EntertainmentMovie review: J. EdgarLeonardo DiCaprio overcomes dodgy makeup and a selective version of history to give a compelling performance as Godfather of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover.01 Feb 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: Like CrazyA wistful and charming romantic drama, Like Crazy draws together very real and relatable moments from a couple's first love. 01 Feb 05:30 PM
OpinionHistory made: D'Angelo, Brixton AcademyMark de Clive-Lowe witnessed D'Angelo play London's Brixton Academy on Wednesday 19 July 2000.24 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3DAn outlandish plot and location inspired by another Jules Verne novel are delivered in this follow-up to the 2008 action packed Journey to the Center of the Earth. 20 Jan 05:30 PM
OpinionHistory made: Big Day Out 1994Matt Heath was in the first band on stage at the first ever Big Day Out in Auckland. The band was called Kid Eternity. 19 Jan 01:00 AM
EntertainmentMovie review: Sione's 2: Unfinished BusinessThe screening of Sione's Wedding on telly the other night might have been part of the launchpad for this belated sequel to the 2005 local box office champ. But it was also a telling reminder.18 Jan 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: BuckOne of the best documentaries in last year's film festival, Buck is about Buck Brannaman, who inspired the novel The Horse Whisperer and Robert Redford's film adaptation.18 Jan 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyThe film is far from hard to follow, but it punishes the least lapse in attention. It's an unlikely thriller: there's no car chase or fistfight and the few shots that are fired are widely spaced.18 Jan 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum reviews: Smashing Pumpkins, Gish and Siamese DreamThe roll-out of grunge-era reissues continues with Smashing Pumpkins' debut and their classic sophomore album the latest to resurface.14 Jan 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: CollaboratorsThe newest instalment in the NT Live series, which delivers to the screen recordings of live performances from one of London's best theatres, is a play by John Hodge, who wrote Danny Boyle's early hit films including Trainspotting and Shallow Grave.13 Jan 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: The Cure, Bestival Live 2011This double live album from lovable miserablist Robert Smith and his band was recorded at last year's Bestival, an annual family-focused music festival on the Isle of Wight.13 Jan 05:30 PM
OpinionHistory made: The Cure, WellingtonDavid Maclennan instigated a jam session with The Cure at a Wellington practice room on 3 August 1981.13 Jan 01:00 AM