Books, Film & TV 2013 - Page 8
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Movie Review: Minority Report
Minority Report is a solid film. Behind the lens is the irreplaceable Steven Spielberg; in front of the camera is some of the finest acting talent in the world. Set in a not too distant future, the hypothesis of what future events seem to be all... More about Movie Review: Minority Report
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Book Review: BANISHED, by Lauren Drain
Lauren Drain’s book ‘Banished’ lifts the lid on the Westboro Baptist church. It exposes the inner workings of a cult obsessed with homosexuality and debunks any predispositions about a group intent on telling you that you’re... More about Book Review: BANISHED, by Lauren Drain
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Film Review: Iron Man 3
Coming in third is not often associated with great triumph. Iron Man 3 is triumphant as it captivates the audience in a story that enthrals, entertains and excites. The 3D version enthrals with is use of uses CGI technology to explore mortality in a... More about Film Review: Iron Man 3
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Review: Tom Gleeson
Ask anyone who has ever been to a stand up comedy show. There is one place you should never, ever sit. The Front Row. This is because that guy on the stage, the one who must have a supreme confidence and certain amount of cockiness... More about Review: Tom Gleeson
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Review: The Boy with Tape on his Face
Somehow I had missed ever seeing The Boy with Tape on his Face before, even on television, so I headed along to the Bruce Mason Centre in Auckland last night with no expectations, other than a push from a friend who refused to tell me anything about... More about Review: The Boy with Tape on his Face
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Film Review: Alex Cross
There is a formula that has to be followed when it comes to making a great crime thriller. The hype post initial screenings of “Alex Cross” weren’t too favourable but I didn’t care. Curiosity always seems to get... More about Film Review: Alex Cross
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Zombie Apocalypse Hits New Zealand
Zombies have always been a staple in entertainment since George A. Romero's 'Living Dead' in his 1968 seminal horror film 'The Night of The Living Dead'. They're scary, ugly looking things, but they were bareable... More about Zombie Apocalypse Hits New Zealand
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Book Review: Atlas of History’s greatest Heroes and Villains
Lining the pages of the book’s cover are six well known historical figures. The first three: Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King and Mother Theresa. Below these three are Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein and Joseph Stalin. In a simple comparison,... More about Book Review: Atlas of History’s greatest Heroes and Villains
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Book Review: Home Country
‘Home Country’ by TW Lawless is a graphic, exciting and thrilling novel. So much of a writer’s craft depends on their ability to capture an audience in the first page and that is done quite fluently with the introduction of the... More about Book Review: Home Country
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Film Review: 21 and Over
After walking out of the theatre, there were two nagging thoughts which remained. Why did they make this film? What was its purpose? Yes 21 and Over is one of those motion pictures in which you have to lower your standards to enjoy. From the... More about Film Review: 21 and Over
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