ReviewsVarsha AnjaliReview: Girls & Boys is a must-see, even if it’s uncomfortableIt has the intimate grittiness of a loved one’s bloodstained, sweat-soaked clothing.13 Sep 08:05 AM
Reviews‘You’re pressing too hard!’: The best and worst Hollywood kissesOPINION: Cinema’s five greatest smooches – and five we’d rather forget.06 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: NZSO's marine-themed Auckland concertREVIEW: Nielsen’s Helios Overture was an inspired launch for the NZSO's La Mer concert.01 Sep 05:00 PM
ReviewsWhat new biography reveals about Queen Elizabeth IIREVIEW: Craig Brown's funny, fact-filled biography of the late monarch.26 Aug 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia’s Vengerov & SibeliusReviewing Auckland Philharmonia’s recent concert at the Auckland Town Hall.25 Aug 05:00 PM
ReviewsBlink Twice is a stylish but strained thrillerREVIEW: Zoë Kravitz makes her directorial debut in a movie set on a private island.24 Aug 02:26 AM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannReview: Does the creator of Ted Lasso have another hit with Bad Monkey?Vince Vaughn turns his hand to the small screen (and a mysterious severed arm).22 Aug 05:00 PM
ReviewsAunties go wild for Jason Momoa in AucklandREVIEW: 'It’s hot as hell in here and I’m not talking temperature.'22 Aug 12:55 AM
ReviewsThe good and bad of Auckland’s newest venue Double Whammy!Karangahape Rd's famous gig spot has been transformed. The Spinoff checks out the changes.21 Aug 03:35 AM
ReviewsVarsha AnjaliDance battles, puppetry and singing hobbits? It’s Lord of the Rings, the musicalReview: What can Kiwis expect from A Musical Tale when it hits Auckland?20 Aug 10:17 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town HallOPINION: The first two of its 2024 Immerse concerts proved successful.18 Aug 05:00 PM
ReviewsReview: What did France do to deserve Emily in Paris season 4?Lily Collins’s American PR is back with more love affairs and ugly outfits.16 Aug 03:00 AM
ReviewsReview - Alien: Romulus serves up invasive, exploitative space horrorOPINION: We watched the action-packed return to the franchise’s roots.15 Aug 05:00 AM
ReviewsJen ShieffHitler and the Nazis series makes for compelling, disturbing viewingOPINION: It's occasionally so appalling, you’ll have to look away.13 Aug 10:00 PM
ReviewsReview: It Ends With Us is glittery and traumaticBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni bring bestseller to unwieldy, heartbreaking life.12 Aug 02:49 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Tristan und Isolde at Auckland Town HallOPINION: The billboards have haunted the city, doubtlessly contributing to a full house.11 Aug 05:00 PM
ReviewsPrincess Kate never claimed to be perfect – this biography is ridiculousOPINION: Book is exaggerated, embarrassingly written, and devoid of insight into Kate.31 Jul 02:23 AM
ReviewsReview: Hunchback of Notre Dame musical a 'banger'It's the Hamilton Operatic Society's first full-length musical since Chicago in 2021.30 Jul 03:00 AM
ReviewsLillie RohanLillie Rohan: BBC's new drama finally gives Broadchurch a rivalREVIEW: The show follows a detective uncovering a case that may destroy her life.20 Jul 06:00 PM
ReviewsReview: Twisters is the best cinematic experience since Top Gun: MaverickThe new disaster thriller has one of the most inspired action scenes in years.11 Jul 05:00 AM
ReviewsJen ShieffSad history of rainbow comedians laid bareDocumentary film delves into the once-secret history of LGBTQIA+ representation in comedy.08 Jul 02:12 AM
ReviewsBethany ReitsmaSix60 star joins Teddy Swims on stage during Auckland showTeddy Swims performed to a sold-out Spark Arena in Auckland last night.06 Jul 10:38 PM
ReviewsAnna LeaskTeddy Swims loves Christchurch - and delivers the most beautiful set of the year so farFor those not already on Team Teddy, here’s what you need to know.04 Jul 09:00 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Crucial detail missing from Beverly Hills CopSuccessful return for action-comedy classic almost derailed by major oversight.04 Jul 05:03 PM
ReviewsJen ShieffFilm review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer VacationThis cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.01 Jul 08:45 PM
ReviewsEthan SillsTraitors NZ shows improvements as it returns for second seasonThe Paul Henry-fronted reality show is back and early signs are its better than ever.01 Jul 08:10 AM
ReviewsIn its third season, The Bear gets avant-gardeCan the show hang on to its messy core while chasing greatness?28 Jun 09:49 PM
ReviewsHorizon review: Kevin Costner's Western is spectacularly unsubtleKevin Costner's epic could tax even the biggest cowboy fan.27 Jun 05:00 AM
ReviewsReview: Jerry Seinfeld brings complaint comedy to Auckland’s Spark ArenaThe Spinoff's Duncan Greive watches the ups and downs of an icon at 70.26 Jun 10:00 PM
ReviewsThe Beatles in Wellington, reviewed 60 years later'If you put your fingers in your ears ... you could hear the singing.'24 Jun 02:00 AM
ReviewsEmma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos' triptych fable embraces the uncomfortableThe actor's and the director's third collaboration is here, and they're not done yet.23 Jun 11:15 PM
ReviewsDoctor Who: Ncuti Gatwa finds his oomph in series finaleSwashbuckling action and knowing nods, plus 'plenty to make long-time fans gasp'.23 Jun 10:12 PM
ReviewsHouse of the Dragon season 2 episode 1 leaves us wanting moreEpisode one was the very tip of the taper that we know will burn down to a big, fat bomb.17 Jun 12:42 AM
ReviewsBridgerton season 3 part 2, review: 50 Shades of Cringe?Does the second half of the series live up to the hype?14 Jun 12:17 AM
