Too much homage, too few laughs.

Sly's action comeback big, dumb but not enough fun.

More sublime if shapeless pop harmonies from hairy British four-piece.

Pass the Jack, old-time guitar rock jamming is where it's at.

Raunchy, but still sweet and charming light entertainment

Paula Byrne says she set out to write this book to redress what she believes is the misrepresentation of Evelyn Waugh as "a snob and curmudgeonly misanthropist".

Hilary Thayer Hamann's novel, Anthropology of an American Girl, has been heralded as both the hottest book on the block and as the worst novel ever.

It's too much of a good thing as cooking shows take over the small screen, writes Sarah Lang

As much as this crass, initially hilarious, gorefest of a film actually manages to make you care about some of the characters, it's basically on the side of the fish.

It sure sounds like his forthcoming Mission Estate show isn't going to be quite as much fun out front as the Police reunion tour.

Seasoned singer-songwriter, cancer survivor and Cougar Town guest star Crow opts for a retro-soul makeover on her latest.

The heart-in-mouth blindfold game of subterranean cat and mouse that was tunnel warfare is inflected with a broad Australian twang in this extremely creditable based-on-fact World War I drama.

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

Paula Green reviews three collections of New Zealand poetry.

Drunk and disorderly.

A Downunder odyssey.

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.