Sam Brooks

Sam Brooks

Auckland
Feb
24
Thoughts and Questions I Had Watching J. Lo’s Bizarre High Concept Video Album

Thoughts and Questions I Had Watching J. Lo’s Bizarre High Concept Video Album

Last week, Jennifer Lopez dropped her latest album This is Me ... Now, and it was accompanied by a video album/concept film that might be the strangest thing the popstar has ever done.
5 min read
Feb
22
Critical Corner: Big Swiss, The Bloom, et al

Critical Corner: Big Swiss, The Bloom, et al

In this (slightly truncated) edition of Critical Corner, a review of hit novel Big Swiss, dance show The Bloom, and a round-up of other things I've consumed.
5 min read
Feb
19
Cancer and comedy: Emma Lange returns to the stage with a winning cocktail

Cancer and comedy: Emma Lange returns to the stage with a winning cocktail

Emma Lange was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2016. Eight years later, she returns to the stage with a new show, An Almighty Yes.
3 min read
Feb
17
On First Trimester and parenting

On First Trimester and parenting

After participating in Auckland Pride show First Trimester, a little bit about my relationship to parenting and potentially being a parent.
6 min read
Feb
14
Critical Corner: Hyperspace outshines its soul

Critical Corner: Hyperspace outshines its soul

In the first edition of Critical Corner, a review of Auckland Theatre Company's Hyperspace, a round-up of things I've consumed, links from the week, and self-promo.
7 min read
Feb
12
A blank page: Minister Paul Goldsmith introduces himself to the arts sector

A blank page: Minister Paul Goldsmith introduces himself to the arts sector

Last night, the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith introduced himself to the arts sector during a one
5 min read