EntertainmentMovie Review: Barney's VersionThe title character of the last novel by Canadian comic novelist Mordecai Richler is the ultimate unreliable narrator. 01 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Boris, Heavy Rocks/Attention PleaseTo release two albums at the same time is nothing for prolific Japanese experimental noise rock trio Boris, whose sound moves from thrashy punk through to psychedelia and ambient drones.01 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: The Webb Sisters, SavagesBest known in the wider world as part of Leonard Cohen's touring band - the backing vocalists, multi-instrumentalists and cartwheelers - Charley and Hattie from Kent have at the studio desk here uber-producer, Peter Asher.01 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Kode 9 and the Spaceape, Black SunAs a musician, DJ, and owner of record label Hyperdub, Kode 9 (real name Steve Goodman) from Glasgow was one of the pioneers of the dubstep scene in the early 2000s.01 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>The Commonplace Book</i>Commonplace books are literary scrapbooks - "salads of many herbs" as one compiler put it. They are eclectic, idiosyncratic repositories of bits and pieces that have taken a person's fancy.01 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Saints And Sinners</i>Edna O'Brien turned 80 last year. The energy and immediacy of these 11 stories makes that hard to believe.01 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: The Cure, Sydney Opera HouseThe Cure played their first show in the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday night as the centre-piece of Vivid Live31 May 08:45 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: The Brothers Size, Herald TheatreSilo Theatre's ambitious season opening is an all-too-rare opportunity to see the work of an African-American playwright on the Auckland stage.30 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Untold Story</i>Monica Ali's new novel is unconvincing but entertaining. Where would Princess Diana be now if she faked her death?29 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Gillespie and I</i>The opening of Jane Harris' second novel gives little indication of how dark it will become.29 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Lady Gaga, Born This WayIt's always been her defence. She was born this way. Born as an egg flanked by male strippers. A raw piece of meat.26 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie Review: BiutifulDeath casts a long, dark shadow across the fourth feature by the Mexican-born director of Amores Perros, 21 Grams and Babel.25 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie Review: AgoraAlexandria in the 4th century is the setting for Oscar-winning director Alejandro Amenabar's latest drama.25 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Wimpy Kid stays in the pictureThat wimpy kid hasn't toughened up yet but he's back for another round of pre-teen embarrassments, reports Michele Manelis.25 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Inside Stories: A History of the New Zealand Housewife 1890-1975</i>What a great read. Frances Walsh's book is a fascinating work of New Zealand social history written with wit, intelligence and a refreshing lack of condescension towards the ideas and attitudes of the last century. 23 May 02:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>The Conductor</i>For the magic of a novel two things are required: beautiful writing and brilliant storytelling.22 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger TidesIt is shorter, slightly less dependent on special effects, comes with vampire mermaids, and a story that can almost be explained. Almost.20 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Friendly Fires, PalaChipper British synth pop might be a common description of new releases these days but Friendly Fires continue to keep it fresh on their second record.18 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Tyler, The Creator, GoblinThis young rapper and production whiz has an ego the size of Kanye West's - and he's still only 20.18 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: The Waifs, TemptationThis award-winning Australian folk-rock-blues outfit is much tougher than their fragile name suggests.18 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>King Of The Badgers</i>Taking a sharp look at humanity's foibles.18 May 05:00 PM
