EntertainmentCD review: Andras Schiff, Encores after BeethovenWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical music CDs.11 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentGarner could eat Breakfast for dinnerNovelty pop songs, fail compilations, dodgy bird banter and coffee orders being made during the weather. What is going on at Breakfast?09 Feb 01:00 AM
EntertainmentMigos have swagger to burn on second albumThe last time we saw Migos, they were dealing drugs in Atlanta, Donald Glover's excellently adventurous TV series about the rise and 08 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy Prime is screening a 60-year-old seriesDavid Attenborough's original BBC series Zoo Quest is back on our screens - 60 years after it premiered. But this time, it's different.07 Feb 07:00 PM
EntertainmentCD review: Mahler Songs, arranged by SchoenbergWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CD releases.07 Feb 03:00 AM
EntertainmentThe natural wonder that is AttenboroughSir David Attenborough was treated to a standing ovation as he arrived on stage at Auckland's Civic Theatre to a sellout crowd.03 Feb 02:00 AM
EntertainmentReview: Pork Pie remake running on fumesAny hope that the remake of Goodbye Pork Pie could recapture the ol' yellow magic of the original evaporates fairly early on.01 Feb 09:00 PM
EntertainmentCell phones make magical music for Tan DunWilliam Dart reviews the APO's first concert of 2017.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical CD review: Shostakovich, Violin Concertos 1 & 2William Dart finds a "dark, bleak history" unfolding in a superb new classical CD.27 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook reviews: Thrillers and crime fictionGreg Fleming reviews the latest crop of crime fiction.25 Jan 11:30 PM
EntertainmentWiley has just released a grime masterpieceBy rights, grime should be well and truly dead, a musical genre consigned to the history books. Someone forgot to tell Wiley.25 Jan 05:00 PM
EntertainmentYou'll need a good supply of tissues for LionLion is a remarkable true story well told, a real tear-jerker, and a great advert for Google Earth.19 Jan 12:30 AM
EntertainmentRun the Jewels are angrier than ever on fiery third albumThree albums in and the question has to be asked: have El-P and Killer Mike lost their Midas touch? Nope.17 Jan 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: JackieMesmerising tour de force belongs to Natalie Portman.15 Jan 12:00 AM
EntertainmentBallet review: Swan LakeThe musicality of the dancing, the lyricism of the music, and the clarity of the underlying narrative are unified and the ending is satisfying.13 Jan 02:29 AM
EntertainmentOne star film 'a rare mix of preposterous and stupid'REVIEW: Russell Bailee says Will Smith may start out as a man who believes his own bull**** in 'Collateral Beauty'. He ends up in a movie that drowns him in it.12 Jan 02:05 AM
OpinionDuncan GreiveDuncan Grieve: Taboo is a truly bizarre seriesREVIEW: Thanks to the brooding charisma of Hardy and the scale of the battle he faces, Taboo possesses a pulpy magnetism which cannot be denied.12 Jan 12:43 AM
EntertainmentReview: Heartfelt messages saves filmUnderneath the predictable All-American school experience, there's some real heart in this film.11 Jan 11:30 PM
EntertainmentNatalie Portman makes a perfect JackieNatalie Portman captures Jackie Kennedy's steely strength and intelligence perfectly, which elevates her performance beyond imitation.11 Jan 11:15 PM
OpinionCalum HendersonMr Bean as you've never seen him beforeCOMMENT: Mr. Bean is back, baby ... only this time he's a pipe-smoking police detective in 1950s Paris.10 Jan 07:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: The Edge of SeventeenAs far as coming-of-age stories go, The Edge of Seventeen's refreshing mix of authenticity and quirkiness will charm teenagers of all ages.09 Jan 11:00 PM
EntertainmentThe film all young women should seeThis a beautiful and gentle documentary with an uplifting story of female empowerment that will resonate with teenage girls around the world.09 Jan 09:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: Passengers - 'do not be fooled by this movie'Even star power fails to keep this gross sexist flop together.07 Jan 07:30 PM
OpinionKarl PuschmannBest of 2016: Superchill Netflix show a TV cureWe're looking back on some of our favourite big reads from TimeOut this year. Today, we revisit Karl Puschmann's opinion piece on what to watch when TV is just too much.28 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Passengers let down by 'dodgy premise'The problem with Passengers is how the dodgy premise detracts from feeling the story or characters.22 Dec 10:46 PM
EntertainmentThe must-see movie these holidaysLa La Land is an iridescent sparkle of a film that lasts all the way to a clever, perfect ending.22 Dec 07:20 AM
EntertainmentWhy Moana is only semi-greatA film with a signature song entitled How Far I'll Go, Moana could have done with taking things a little further.22 Dec 01:00 AM
EntertainmentIs this the feel-good movie of the year?Even though Sing doesn't have the depth of other recent animations, at this time of year not having to think too hard can be a blessing.21 Dec 10:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: PatersonIf mindfulness is on your list of New Year's resolutions, I can't recommend the film Paterson enough.21 Dec 05:35 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: A Man Called OveA Man Called Ove is both dourly funny and affecting. A bad-mood feel-good movie.21 Dec 05:00 PM
EntertainmentStrangely compelling and twisted thrillerFrankly, Elle is a twisted little number that's weirdly entertaining.21 Dec 01:30 AM
EntertainmentMagic Messiah ends year on a high noteAuckland Choral's Messiah provided a much-loved finale to the city's musical year, writes William Dart.20 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTouring Tate show a 2017 art highlightHuge touring exhibition is an art world highlight for 2017, writes T.J.McNamara.16 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: 2016's best classical CDsWilliam Dart chooses his favourite classical CDs of 2016.16 Dec 04:00 PM