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Theatre review: Motel
Playwright April Phillips has created a finely crafted script that serves up four vignettes.
Colin Hogg: Hitting the streets of telly soaps
Keeping up with the goss on two famous streets could lead to TV soap dependency, writes Colin Hogg.
Theatre review: Sydney Bridge Upside Down
Taki Rua presents a boldly experimental piece of theatre that is as intriguing and idiosyncratic as the title.
Theatre review: Stomp's got rhythm but no trace of the blues
If this show doesn't put a smile on your face you probably need to see a doctor.
Classical review: Russian's exhibition of pianism enthrals
The second of Auckland Museum's Fazioli International Recital series had Nikolai Demidenko sweeping us away with memorable pianism and musicianship.
TV Preview: A scandalous buzz
Series embraces a fresh brand of cynicism, writes Nick Grant.
Classical review: Demidenko exhibits his dynamic mastery
Nikolai Demidenko playing Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto was doubtlessly the reason for Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's full Town Hall on Thursday and, as one expected, his uber-pianist status was effortlessly confirmed.
Film Festival review: The Spectacular Now
Sutter Keely (Miles Teller) does not have his life figured out, in fact, that is the way he likes it.
Film Festival review: To The Wonder
I went into To The Wonder expecting to see a slow, solemn, beautifully shot film... I did not leave disappointed.
Movie review: Now You See Me
A heist film with a magical edge, Now You See Me puts on quite a show - with mixed results.
Concert review: Jake Bugg, The Powerstation
Russell Baillie takes in Jake Bugg's sold out Auckland show.
Theatre review: Like There's No Tomorrow
The interactive theatre experience is given a thorough workout in a wildly energetic production that drops us right into the throbbing heart of an illicit high school after-ball.
TV Preview: Meeting television's middle class
Families are TV favourites, says Nick Grant.
Classical review: Stier channels Schoenberg vision perfectly
The popular misconception has always been that Schoenberg's music is box office poison.