Latest fromReviews

In Pamela Anderson’s new film the Las Vegas showgirl loses her razzle-dazzle
Telegraph: Is The Last Showgirl a celebration of feminine beauty or a ‘stupid nudie show'?

Review: Is Alec Baldwin’s new reality show trying to rehabilitate his image? ‘This series is a low point’
'Whether or not he’ll be able to revive his career remains to be seen.'

Karl Puschmann: In the genre of triumph after trauma, ‘Tinā is pitch-perfect’
Review: Miki Magasiva's feature-film debut 'finds its own voice'.

Cringeworthy game of footsie threatens to derail Mafs
OPINION: A make-or-break moment could be coming for some couples.

Sex remark about Kiwi MAFS star shocks
OPINION: All eyes are on Ryan after a shocking comment during a group session.

Sensual massage leads to awkward moment during Mafs' Intimacy Week
OPINION: This week, the brides attempt to create their 'ultimate fantasy' in the bedroom.

The White Lotus’ most unforgettable and intoxicating characters so far
Opinion: The Spinoff ranks all the 'terrifically awful people' from seasons one and two.

‘I’m not done’: Surprise groom return rocks Mafs
OPINION: Final straws are clutched as an open forum pulls no punches.

In its third season, The White Lotus seeks enlightenment
OPINION: The latest instalment of The White Lotus puts a sunnier spin on human nature.

‘Unhinged’: MAFS nice guy turns nasty after shocking comments
OPINION: Abhorrent comments and dark secrets are building mounting tension on Mafs.

‘Selfish p****’: Confession chaos rocks Married At First Sight
OPINION: Tension-laden tasks put the newlyweds to the test, leading to shock revelations.

‘Couldn’t be happier’: Heart and soul shine through in Laneway’s Brat Summer spectacle
Opinion: Did the most anticipated event of the festival calendar live up to expectations?

Karl Puschmann: This is not a heavy metal documentary
‘When we started, the relationship between Government and Māori was okay. That's changed.’

Benson Boone: Beautiful Things and backflips at Spark Arena
REVIEW: Meet the TikTok-famous US artist who sold out Spark Arena.

Karl Puschmann: Rose Matafeo’s ‘unhinged manifesto’ leads Neon’s comedy comeback
The local streamer starts 2025 with new stand-up specials from some of comedy’s top names.

In its second season, Severance refines what the first did best
The second season of Severance debuted on Friday on Apple TV Plus.

Review: Back in Action puts Cameron Diaz back in the game
Welcome back. Now, go find a better script.

Review: The wild, AI-assisted biopic Putin doesn’t want you to see
While some distributors 'felt fear', the film has been sold to more than 50 countries.

From Gladiator II to Garfield: Worst movies of 2024
The truly awful can be just as hard to identify as the magnificent.

Was Nikki Glaser the best Golden Globes host since Ricky Gervais?
Opinion: 'Her monologue was a blast – a salty and irreverent onslaught.'

Squid Game returns more violent, bloody and relevant than ever
Despite a slow start, the survival-horror phenomenon is as anxiety-inducing as ever.