Auckland Arts Festival Round Up #2: Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett, Boy, et al.
My second round-up of the Auckland Arts Festival Te Ahurei Toi Ō Tamaki, with responses to Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett, Boy and In the Name of the Son.
Critical Corner: Killer Rack, The Beautiful Afternoon, et al.
In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Sylvan Spring’s new book of poetry, Killer Rack and Airini Beautrais’ collection of essays, The Beautiful Afternoon.
Auckland Arts Festival Round Up #1: O Le Pepelo, Manifesto, et al
My first-round up from the Auckland Arts Festival Te Ahurei Toi Ō Tamaki, with responses to O Le Pepelo, Manifesto, The Valentina and Beyond Words.
Some Thoughts on the Pantograph Punch
After the Pantograph Punch announced it would be going on an indefinite hiatus, some thoughts from someone who once worked there, and who always read it.
Critical Corner: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
In this week's edition of Critical Corner, a review of the much awaited sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
