Critical Corner

Oct
29
Critical Corner: Ilang-Ilang

Critical Corner: Ilang-Ilang

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Ilang-Ilang, a new Filipino ghost story play debuting at Basement Theatre.
5 min read
Oct
21
Critical Corner: Boots

Critical Corner: Boots

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Netflix’s muddled new gay-slash-military-slash-coming of age drama, Boots. It took
5 min read
Oct
10
Critical Corner: Roofman, The Ghost of Yōtei

Critical Corner: Roofman, The Ghost of Yōtei

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Channing Tatum's new film Roofman and new PS5 exclusive Ghost of Yōtei.
6 min read
Sep
30
Critical Corner: One Battle After Another

Critical Corner: One Battle After Another

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, which continues a near-unparalleled reign of "so much"-ness.
5 min read
Sep
22
Critical Corner: The Monster in the Maze

Critical Corner: The Monster in the Maze

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of New Zealand Opera’s The Monster in the Maze, an adaptation of the Greek Minotaur myth.
4 min read
Sep
08
Critical Corner: Bic Runga with Auckland Phil; The Paper

Critical Corner: Bic Runga with Auckland Phil; The Paper

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Bic Runga performing with Auckland Phil and The Office spinoff The Paper.
5 min read
May
05
Critical Corner: Surplus Women

Critical Corner: Surplus Women

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Surplus Women, Michelle Duff’s debut collection of short stories.
4 min read
Feb
20
Critical Corner: Star Gazers, Body Story, Panti Bliss

Critical Corner: Star Gazers, Body Story, Panti Bliss

In this edition of Critical Corner, capsule reviews of Body Story, Star Gazers and Panti Bliss.
5 min read
Feb
13
Critical Corner: What Happened to Mary-Anne?

Critical Corner: What Happened to Mary-Anne?

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of What Happened to Mary-Anne?
4 min read
Jan
28
Critical Corner: Didion and Babitz

Critical Corner: Didion and Babitz

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of biography Didion and Babitz.
5 min read