With Singin' in the Rain splashing down in Auckland next week, Lydia Jenkin talks to the show's leading man.

Aidan Turner smoulders as Poldark in a 1780s period drama set in Cornwall. Here are some things you should know about Ross Poldark, the star of Prime's new 18th century "drama" Poldark (8.30pm, Wednesdays).

Andrey Zvyagintsev's latest film has stirred considerable controversy in its mother country, writes Peter Calder.

Toni Collette is fabulous and utterly convincing in this low-key drama about a magazine music writer whose latest assignment is to go in search of her ex-boyfriend, cult rock hero Matthew Smith, who mysteriously disappeared 10 years ago.

Rape may not be a joke, but comedian Adrienne Truscott pokes fun at the absurd issues around the subject - even stripping to make her point, writes Lydia Jenkin.

WWI mini-series gets personal with drama and romance as well as action.

Motorbike title Ride hasn't exactly reinvented the wheel. All it's really done is removed two.

The turfed and covered outdoor area with overhanging fairy lights is a cool spot for a couple of afternoon beers out in Ellerslie.

Is this the cheekiest act of the Comedy Festival? One-half of Aussie duo The Naked Magicians tells us about their accidental 'orgy' of comedy, magic and nudity.

Almost a quarter-century of Mortal Kombat has brought us to this, the Xth edition of a series heavy on the blood and liberal with the letter K.

If you're in need of a dose of angsty South African rock, mark June 26 in your diary.

For Russian writer-director Zvyagintsev, whose 2003 debut The Return deeply impressed, this is feature number four, though only his second to be seen here outside festivals.

This is McGlashan's third solo album and though the previous two had plenty of terrific songs, they had a grab-bag kind of feel about them.

Age of Ultron feels less of an event than the first film, just a reasonably exciting instalment in Marvel's ongoing mega-franchise.

Fave telly shrink is back and intent on blinding us with science - of sorts.

Orphan Black is about to get even more complicated, with new characters joining the clone confusion. Star Ari Millen tells Chris Schulz about his expanding role in season three.

It's a well-worn premise, but that doesn't mean it won't make for a gripping watch. This Australian Broadchurch-esque murder mystery is set in the small isolated town of Mingara, a quiet place where everyone knows everyone.

The voice of Thunderbirds character Parker talks to Russell Baillie about his return to the role in his.

As Ross Poldark, former Middle-earth dwarf Aidan Turner is set to sizzle. He talks to Gabriel Tate.

It took more than a decade, but Blur finally got back in the studio. They tell Joanna Hunkin about their new album.

Like the bar, Mo’s menu is compact but classic.

Siobhan Keogh delves into episodic video games, which make fans wait for episodes - just like TV shows.

The Avengers return in their second team effort, which comes with some new players. Michele Manelis reports.

Why go to a music festival when you can watch it from the comfort of your own home? Chris Schulz and Lydia Jenkin have their say.

Auckland's record stores are going all out this weekend, writes Lydia Jenkin.

A run of bad luck that included major injuries meant Jakob nearly didn't finish their fourth album. Lucky they did - Sines has won the Taite Music Prize.