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SPECIAL EVENTS
■ “NATIONAL THEATER LIVE:
MACBETH” R, 3:30. Concert/special events. 12:55 p.m. Saturday. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Fathom Events, BY Experience and National Theatre Live showcase Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy, “Macbeth.” In the ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war and ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths are propelled toward the crown by forces of elemental darkness. Directed by Rufus Norris. Starring Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff.
■ “PORCO ROSSO – STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018” PG, 1:45. Concert/special events. 12:55 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Maui Mall Megaplex.
From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a dazzling aerial adventure set in and above the scenic port towns of the Atlantic Sea. Porco Rosso is a world-weary flying ace-turned-bounty-hunter, whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell. Starring Michael Keaton, Susan Egan and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
■ “GODSPEED – THE RACE ACROSS AMERICA” PG, 2:15. Concert/special events. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Maui Mall Megaplex.
From Fathom Events, “GODSPEED – The Race Across America” features a sportscaster/ plane crash sur vivor joining forces with an ultra-competitive CEO in the world's most endurance-driven bicycle race. Following the feature content, audiences will see a Q&A with the racers Brad Cooper and Jerry Schemmel.
NEW THIS WEEK
■ “DEADPOOL 2” R, 1:51. Action/adventure comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex, Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema. Opens tonight.
Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool joins forces with three mutant rogues to protect a young boy of supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling mutant, the all-powerful Cable. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Morena Baccarin.