Question: Nothing sorted out in his mind.
It took him a while to understand everything going on in his mind.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: Waikiki's largest resort covers 22 beachfront acres of gardens, lagoons, waterfalls, coconut palms, and swimming pools.
The largest resort in Waikiki has nearly two dozen acres filled with pools, trees, gardens and water features,

Answer: yes

Question: But the medium-budget, artisanal, personal filmmaking of the early '70s soon gave way to grander visions.
Personal filmmaking did not give way to anything.

Answer:
no