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A haunting ending: The seven days Gene Hackman’s wife could no longer care for him
New York Times: Hackman was alone after his wife and sole caregiver died.
Being George Clooney is harder than it looks
New York Times: 'I go outside so the kids don’t see and smoke a little bit.'
No one throws a righteous tantrum like White Lotus star Carrie Coon
Critics regard American as one of the best character actors of her generation.
Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’
The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.
Dolly Parton’s late husband, and the ‘terrible crush’ that gave us Jolene
Carl Dean was the inspiration behind one of Parton's greatest hits, Jolene.
Malcolm Gladwell’s new ‘Tipping Point’ book has been panned. Does he care?
Times: To some the best-selling writer is a genius, to others he's a showman.
Jodie Whittaker: ‘I didn’t fit the mould for Doctor Who’
Times: The first female Doctor reveals how she weathered a furious backlash.
Gene Hackman was their most famous neighbour. They rarely saw him
New York Times: The movie star and his wife lived an increasingly isolated life.
Mystery of Gene Hackman’s death brings grief and bewilderment to the community
New York Times: Residents grapple with how the famous residents lay dead for so long.
The best movies of 2025 so far, according to critics
Our evolving list of 2025’s best films and where to watch them in NZ.
The 20 best TV period dramas of all time – ranked
Telegraph: Historical drama doesn’t have to be genteel and strait-laced.
‘Time to move on’: Kiwi writer’s moving play tackles silence around Sri Lanka’s past
An old mixtape rewinds history as a family is torn apart by civil war.
A Mixtape for Maladies
Seventeen songs on an old mixtape tell the story in Ahilan Karunaharan's moving play . Video / Auckland Theatre company
Isabella Rossellini: Model, actress, ethologist, Oscar nominee
New York Times: a scene-stealing role brought her unexpected acclaim, and tears, at age 72
‘I thought mum would always be here’: Toby Stephens on life with Maggie Smith
Times: The former Bond villain on growing up with a great, his mother’s last days.
Hollywood remembers Gene Hackman, the consummate everyman
New York Times: How Gene Hackman redefined the Hollywood leading man.
Who killed Matthew Perry? Inside a Hollywood tragedy
Times: The case has pulled the curtain on the shady networks that prey on wealthy addicts.
Scott Turow: Why I had to write a sequel to Presumed Innocent
Times: The prosecutor-turned-author was drawn to revisit his lead character Rusty Sabich.
James Ehnes dazzles Auckland with Brahm’s Violin Concerto
Bede Hanley's oboe launched the second movement with lyrical heights.
‘My life as a CODA’: What it’s like growing up as the family’s only hearing person
Jodee Mundy's new solo show Personal bridges the world of sound and the world of silence.
‘Nothing to hide’: Demi Moore, naked and liberated at 62
New York Times: The Oscar nominee on the daring role that revitalised her career.
In Pamela Anderson’s new film the Las Vegas showgirl loses her razzle-dazzle
Telegraph: Is The Last Showgirl a celebration of feminine beauty or a ‘stupid nudie show'?
The Baftas just made the Oscars race confusing
The Brits had their say on the year’s best films, and nothing makes any sense anymore.
James May: Why Top Gear didn’t need to sack Jeremy Clarkson
Times: 'We’re not natural friends. That’s actually why it worked.'
Confronting Alzheimer's: Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Lealand's bittersweet love story
How the couple's new play cuts close to home.
William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia opens season with Beethoven and Strauss
Maestro Bellincampi led with Beethoven and Strauss, showcasing his expertise.
The podcast putting ‘cancelled’ celebrities in rehab
Telegraph: Self-proclaimed ‘socialist’ John Cameron Mitchell has turned to satire.
Cyndi Lauper: ‘I want to say goodbye big, you know?’
Times: As the singer heads off on her farewell tour aged 71, she just wants to have fun.
She was 26, he was 73: Hollywood legend Gene Kelly’s widow on their unlikely love story
Patricia Kelly is heading to the Auckland Arts Festival with her intimate stage show.
Michael Palin on his diaries, Monty Python legacy, and life after loss
New York Times: In 1969 the Monty Python star quit smoking and began keeping a diary.
‘Drunk on power’: Rose Matafeo on Junior Taskmaster hosting challenge
The London-based Kiwi comedian says she enjoys talking to children far more than adults.
New film on Splore showcases Auckland photographer’s extraordinary vision
After partially losing her vision, Serena Stevenson's new work is a triumph.
Opinion: In her own messy way, Bridget Jones is a trailblazer
NYT OPINION: Bridget Jones has become a barometer for how we talk about women.
Why every Best Actress nominee has a solid shot at the Oscar
New York Times: This year’s Best Actress Oscar race is too close to call.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s bewildering brawl, explained
What started as on-set tension has spiralled into lawsuits, leaked footage, and a trial.
For the audiobook Grammy, Barbra Streisand is no match for Dolly Parton
From funk legends to former presidents, Grammy audiobook category is full of surprises.
What’s gone wrong with James Bond? No star, no script, no plan
Times: Has our restless pop culture simply moved on from the beloved spy?
Why Severance star Britt Lower ran away to the circus
New York Times: Britt Lower ran off to join not one but two circuses.
‘I abandoned my life’: Adrien Brody on the price of winning an Oscar
Times: After winning his first Oscar at 29, the star quit for a quiet life. Now he's back.
The podcast bros who helped put Trump back in the White House
Financial Times: The 'manosphere' has come for US politics. Is mainstream media next?
‘I abandoned my life’: Adrien Brody on the price of winning an Oscar
Times: After winning his first Oscar at 29, the star quit for a quiet life. Now he's back.
The podcast bros who helped put Trump back in the White House
Financial Times: The 'manosphere' has come for US politics. Is mainstream media next?
From Mrs Robinson to Babygirl: Hollywood’s portrayal of older women is changing
New York Times: The older woman is now one of film and TV's most compelling characters.
Hollywood work was already drying up. Then the fires hit
NYT: Fires give new urgency to discussions about reviving the film and TV industry.
‘Stay with you’: Cynthia Erivo on roles that resonate and transform
NYT: Whether it’s Wicked or The Colour Purple, the star doesn’t choose parts 'frivolously'
Timothee Chalamet: ‘Young Dylan was a contrarian. I was so obedient!’
Telegraph: The star of A Complete Unknown reveals what it's like to play the music legend.
Bestselling author shares insights on success, rivalry and new projects
David Baldacci talks death threats, censorship and why books should challenge readers.
Hot midlife summer: The over-50s are having a moment
New York Times: Pop culture is finally warming up to the sex lives of older women.
These roadies help stars rock ‘n’ roll all night. They’re in their 70s
NYT: 'We don’t always have to fade away... I'll do this until I can't crawl in there.'
