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A newsletter for arts and culture coverage across New Zealand and the world, including journalism, reviews, and essays by Sam Brooks.

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Aug
25
If the (adamantium) bones are good, the rest don’t matter

If the (adamantium) bones are good, the rest don’t matter

A little bit different from today: An interview with the senior project director of Insomniac Games’ upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine
5 min read
Aug
19
By the Numbers: Lontalius

By the Numbers: Lontalius

Eddie Johnston, aka Lontalius, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and producer known for intimate, emotionally direct music that moves
5 min read
Aug
18
Critical Corner: Kluge

Critical Corner: Kluge

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Pip Adam's new novel, Kluge. I’ll be honest:
6 min read
Aug
17
The cost of a failed coup, the cost of a torpedo, the cost of art

The cost of a failed coup, the cost of a torpedo, the cost of art

An analysis of the arts funding crisis, what we know about what our money pays for, and what the public
7 min read
Aug
13
By The Numbers: Liv Tennet

By The Numbers: Liv Tennet

Liv Tennet, born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland is an actor, singer, dancer and choreographer. Her TV and film
6 min read
Aug
11
Critical Corner: Two new works by New Zealand authors

Critical Corner: Two new works by New Zealand authors

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of short story collection Deliverywoman by Eva Wyles and No Money Nice Cock
7 min read
Aug
05
By The Numbers: Jessica Bennett

By The Numbers: Jessica Bennett

Born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, Jessica is a multi-faceted performer and creative, working in both stage and
4 min read
Jul
23
By The Numbers: Tom Webster

By The Numbers: Tom Webster

Tom Webster is a theatremaker born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau. A graduate of the Unitec School of Creative Industries
3 min read
Jul
15
By The Numbers: Nī Dekkers-Reihana

By The Numbers: Nī Dekkers-Reihana

Nī Dekkers-Reihana (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa and Ngāti Porou) is an award-winning performer and theatremaker. Their many credits as
3 min read
Jul
03
A Response: Karaoke Heaven

A Response: Karaoke Heaven

Closing out the coverage to the Auckland Live Cabaret Festival is a response to Amanda Grace Leo's journey
3 min read