The Going West Books & Writers Festival kicks off its programme with an absolute gem

This new rendition, full of hard-hitting and hilarious performances, has changed my mind

Rating: 3/5 Verdict: High-calibre local jukebox ammo

Rating: 4/5 Verdict: The lad sure can sing

Rating: 3/5 Verdict: Tepid fourth adaptation of much-filmed local yarn-spinner

Rating: 4/5 Verdict: Young man in a hurry slows down

Rating: 5/5 Verdict: Legendary British guitarist and folk-rocker gets things off his chest

Paula Green reviews three collections of New Zealand poetry.

Drunk and disorderly.

Shayne Carter's mum releases her debut album at the age of 64 and it's an album of Elvis covers.

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Oh dear. As much as I hate to bag a small-scale local film, this romantic drama is virtually unwatchable.

Rating: 3/5 Verdict: Action star Jolie rescues spy film from fatal attack of improbability, just.

Rating: 4/5 Verdict: Hilarious, disturbing and brilliant.An unflinching look at a desperate Joan Rivers makes compelling viewing.

Touch Compass achieves new levels of artistry in Triple Bill season finds Raewyn Whyte

Ann Newbery reviews Solitary Man starring Michael Douglas.

Ann Newbery reviews The Road starring Viggo Mortensen.

Deborah Hill Cone reveals what she thinks of Sean Plunket's TV takeover.

Ann Newbery reviews Edge Of Darkness starring Mel Gibson.

Rating: 2/5 Verdict: Rare flashes of brilliance, shame about the overall impact.

Rating: 3.5/5 Verdict: The best martial arts videogame rock 'n' roll rom-com to come along in a while

Rating: 4/5 Verdict: An album for many occasions