Crossing the globe in search of fortune. It’s an idea that greatly appeals to US writer-director David Zellner
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The Dark Horse launches international festival
Kiwi actors Cliff Curtis and James Rolleston admit they developed a love for the game of chess while making their new film.
Tem returns to childhood holiday spot
Movie star Temuera Morrison is perched on a bar stool in Takapuna’s Berkeley Cinema.
Batman still thriving after 75 years
In a world filled with seemingly daily disasters and endless turmoil, it’s no wonder that superheroes are as popular as ever, from blockbuster movies all the way to the local toy shop. “When the world gets scary, superheroes’ sales go up,” says Brad Meltzer, the bestselling political-thriller author and comic-book creator.
Cowell’s attorneys address gay rumours
Simon Cowell’s attorneys insist their client is “truthful in the public arena”. The TV mogul was without warning dragged into a trial in the UK last week when a recording was played in which his former manager, Gareth Varey, could be heard claiming Cowell is gay
William Close likes his instruments big
String player William Close is one musician who likes to think big. Very big.
The little film that could
Max Currie grew up in Palmerston North, he went to Awatapu College and was a paperboy for the Manawatu Standard. Now he is making the news, rather than delivering it, with his debut feature film Everything We Loved set to open next week.
Wake up New Zealand!
Art outside the box
American Sol LeWitt has been called one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Ahead of a documentary on the artist this week in the New Zealand International Film Festival, John McDonald saw the some of his works in Sydney
Protest spirit revived with new song
Garden Place will be the venue for what’s being touted as ”a one-off historical performance” on Friday, when Chris Baigent unveils his new Springbok Tour-inspired song to the world. The Hamilton musician, who claims to be New Zealand’s biggest Bob Dylan fan, will perform The Whole World is Watching at 12.30pm.