Critical Corner

Nov
20
Critical Corner: The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank

Critical Corner: The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank, a collection of essays about the permanence and transience of our world.
5 min read
Nov
12
Critical Corner: Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Other Recs

Critical Corner: Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Other Recs

In this edition of Critical Corner, some quick thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard and some more recommendations.
5 min read
Oct
15
Critical Corner: Poorhara

Critical Corner: Poorhara

Michelle Rahurahu's debut novel just might be the best Aotearoa novel of the year.
6 min read
Sep
26
Critical Corner: Be Like Billy and Rigoletto

Critical Corner: Be Like Billy and Rigoletto

In this short edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Be Like Billy and NZ Opera's Rigoletto.
4 min read
Sep
23
Critical Corner: Delirious by Damien Wilkins

Critical Corner: Delirious by Damien Wilkins

Damien Wilkins’ novel about a couple moving onto the next stage of their life reveals itself to be a profound reflection on two lives lived fully, and well.
5 min read
Sep
02
Critical Corner: Kaos

Critical Corner: Kaos

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Netflix’s messy Kaos.
4 min read
Apr
11
Critical Corner: Scoop, The House of Hidden Meanings, et al.

Critical Corner: Scoop, The House of Hidden Meanings, et al.

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Netflix film Scoop and RuPaul's memoir The House of Hidden Meanings.
7 min read
Apr
05
Critical Corner: When I open the shop by romesh dissanayake

Critical Corner: When I open the shop by romesh dissanayake

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of romesh dissanayake’s debut novel When I open the shop.
5 min read
Mar
23
Critical Corner: Rise of the Ronin and Take Two

Critical Corner: Rise of the Ronin and Take Two

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Team Ninja's new game Rise of the Ronin and Danielle Hawkins' new novel Take Two.
6 min read
Mar
14
Critical Corner: Killer Rack, The Beautiful Afternoon, et al.

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.
7 min read