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Movie review: Rocky spin-off Creed
Somehow, this next generation Rocky spin-off delivers a fresh, exciting boxing drama all its own.
Review: Lance Armstrong's cheating heart
You don't have to like cycling to find yourself leaning into the corners on The Program.
<i>Review: </i>Wanda Jackson at The Powerstation
Wanda Jackson's promoters moved the venue twice as demand grew. Jacqueline Smith made it to The Powerstation on Tuesday to see what all the fuss was about.
Movie review: <i>Shrek Forever After</i>
Everyone's favourite ogre faces a midlife crisis in what might be the most serious Shrek movie of them all, writes Russell Baillie.
Deftones: <i>Diamond Eyes</i>
On Diamond Eyes Chino is back to his shrieking, yowling, and soaring best with a unique voice that sounds like he's singing through a loud hailer.
Kate Nash: <i>My Best Friend Is You</i>
It starts very distinctively Kate Nash: all pretty piano, stirring strings, claps, and her voice - sweet as pain au chocolate.
Movie review: <i>Letters to Juliet</i>
With a script lacking in imagination and a predictable plotline, Letters to Juliet is quite simply overwhelmed by romantic cliches.
TV Eye: More fluff than claws
The new Underbelly lacks tension in its portrayal of King's Cross life, writes Linda Herrick.
<i>Review:</i> The 5 Star Comedy Preview
A comic genius is a guy who can skulk onto the stage and tell a joke about not being allowed to open his hotel window and have everyone giggling and writhing.
<i>Review:</i> <i>Rent</i> at the Civic Theatre
It was when the drag queen in the Santa coat started banging her drumsticks on the scaffolding, singing about sending a barking annoyance to "doggie hell" that Rent came to life.
Kick-Ass
Bloody, brainy and British - a superhero movie reinvented as gory comedy works out surprisingly well, writes Russell Baillie.
Airbourne - No Guts. No Glory
Still sounding like AC/DC, with hints of Iron Maiden and Motorhead, and a small dash of sweaty Australians, Cold Chisel and the Angels.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Beat the Devil's Tattoo
There was a time when Black Rebel Motorcycle Club were a hazy and psychedelic rock band, then they became porch song bluesmen on Howl before ramping it up again on Baby 81.
So So Modern - Crude Futures
After a string of EPs and vinyl releases, globe-trotting Wellington four-piece So So Modern - who recently completed a six-week jaunt around Europe - have come up with their debut album.