The new film by Japanese writer-director Kore-eda is an exquisitely slow and finely calibrated study of a family.

Scarlett Johansson sexes up the Iron Man franchise in her role as the femme fatale Black Widow.

Wynne Gray looks at possible replacements for the injured Sitiveni Sivivatu.

Given actor/writer Tim Balme's workload, it's amazing he answers interview questions so coherently and affably.

The sequel to the movie that raised Robert Downey jnr's star stocks to an all-time-high, arrives just two years after the original.

Deft but downbeat, this drama is a classy piece of work thanks to a wonderfully deglamorised title-role performance by the lustrous de France.

Pick a palette like a true professional

The Canberra Raiders haven't beaten the Warriors in Auckland since 2001 - a record the home side would like to maintain.

In Manipur, locals coyly point out that, unlike many varieties of chilli, umorok burns while entering the body but not on the way out.

Woe betide anyone who went to Vampire Weekend without learning every single one of Ezra Koenig's incomprehensible lyrics.

The original five-piece, augmented by some ring-ins, made smart energetic work of their short, shallow back catalogue.

Take the mystery out of makeup matching, writes Janetta Mackay.

2010 might be known as the year of the off-the-wall Kiwi music tour.

Jacqueline Smith talks to the new Doctor Who, Matt Smith, about fashion and sexiness.

Police have raided the home of a blogger who revealed details of Apple's fourth generation iPhone ahead of its unveiling.

Of course it would feature screechy stage voices, young girls punching the air and gyrating in ridiculous pointy bustier and fishnet costumes.

Even something as mediocre as the most recent Hot Chip album would be interesting.

This prickly philosophy flick is overly cute, writes Peter Calder.

Fed up with vacuous celebrity scents, perfumer Geza Schoen is teaming up with beautiful minds to inspire his new fragrances.

Jacqueline Smith explains why she has a new opinion on John Mayer after last night's concert in Auckland.

Gaylene Preston's family tale is a touching Kiwi wartime classic, writes Peter Calder.

He may have won MasterChef New Zealand last night but Brett McGregor is sticking to teaching.

When the sad day comes for the barbecue to be stored, never fear, Ken Yakitori is here.

An opponent of raising the drinking age says if John Key was 18 right now, he would be unlikely to support it.

Kati Kasza's father instilled in her a love of plants and the importance of seeking quality.