Yarns are spun and sparks fly
Lily, whose yarns are winning the heart of Zac, and New Zealand. Two weeks into The Bachelor NZ and once...
Reviews
The Bachelor NZ: Arrival of the lions
Host Dominic Bowden with Bachelor Zac Franich. The Bachelor's third season is here, and after the mess that was season...
Review: Cricketer Kevin Pietersen tells his side
There is a proverb that says: “The first one to tell his case seems right. Then someone else comes forward...
Review: Hardcore hammers Zeal Hamilton
BRAVE FACES: Auckland band Braves unveiled new material on the first night of Take Two. Photo: Christopher Reive Through blast...
Review: Go with the flow of Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice Director: Paul Thomas Anderson. Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Katherine Waterson. Cinematography: Robert Elswit. Music: Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead)....
Review: iZombie brought to life by Kiwi actor Rose McIver
Audiences like zombies. Gore aficionados delight in the gaping head wounds, the mildew green flesh tones and the exposed, bleeding,...
Review: Cinderella for a modern age
Cinderella (2015), directed by Kenneth Branagh Rated (G), 105mins ★★★★★ The classic fairytales haven’t really aged well. These days we are reluctant...
Hope Springs: Where’s the fun?
Hope Springs (M) Starring: Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell. Director: David Frankel *** Meryl Streep and Tommy...
Oh What A Night
Oh what a night it was. As the lights went down I don’t think anyone knew how entertaining the first...
Rude, crude Ted
Ted Starring: Mila Kunis And Mark Wahlberg Director: Seth MacFarlane (Rating: 13) ***** Ted is a movie that you probably...
Total Recall: Ashes to ashes
Total Recall (2012, M) Director: Len Wiseman Starring: Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, Bryan Cranston, Bokeem Woodbine. In a...
The Merchant of Venice
When you decide to go to Michael Switzer’s The Merchant of Venice, and I suggest you do, do not expect...
Gogol – The Gothic Musical
Review: Gogol - The Gothic Musical. Director: David Sidwell. Date: 18 August, 2012. Venue: Clarence Street Theatre. The anticipation of...
Boot Camp: Survival of the fittest
"I did it". Photo: Laura Peacock At last, the moment of truth had arrived. Would I, Laura Peacock, be any...
Movie Review: Dark Knight Rises
Dark Knight Rises Starring: Christian Bale and Tom Hardy Director: Chris Nolan ***** I can die a happy man. After...
KAHA: Eclectic, dynamic and at times confrontational
KAHA – A Series of Short Works, by Atamira Dance Company Playhouse, Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Hamilton, May 25...
Gish lives up to Youtube hype
For years I have watched Youtube clips of Gish’s live performances, waiting for my opportunity to see a show in...
Smartphone App: TuneIn Radio
I have been a bit slow when it comes to smart phone applications. New ones pop up every week and...
The Muppets (DVD Review)
Starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams. Director: James Bobin One of those movies that turns even the grumpiest of adults into...
Hugo: more Scorsese genius
Hugo Starring Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley. Director Martin Scorsese. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Martin Scorsese is undoubtedly one of...
Game: Prototype 2
Prototype 2 Genre: Action adventure, Open world. Publisher: Activision, R18. Reviewed on Xbox 360. Also available on PS3 and Microsoft Windows....
DVD: Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Starring Robert Downey Jnr, Jude Law. Director Guy Ritchie. ★ ★ ★ ★ Robert...
Movie: The Avengers
Movie review: The Avengers Starring Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk) and Chris...
DVD: Trip to the zoo
DVD review: We Bought A Zoo Starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson. Director Cameron Crowe. If the title doesn’t give away...