2+ hour, 44+ min ago  (831+ words) A confession. It's curiosity that's brought me here. What would it be like seeing a singer take the stage at ninety? Curiosity plus memories of my late parents singing along to Engelbert Humperdinck songs when I was a child of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (674+ words) In the interests of full disclosure, I went into Scary Movie 6 not expecting a great deal. If I was expecting anything at all, it was that I'd have to suffer through it. Instead, it ended up being a pleasant surprise....

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (167+ words) RBG: Of Many, One comes at the right time. When we think about what is happening in the US at the moment, a cloud hangs over us. There was an opportunity to add some joy and sparkle when at 80 years…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (628+ words) Talent Is An Asset, especially if you are Ron and Russell Mael. The Sparks'Brothers finally brought their live show to Auckland after nearly 60 years and 28 albums. Unlike many of the folks who turned out on this Saturday night to tick…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (664+ words) Okay, gentle readers, I'm not gonna lie to you: I've reviewed a lot of horror films this year. In the last two and a half months alone, I think I've covered five of them, and frankly, I'm a little horrored…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (66+ words) Murphy's Law " Whammy Bar: May 20, 2026 (13th Floor Photo Gallery) 13thfloor. co. nz Murphy's Law has been making ears bleed since 1982. Last night they shared their stage with local bands Cootie Cuties and Drop Off Point. Elskan FLY " Lion Den album out now!...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (266+ words) Playfight stars Ana Chaya Scotney, Mirabai Pease, and Liv Parker." This coming-of-age story explores the pain and tribulations of three young teen girls,"Keira, Zainab, and Lucy." Best friends who are leaving their childhood behind and trying to grow up…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (176+ words) New York based comedian Zach Zucker leads an all-star group for a night of entertainment with Stamptown. The always wonderful Q Theatre hosts one of the larger acts of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, STAMPTOWN." This nonstop entertaining show…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (325+ words) Minnesota born John Maus, a musician who has drawn on Goth, 80s Synth-Pop, and avante garde theatrics since 2006, and created, actually synthesised, a sound that draws before, beyond and within the aforementioned. After a seven year break, he released his sixth…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (643+ words) Deva Mahal'closed out her Future Classic Vol. II Tour'at Auckland's Double Whammy last night, bringing the sound of soul to NZ Music Month. Deva's dad, 83-yearl old Taj Mahal'has just released his own album this past Friday, and judging by…...