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![Review - Alien: Romulus serves up invasive, exploitative space horror](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Review - Alien: Romulus serves up invasive, exploitative space horror
OPINION: We watched the action-packed return to the franchise’s roots.
![Hitler and the Nazis series makes for compelling, disturbing viewing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hitler and the Nazis series makes for compelling, disturbing viewing
OPINION: It's occasionally so appalling, you’ll have to look away.
![Review: It Ends With Us is glittery and traumatic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Review: It Ends With Us is glittery and traumatic
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni bring bestseller to unwieldy, heartbreaking life.
![William Dart review: Tristan und Isolde at Auckland Town Hall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
William Dart review: Tristan und Isolde at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: The billboards have haunted the city, doubtlessly contributing to a full house.
![Princess Kate never claimed to be perfect – this biography is ridiculous](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Princess Kate never claimed to be perfect – this biography is ridiculous
OPINION: Book is exaggerated, embarrassingly written, and devoid of insight into Kate.
![Review: Hunchback of Notre Dame musical a 'banger'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Review: Hunchback of Notre Dame musical a 'banger'
It's the Hamilton Operatic Society's first full-length musical since Chicago in 2021.
![Lillie Rohan: BBC's new drama finally gives Broadchurch a rival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Lillie Rohan: BBC's new drama finally gives Broadchurch a rival
REVIEW: The show follows a detective uncovering a case that may destroy her life.
![Review: Twisters is the best cinematic experience since Top Gun: Maverick](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Review: Twisters is the best cinematic experience since Top Gun: Maverick
The new disaster thriller has one of the most inspired action scenes in years.
![Sad history of rainbow comedians laid bare](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sad history of rainbow comedians laid bare
Documentary film delves into the once-secret history of LGBTQIA+ representation in comedy.
![Karl Puschmann: Crucial detail missing from Beverly Hills Cop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Karl Puschmann: Crucial detail missing from Beverly Hills Cop
Successful return for action-comedy classic almost derailed by major oversight.
![Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation
This cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.
![Traitors NZ shows improvements as it returns for second season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Traitors NZ shows improvements as it returns for second season
The Paul Henry-fronted reality show is back and early signs are its better than ever.
![In its third season, The Bear gets avant-garde](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
In its third season, The Bear gets avant-garde
Can the show hang on to its messy core while chasing greatness?
![Horizon review: Kevin Costner's Western is spectacularly unsubtle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Horizon review: Kevin Costner's Western is spectacularly unsubtle
Kevin Costner's epic could tax even the biggest cowboy fan.
![Review: Jerry Seinfeld brings complaint comedy to Auckland’s Spark Arena](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Review: Jerry Seinfeld brings complaint comedy to Auckland’s Spark Arena
The Spinoff's Duncan Greive watches the ups and downs of an icon at 70.
![Pop, fizz, cheers: QT Queenstown's champagne hideaway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Pop, fizz, cheers: QT Queenstown's champagne hideaway
The Champagne Parlour is only available for two months this winter.
![The Beatles in Wellington, reviewed 60 years later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The Beatles in Wellington, reviewed 60 years later
'If you put your fingers in your ears ... you could hear the singing.'
![Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos' triptych fable embraces the uncomfortable](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos' triptych fable embraces the uncomfortable
The actor's and the director's third collaboration is here, and they're not done yet.
![Doctor Who: Ncuti Gatwa finds his oomph in series finale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Doctor Who: Ncuti Gatwa finds his oomph in series finale
Swashbuckling action and knowing nods, plus 'plenty to make long-time fans gasp'.
![House of the Dragon season 2 episode 1 leaves us wanting more](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 1 leaves us wanting more
Episode one was the very tip of the taper that we know will burn down to a big, fat bomb.
![Bridgerton season 3 part 2, review: 50 Shades of Cringe?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Bridgerton season 3 part 2, review: 50 Shades of Cringe?
Does the second half of the series live up to the hype?