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Rose Matafeo: In defence of Mike Myers
Mike Myers has earned a bum rap in recent years, but for Rose Matafeo, he remains a comedy hero. She looks back at some of his greatest hits.
Paul Casserly: The comfort of murder
After writing off the series as pedestrian and dull, Paul Casserly has realised homegrown murder series The Brokenwood Mysteries is a charming delight.
NZ on Screen: Labour leaders of the past
With the Labour leadership contest now in full swing, NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner looks back at some memorable screen appearances from past Labour leaders who left a big impression.
Siobhan Keogh: Shadow of Mordor
Siobhan Keogh isn't quite ready to jump into the LOTR gaming universe.
Dominic Corry: In praise of the action comedy
Are action-comedy films making a comeback? Dominic Corry investigates.
Paul Casserly: Death of a PVR
Sometimes it feels like technology has turned against you. Paul Casserly mourns the death of his PVR and contemplates all the shows he had recorded but never got the chance to watch
NZ on Screen: 6 great Kiwi covers
New local comedy series Coverband inspires NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner to select six favourite New Zealand cover versions.
Dominic Corry: Top 5 creepy doll films
Horror movie fan Dominic Corry takes a look at some of the creepiest doll movies around.
Paul Casserly: Radio fumes with Stinky Grooves
Paul Casserly pays tribute to local radio institution Stinky Grooves as it nears its quarter century on air.
Blog: The impact gaming can have
Gaming can be a great way to help teenagers and adults alike to cope when times get tough, writes Siobhan Keogh.
Rose Matafeo: Inflight TV embarrassment
The range of inflight entertainment is often rather tragic, leaving travellers having to choose between bizarrely morbid movies or embarrassingly sexy TV shows, writes Rose Matafeo.
Paul Casserly: TVs best quotes - 'Cheap-a** farmers'
As we close the door on the strangest September since records have been kept, and gird our loins for the inevitable countdown to Christmas, let us pause, take a cup of tea with a jigger of whiskey, easy on amitriptyline.
NZ on Screen: Before FOTC were famous
As Flight of the Conchords stars Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie continue to conquer the world, NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner looks back at some of their early New Zealand screen work.
Dominic Corry: The best and worst maze movies
The Maze Runner hit theatres this week and Dominic Corry is getting lost in his love of movie mazes. He runs through the best and worst.
Karl Puschmann: No Friends of mine
Twenty years ago, one of the most cheesy, schmaltzy, overrated sitcoms ever to hit television screened for the first time, writes Karl Puschmann.
Siobhan Keogh: Money in Minecraft
Is Microsoft's purchase of Minecraft company, Mojang, a ploy to win over the youth? Siobhan Keogh investigates.
Paul Casserly: Election 2014 - Mad, sad, bad and glad
TV blogger Paul Casserly picks the best and worst moments of last night's television coverage of the 2014 election.
Dominic Corry: Talking Sin City with Robert Rodriguez
Dominic Corry sat down with Robert Rodriguez to talk about his new film, Sin City: A Dame To Kill For.
Siobhan Keogh: Virtual insanity
Will the virtual reality headset Oculus Rift live up to the hype? Siobhan Keogh gives it a try.
Paul Casserly: Electile dysfunction
Paul Casserly examines the performances of several news networks as the election reaches its climax.
Siobhan Keogh: Why do local games lack Kiwiness?
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about whether or not video games should be offered Government funding. One of the reasons the Labour party was in support of Government funding for games was that they can contribute culturally.
Karl Puschmann: Why I'm over the ice bucket challenge
Despite his best efforts Karl Puschmann found himself sucked into the latest social media craze.
Dominic Corry: Arnie drops another stinker
Dominic Corry examines Arnie's fall from grace in his latest film.
Siobhan Keogh: Is watching games as fun as playing?
Why would Amazon - or any company - buy a company like Twitch for a billion dollars? It's not Twitter, or Snapchat, or any of those incredibly well-known technology startups that anyone who reads the news knows about.
Paul Casserly: Lightbox 101
Paul Casserly signs up to Lightbox and examines its offerings.
Karl Puschmann: The hard answers
How long should you wait before bailing on a TV show? Karl Puschmann knows the answer, but first, some questions ...