If you're gonna be lauded as "the Elvis of ... something," why not "the Elvis of cultural theory"? Chances are good you won't be challenged for the throne.

Introducing said Elvis, Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek, the subject of this 2005 documentary, "Zizek!" Watch him discourse on Hitchcock, 9/11, Christianity and Lenin at 1 and 7:30 p.m. today at the Doris Duke Theatre; 532-8768.

– Derek Paiva

DATE DANCE

YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD FOR A SECOND CHANCE AT PROM

Still upset you missed your senior prom? It's never too late at the Second Chance Prom, a fundraiser for the Class of 2006 Project Graduation at Kailua High School. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 18 at The Officers' Club at Marine Corps Base Hawai'i.

Cost is $40 per person and includes food and dancing. All ages are welcome. The deadline for registration is Saturday. For more information, call 261-1286.

– Catherine Toth

FINAL WORD

"There are reports of people vomiting all around the country at screenings. ... It made me feel like a proud papa, so I have to crank out another one for the people."

Eli Roth | writer-director, on his horror film "Hostel," in Entertainment Weekly