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Turning Japanese: Inside Rhys Darby's new travel show
31 May, 2020 10:00am
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The inside story of our 60 most iconic TV moments came to be.
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COMMENT: Let's hope a belated trip back into the Labyrinth doesn't get lost.
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Mr Experience sees the synth lothario older, wiser but still with one thing on his mind...
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Karl Puschmann: Didn't get through the book? No problem.
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A lot has happened during lockdown for LA-based Kiwi musician Gin Wigmore...
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Kiwi stars Erik Thomson and Marton Csokas on lighting up Eleanor Catton's The Luminaries
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From the creator of The League, will Brews Brothers' jokes about IPAs make you LOL?
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Channel your inner Arnie - or Predator - in the new asymmetric PS4 shooter.
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They say go big or go home but Karl Puschmann has had enough of being at home.
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There's a lot to love about Pamela Adlon's groundbreaking sitcom but one thing sticks out.
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The new season is a real looker but is it worth a watch?
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Her song became the soundtrack to global lockdown. But what's she been up to? We find out.
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COMMENT: It leaves you dizzy, reeling, and occasionally in fits of giggles.
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The star on her new thriller The Secrets She Keeps, instagram lies and her own secret...
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Mrs America revisits the ferocious fight for feminism to reveal how little we've come.
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COMMENT; Alex Garland's new sci-fi thriller will leave you questioning your very reality.
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Karl Puschmann talks to the woman behind TV's most kick ass character.
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The crime thriller's third season opens with a deadly bang and then things really get bad.
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"I never really rated it," the singer-songwriter tells Karl Puschmann.
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Paranoia saw him close his door 11 days ago, now Puschmann welcomes you all to isolation.
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Expand your viewing horizons and check out these specialist streaming services.
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COMMENT: Puschmann tries to keep calm and carry on as Hanks goes down and Bono rises up.
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A quick look at some new video games that are worth - and will soak up - your time.
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An exhaustive look at the best new movies streaming on all the different services.
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New sci-fi thriller Devs is unsettling, essential viewing. We meet the man behind it.
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Breeders offers a scarily accurate and awfully funny of what parenting is really like.
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Could A-ha's vocalist still hit that giddy high note? Would Astley actually be any good?
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The punk-pianist explains why her new show will push you to your emotional limits.
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COMMENT: Tom Papa makes the extremely reassuring case for not living your best life.
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Death, devastating loss and a nice cup of tea. Karl Puschmann meets Nadia Reid.
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Synth player Mags Furuholmen explains the convoluted way their iconic 80s hit was written.
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Netflix finally unveils a long awaited initiative that no one asked for or cares about.
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Racial slurs and boycotts send plans for release of NZ-shot action flick akimbo.
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Does the new comedy from the brains behind Veep blast off? Karl Puschmann takes a trip.
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Set entirely in a cul-de-sac this new movie mixes Hollywood action with a Polynesian feel.
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Even stricken with illness John's voice remained as powerful as his piano playing.
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Do not expect a quiet evening of Elton John ballads at Mt Smart tomorrow night.
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The latest true crime phenomenon is a watchable combo of intrigue and upsized characters.
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Taika Waititi did us proud, but the night belonged to one infectious, history-making film.
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Uncut Gems is a terrible viewing experience. You should watch it at once.
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Head Ned on how a dumb joke led to two albums, world tours and guest spot on The Simpsons.
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Singer tells Karl Puschmann why blowing everything up was the best thing she ever did.
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Picard boldly goes where Star Trek hasn't in years - back to the future.
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As Superintendent Ted Hastings he kept people guessing, his new role is just as suspicious
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Larry David's back and taking on MAGA, #MeToo, Weinstein and, worst of all, tepid coffee.
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Idol's hit heavy gig ensured no one was left dancing with their self...
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Did Flying Lotus' cutting edge 3D gig just change the game for live concerts?
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With GoT now a disappointing memory can this claim the throne? Karl Puschmann finds out.
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The producer on his trippy 3D show, life after death and why you shouldn't mess with him.
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The Someone You Loved singer on NZ, his crazy year and why he has so many sunglasses.
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These are the top five columns from entertainment writer Karl Puschmann.
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Karl Puschmann looks at how the entertainment experience has changed in the last decade.
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Cops, death metal and baby Yoda's... Karl Puschmann on the entertainment year that was.
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After four decades the Skywalker saga is about to end, Karl Puschmann says his farewells.
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We have all your entertainment bases covered.
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Carrey is not in the right headspace to receive information that could possibly hurt him.
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"It's been a challenging year of patience and reflection," she tells Karl Puschmann.
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COMMENT: Disney+ leaves me giddy with nostalgia but desperate for something to watch.
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Boh Runga on why it took 20 years to release Mix on vinyl and why she's still a CD fan.
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COMMENT: But is it good enough to bring your monthly subscription fee to Disney Plus?
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We wrap up the first wave of reviews from the galactically hyped Disney Plus show.
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The rap trio tell Karl Puschmann about ZM Friday Jams and how pop music is rocket science.