Thanksgiving Dir: Eli Roth (Film Review)
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It may not mean much to Kiwis, but to Americans, well, it’s as big as Christmas. And with this new slasher film, almost as much fun!
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Dir: Francis Lawrence
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes is as lengthy as its title would indicate, serving as both a prequel and a sequel to the billion dollar film franchise.
Saltburn – Film Review: Dir: Emerald Fennell
Saltburn, described as a ‘psychological black comedy thriller’ opens in cinemas today. We sent Jude Mannion off to a preview screening to have a look. Here’s what Jude has to say.
Troy Kingi & The Room Service – Time Wasters: Soundtrack to Current Day Meanderings (AAA)
Troy Kingi serves up number seven in his 10-10-10 series. The genre this time? He calls it “ambient instrument vibe”.
Chairs! – Basement Theatre: November 14, 2023
CHAIRS! starts off like a long-lost episode of the The Twilight Zone, yet unfortunately doesn’t really know how to finish.
Carla Olson – Have Harmony Will Travel 3: Interview
You may know her from leading The Textones, or singing with former Byrd Gene Clark. Carla Olson has been making music for over 40 years and Have Harmony Will Travel 3 is her latest.
Matt Corby Is On His Way To New Zealand: Interview
Australian singer-songwriter Matt Corby returns to New Zealand in December with shows in Wellington and Auckland.
Blues Traveler Bare Their Traveler’s Soul: Interview
Blues Traveler follow their 2021 Traveler’s Blues album with this year’s Traveler’s Soul where they cover Curtis Mayfield, Al Green and…Doris Day. Bass player Tad Kinchla explains.
Atomic! Hailing The Pioneering Women Of Rock & Roll – Civic Theatre: November 11, 2023
Five of New Zealand’s premiere female singers (and all woman and non binary musicians) celebrated the music of Patti Smith, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett and more last night at Auckland’s Civic Theatre.
Albi & the Wolves – Galatos: November 11, 2023
There’s something profoundly life-affirming about seeing Albi and the Wolves play live. It’s the joyful energy, their clearly obvious enjoyment of playing and the sense of hope that pervades their performances.