What can you say about a sequel to a movie remake? Sequels sometimes miss the mark. Movie critic Kenneth Turan says Ocean's Twelve lacks key elements that made its predecessor, Ocean's Eleven, memorable.
Kenneth Turan is the film critic for the Los Angeles Times and NPR's Morning Edition, as well as the director of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes. He has been a staff writer for the Washington Post and TV Guide, and served as the Times' book review editor.
Oʻahu chef Yuda Abitbol recently completed a month-long food challenge where he only ate what he could hunt, farm, fish or forage — right down to the spices. HPR talked to him about his challenge and what he learned.
As the new president and CEO of Hawai’i Public Radio, I’m excited to be in the swing of our membership fundraising drive. This is the time HPR makes the case to you—our listeners, readers and viewers—that this essential service for all of Hawai’i is worthy of your support. Let’s break down some reasons why…