Although surfing can be seen as an expression of freedom for women around the world, media portrayals and a growing culture of sexualization can be threats. Directed by Mia Montanile, Sarah Lee and Chad King. (2014, 0:17)
» ‘Easkey Britton: Surf in Iran’
Marion Poizeau directs this story of Irish big-wave surfer Easkey Britton, who was the first woman to surf off the coast of Iran in 2013. Directed by Marion Poizeau. (2013, France/Ireland, 0:05)
7:30 p.m. Tuesday
‘Slow Is Fast: On the Road at Home’
Dan Malloy, Kanoa Zimmerman and Kellen Keene are three surfers who, in September 2012, decide to hop on a train in Southern California and head north with just their surf gear, bicycles, cameras and a microphone. Along the way, they stay with old friends while making new ones, stop to surf and poach camps as necessary, resulting in experiences that made for both a book and short film. (2014, 0:30)
Screens with:
» ‘Thicker Than Water’
This classic film that raised the bar in the quality of surf filmmaking was directed by musician/filmmaker/surfer Jack Johnson and Chris and Emmett Malloy, and shot on location in India, Ireland, Tahiti, Australia and Hawaii. It combines breathtaking visuals with a great soundtrack by Johnson, Philadelphia rockers G. Love & Special Sauce, Japanese pop band Natural Calamity, British electronica trio Smoke City and singer/songwriter Todd Hannigan. (1999, 0:45)
1 p.m. Wednesday
MOVIE MUSEUM
3566 Harding Ave.
(808) 735-8771
$5, $4 members
‘George Washington’
Beautiful drama about a group of children dealing with a tragic accident in a small and already depressed American town. (2000, 1:29)
Noon and 7 p.m. Friday
‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’
Set in 1932, this Wes Anderson film revolves around the adventures of a meticulous concierge (Ralph Fiennes) at a mannered European hotel during wartime. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin Film Festival. Rated R. In English and French with English subtitles. (2014, U.S./Germany, 1:40)
1:45, 3:30, 5:15 and 8:45 p.m. Friday; and noon, 3:45 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday
‘Just Like Brothers’
In this bittersweet comedy, three men whose only connection is a vibrant young woman who recently died of cancer take a trip to Corsica together to visit a home their beloved friend loved. In French with English subtitles. (2012, France, 1:44)
Noon, 3:45 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1:45, 5:30 and 9:15 p.m. Monday
‘Two Lives’
After the Berlin Wall has fallen in 1990, a war child with a Norwegian mother and German occupation soldier is asked by a human rights lawyer to join a lawsuit against the Norwegian government, causing her peaceful life to fall apart. For ages 13 and older. In various languages with subtitles. (2012, Germany/Norway, 1:37)
2, 5:45 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; and noon, 3:45 and 7:30 p.m. Monday
‘Skylab’
In July 1979, when Skylab is scheduled to fall out of the sky, an 11-year-old girl travels to Brittany to celebrate her grandmother’s birthday. Although her family is not concerned about Skylab, she believes they are doomed. In French with English subtitles. (2011, France, 1:54)
1:45 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday
‘Like Father, Like Son’ (‘Soshite chichi ni naru’)
Two Japanese families with different backgrounds must make a decision after learning their 6-year-old sons were switched at birth at the hospital. Winner of two awards at Cannes Film Festival. Parental guidance suggested. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2013, Japan, 2:01)
Noon, 2:15, 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. Thursday
‘Le Week-end’
An empty-nest couple (Lindsay Duncan and Jim Broadbent) decide to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in Paris to revisit their honeymoon hotel and reignite their relationship, but plans go awry when they run into a former college buddy (Jeff Goldblum) who’s written a best-seller and married a younger woman. Rated R. (2013, U.K./France, 1:33)
9 p.m. Thursday