10.5 C
Auckland
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Events

Event: Neil Young’s Live Rust now Jan 2021

Due to continuing uncertainty around Covid-19 levels, the promoter of the three-part concert series COME TOGETHER, today announces that the first tour, NEIL YOUNG'S LIVE...
Home Reviews

Reviews

Latest

Read: The show Babble shines a light on how we overuse...

Read: Snow White is an exciting and innovative piece of ballet

Read: The Book of Mormon shows how odd and funny we...

Watch: Is Military Wives worth the wait?

Read: Emilia is powerful, funny and full of energy

Read: Comedian Steve Lyons is ready for the big league

Watch: Guns Akimbo is a live action video game

Watch: Is The Invisible Man a sight for sore eyes?

Read: A dog’s day afternoon in Ponsonby

Read: Yas Queen is funny, charming, and a bit naughty

Read: Is Cats the movie good?

Read: Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a sumptuous delight

Read: Bellbird is a kiwi film with real heart

Read: Terminator Dark Fate is a rehash but it’s still good

Read: Jojo Rabbit is a comedy and a warning

Read: Half of the Sky might make you reevaluate your own...

Read: State Highway 48 has a great cast but a few...

Read: American Idiot will rock your world

Read: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is happily entertaining

Read: Contemplating Lana Del Ray’s Norman F..king Rockwell

Read: Don’t bother being starry eyed about the flick Ad Astra

Read: Downton Abbey makes a graceful debut on the silver screen

Read: Fun and food at Mrs Krishnan’s Party

Read: Booksmart is a coming of age film worth a look

Read: Orchids is uplifting and beautiful

Read: The film 2040 offers an inspiring vision of the future

Read: Once the musical soothed my grumpiness

Read: Yesterday has great music and a cute story

Read: War Horse is story-telling at its best

Read: Little Woods reveals America’s dystopian future is already here

123Page 1 of 3

FEATURED

Recipes

Recipe – Shiitake Miso Soup

One of my go-to meals when I'm in a hurry and want something tasty and filling but with...
Read more
Latest Stories

Read: You look really fat and sick!

Imagine bumping into someone you know and they utter the words in the title above. Well, those exact words were said to me in...
Read more
Interviews

Listen: The history behind Brent Coutt’s book ‘Crossing the Lines’

Crossing the Lines is a new book by Brent Coutts, a researcher, historian, writer, and teacher. It chronicles the lives of three homosexual men Harold...
Read more
Latest Stories

Watch: Queer Tales – The Perverted Priest

The queer history of Aotearoa New Zealand is fascinating - it can also be funny, moving, and tragic. In this first episode of the...
Read more
Auckland Pride

Watch: The Pride Parade came back to Auckland

It’s been two years since an official Pride parade wound its way down Ponsonby Road ion Auckland New Zealand. Well in 2020...
Read more

My Opinion

Latest Stories

Read: Can a Nazi soldier ever be forgiven?

We live in a time when communities around the world are re-evaluating the historical monuments to civic leaders and significant citizens that adorn our...
Read more
Latest Stories

Read: Trump got something right about New Zealand this week

Never thought I’d agree with anything Trump says, but this week I found myself doing just that. ‘What?’ I hear you ask in disbelief.  Can...
Read more
Latest Stories

Read: Who or what is to blame for us going back in to lockdown?

Today Auckland finds itself back in lockdown. There’s anxiety in the community, panic buying again, and questions as to how this happened and who...
Read more
My Opinion

Read: Todd Muller’s resignation illustrates National has a credibility problem

After two months as leader of the National Party, Todd Muller has resigned. Back in May 2020, I wrote an opinion piece where I...
Read more
My Opinion

Read: Let’s talk about that MAGA hat Mr Muller

The National Party of New Zealand has just had a change of leadership, and the man now in charge and hoping to be our...
Read more

Entertainment

Entertainment

Watch: The talent behind the new film Dead

Dead is a new comedy/horror film starring comedian Tom Sainsbury. It was directed by Hayden Weal who also stars in the film...
Read more
Entertainment

Read: How art saved a kiwi during the pandemic in Spain

During a global pandemic, it can be hard to maintain a positive outlook on life, but many people across the globe have found ways...
Read more
Reviews

Watch: This Town is entertaining but lacks an emotional punch

This Town is a new kiwi film by Director David White who is also the main actor. So, what’s it all about.  Watch Andrew's review...
Read more
Reviews

Watch: The King of Staten Island will make you fall in love with a loser

The film is a comedy drama based on the life of actor and comedian Pete Davidson who plays the lead role of Scott Carlin....
Read more
Entertainment

Event: 2020 Documentary Edge Festival is Online

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this years Documentary Edge Festival is going online. The event launches June 12th 2020 and viewing passes are available...
Read more

interviews

Interviews

Listen: The history behind Brent Coutt’s book ‘Crossing the Lines’

Crossing the Lines is a new book by Brent Coutts, a researcher, historian, writer, and teacher. It chronicles the lives of three homosexual men Harold...
Read more
Interviews

Listen: What you need to know about Covid-19 and HIV

Today I am talking with Jason Myers who is the chief executive  officer of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation and we will be discussing CoVid...
Read more
Interviews

Watch: UPU celebrates the poetry of the Pacific

UPU is a powerful and provocative piece of theatre that celebrates the literature of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Read more
Interviews

Watch: The lengths fans go to for a ticket to the Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon opens in Auckland on the 11th March - but this morning a group of intrepid fans of the...
Read more
Auckland Pride

Watch: How personal trauma influenced a cabaret act

The nickname leather lungs seems to match Jay Chasland’s strong and incredibly versatile voice. He visited New Zealand recently for the 2020...
Read more

Want to hear from me?

I sometimes send out really cool emails - sign up here to start receiving them.

Contact us

©2020 Andrew Whiteside