N.W.A, the originators of gangsta rap, is best known for their extremely angry, ultra-violent and frequently misogynistic rap lyrics.

How did Duncan Garner and Heather du Plessis-Allan fare in their first week? Paul Casserly takes a closer look at a week's worth of Story.

Humans is a "sci-fi thriller" in the most accessible, engaging sense of those words, set in a parallel near-future where synthetic humans - "synths" - are a common household appliance.

With a brand of comedy which could be dubbed subversive feminism, Amy Schumer is the most important comedian in the world right now, writes Karl Puschmann.

In a brand-driven cinematic landscape that sees movies adapted from popular video games, toys and even candy, the notion of a film based on an old TV show no longer projects the crassness it once did.

Damn you, Macklemore. I'd already put you in a box, slammed the lid down and sealed it shut with nine inch nails.

TV2's return to Gloriavale paints a glossy and positive rendition of the secret society that borders on propaganda, writes Paul Casserly.

From Hosking to TK Samuels, Paul Casserly rounds up the best TV quotes from July.

Amongst the dozens of teams Marvel has put out over the decades, there are plenty that don't have any cinematic selling power. In honour of the latest team to hit the big screen, here are four not-so-fantastic teams.

Show's central tenet seems to be taking regular New Zealanders and telling them they're doing everything wrong, writes Duncan Greive.

Dominic Corry takes a look at five films that beat the bad buzz and five films that weren't so lucky.

Paul Casserly tuned in to Judy Bailey last week and recalls just how she became mother of the nation.

A couple of months ago Barnett was just the host of the country's 11th most popular morning radio show.

Apparently there's only two things you have to know in life: when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. I have learned that I do not know the appropriate timing for either of these things.

The New Zealand International Film Festival is upon us. Dominic Corry sifts out some of the best movies to see.

As it turns out, my idea of what was a decent tune in 1981 and what the official songwriters' organisation, Apra, think isn't too far off, writes Russell Baillie.

High hopes, hip-hop hustle, hamburgers and heroin are the disparate and intriguing elements that make up the fantastical tale of Tyshaun Granger.

Sick of stereotypes portraying gamers as fat, lazy and surrounded by chip packets on their couch?

It can feel like the well of content on New Zealand's Netflix service doesn't go that deep. Rachel Bache compares what we have with what we're missing out on.

It’s following one of the most fiercely original and revelatory seasons of television ever. So why isn’t season two of True Detective firing? Karl Puschmann evaluates the evidence.

Each Eyeworks show succeeds - where X Factor manifestly failed - thanks to the attention to detail paid to the people we'd be watching each night, writes Duncan Greive.

Will Chris Pratt be in every blockbuster from now on? Will more ageing franchises get rebooted? Dominic Corry looks at how Jurassic World will affect the future of film.

Reality style food shows seem to be the television that we currently love to hate. From Come Dine with Me to Masterchef and My Kitchen Rules - our TV channels are full of them.

Seven Sharp's ratings have gone ballistic - but why? Paul Casserly tries to find out.

Film writer Dominic Corry takes a look at the late movie composer James Horner's greatest moments.

Maori Television’s recent foray into comedy with Find Me a Maori Bride and Brown Eye, gets NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner thinking about our most popular Maori comedian Billy T James.

TV blogger Paul Casserly dined out on an entire night's worth of reality TV - and lived to tell the tale. Here's his story.