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Trailer – Captain America: The First Avenger

Steven Shaw — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:45:10 +0000

Captain America: The First Avenger

The trailer for the upcoming Marvel origin film Captain America: The First Avenger has landed...

The Paperboy cometh

Steven Shaw — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:24:26 +0000

Eli "Paperboy" Reed

Soul singer Eli "Paperboy" Reed is coming to NZ in April to play shows in Auckland & Wellington...

Even More Gigs — George Clinton, Michelle Shocked, Leon Russell

Steven Shaw — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:39:34 +0000

You can add George Clinton, Michelle Shocked and Leon Russell to a musical calendar that's already overflowing with quality shows including Mavis Staples, The Blind Boys of Alabama with Aaron Neville, The Funky Meters, Bob Dylan and more So many international gigs have been been announced in the past month or two, including the return of Justin Townes Earle, who was last seen here as support act for Wilco. Earle is touring from south to north, playing...

The Julie Project

Ana Samways — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:29:17 +0000

I bawled while reading about Julie Baird’s unfortunate life, but I am a cryer. Darcy Padilla photographed Julie over an 18 year period, from when she was a teen with her 8 day old infant to her death from AIDS at 36. The fly-on-the-wall photographs are not easy to look at; they are confronting, brutal and terribly sad. And they made me angry. Why would a woman like this have child after child? To think of Julie as a person and not a series of political issues is important. It reminds us of the fragility of human existence when poverty and poor mental health are factors, and the intergenerational nature of such deprivation...

Sevens Shenanigans

Ana Samways — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:05:53 +0000

"We were dressed as 'Scrabble' and asked to have a photo with the police," says Nikki. "They had no idea what we spelt"...

The People’s Prime Minister

Ana Samways — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:11:44 +0000

Like a horny teenager our Prime Minister John Key said he though Liz Hurley was hot (that's hawt as in boffable, a MILF) and then he minced down the catwalk at the launch of the Rugby World Cup volunteer uniform like John Ingman in Are You Being Served. And the news cameras were there to catch it all. Goff must be delighted...

Paul Henry’s TV Debut

Ana Samways — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:02:25 +0000

Whether you're missing Paul Henry or just missing hatin’ on him you might want to take a look at this NZ On Screen clip from 80s game show Every Second Counts...

Bain Jersey In Music Video

Ana Samways — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:56:04 +0000

Massive double take... Is one of the infamous David Bain jerseys starring in this music video by North Shore Pony Club?...

Denim Crime and Other Choice Links

Spare Room admin — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:54:09 +0000

Bad stock photograph: Bag theft and a fashion crime (denim on denim) from www.badstockart.com. Celebrity: Unofficial Royal Wedding commemorative plates at Creative Review. More Choice Links after the jump...

Gig Pick: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at the Kings Arms

Steven Shaw — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:22:25 +0000

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Kings Arms this Friday

It’s been a long time between drinks and squealing Theremins, but The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is heading back to New Zealand and playing the Kings Arms this Friday...

The Monkey

Ana Samways — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:19:35 +0000

You must show this to the nearest child - the old upside down chin trick done superbly well here...

Scary Santa and Other Choice Links

Spare Room admin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:49:03 +0000

Looking for some light Summer reading? A book written by Jason the Horse...What if You Are a Horse In Human Form?

“…Today there are many horses in human form in the world, and they are here to help their race—and humanity. What if You are a Horse in Human Form? was written to comfort, inform, and encourage these equines, most of whom have never met another in their situation and fear that they are all alone... (More Choice Links after the jump...)

Gig Guide 17 — 23 December 2010

Steven Shaw — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:53:40 +0000

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

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Classic Clip: Husband Tests Bullet Proof Glass on Wife…

Spare Room admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 02:46:44 +0000

The Assassination of Yogi Bear

Steven Shaw — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:04:47 +0000

Parody of the new Yogi Bear animated feature film, referencing Andrew Dominik's film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Boo Boo is packing more than a pick-a-nick basket so don't let the kids see it...