In Review – The Speakeasy

IN REVIEW: Why Don’t We @ Spark Arena, Auckland

December 3, 2019

Review by Faith Hazel Young fans and parents of all ages flooded the spacious Spark Arena's 'theatre mode' set-up to see American boy band Why Don't We; consisting of Jack Avery, Zach Herron, Corbyn Besson,...

IN REVIEW: Lauv @ Shed 10, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

November 24, 2019

Music, Pop

Photography by Chontalle MussonReview by Heather McMillan Wednesday night was met with a buzzing colourful crowd of Lauv fans at Aucklands Shed 10. Upon entrance to the vene you were shown the passion the a...

IN REVIEW: Hermitude @ The Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

November 18, 2019

Electronic, Music

Review by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson Wednesday night isn't usually a rave night at The Powerstation but this week it was. The audience was dressed ready for a party and with the line-up...

IN REVIEW: Openside @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

November 2, 2019

Music, Pop

Photography by Chontalle MussonReview by Heather McMillan It was the night after Halloween and the skeletons were still out for another night, but this time it was for music not candy. Two sets of talent gr...

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Joker – a masterpiece of time and place.

Shawn Moodie

October 2, 2019

Entertainment, Film, Geek and Web

I am not a huge fan of comics and the multiple universes out there dedicated to their heroes. I enjoy some of the movies in isolation but have never rushed off to see them. So, I approached Joker with a certai...

IN REVIEW: Fleetwood Mac @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Chontalle Musson

September 22, 2019

Music, rock

Review by Sarah Bowden There’s a massive turnout for Fleetwood Mac on the last night of their tour. Speaking to their immense legacy, there are generations of fans packed into Forsyth Barr Stadium. I am one...

In Review: Ad Astra

Johan Chang

September 20, 2019

Entertainment, Film

Ad Astra is, subjectively speaking, a classical "thinking man's space opera". Directed by James Gray (The Lost City of Z), it's as much science-fiction as it is an excursion into past classics.

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IT: Chapter Two review: bigger budget, bigger run-time, bigger scares

Shawn Moodie

September 5, 2019

Entertainment, Film, Spotlight

Before I get into the review properly I want to get something out of the way early - if you're in the market for scares It Chapter Two delivers. It's a nerve-rattling, fiendishly frightening, and at times down...

IN REVIEW: Dope Lemon

The Speakeasy

August 31, 2019

Alternative, Music

Review by Heather McMillan On entrance to the Powerstation last Thursday there was a contrast of energy and smells reflective of Dope Lemon's band name. A mix of young and old filled the...

IN REVIEW: Half Alive @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

August 27, 2019

Music

All photography courtesy of Faith . Please credit when reposting.Review by Heather McMillan Young people, the longest merchandise line and joyful faces everywhere was the first impression of Half Alive's We...

In Review: PINAY

Grace Hood-Edwards

August 19, 2019

Theatre

PINAY, the latest venture of Proudly Asian Theatre (PAT), has hit the Basement. The first NZ-Filipino play to be written and presented in Aotearoa, PINAY has been hotly anticipated throughout its development t...

IN REVIEW: Lesiure @ The Powerstation, Auckland

The Speakeasy

July 29, 2019

Music

Review by Heather McMillan It was Friday night and the vibes were easy livin'. With two upbeat openers before Leisure stepped foot onstage the crowd had a party upon party to look forward to. Imugi 이무기 hand...

IN REVIEW: Villainy @ The Powerstation, Auckland

The Speakeasy

July 22, 2019

Music, rock

Review and Photography by Ashlee Grigg A night of rock was kicked into gear by Gisborne band Sit Down in Front who were chosen to open the show through a Smokefree Rock Quest competition. The young punk ban...

IN REVIEW: Foals @ Town Hall, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

July 19, 2019

Music, rock

Review by: Grace Hood-EdwardsPhotography by: Chontalle Musson British math-rock band Foals returned to our shores for the first time in six years with two sold-out shows this weekend. The atmosphere was und...

IN REVIEW: BAYNK @ The Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

July 12, 2019

Uncategorized

Review by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson On a wintery Wednesday most would be keeping warm in the comforts of home. But Baynk was on at The Powerstation armed with a high energy, multi-colo...

In Review: 2040

The Speakeasy

July 6, 2019

Entertainment, Film, Watch, Watch and Listen

Review by Chelsea Pickens 2040 is really what we all need right now. Like the majority of young-ish people I know, I worry about climate change when it’s brought to my attention, I try to do things in my ow...

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In Review: ONCE The Musical

Shawn Moodie

July 2, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, Spotlight, Theatre

Musicals these days tend to batter you into submission. Many rely on orchestral bombardment, saccharin smiles, and jazz hands in an attempt to win you over. I say that as unashamed fan of the genre (I took a 2...

In Review: The World Press Photo Exhibition

The Speakeasy

June 30, 2019

Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Review by Sam Clark The World Press Photo Exhibition has returned for 2019. It is a selection of the world’s best photojournalism, right at our doorstep. The Smith and Caughey’s Queen Street department s...

In Review: Ophelia

The Speakeasy

June 24, 2019

Entertainment, Film

Review by Liz Lauder Many of us are familiar with the story of Ophelia thanks to studying Shakespeare’s Hamlet in 6th Form English class, but this movie adaptation is not like its predecessors. Claire M...

In Review: A Fine Balance

The Speakeasy

June 17, 2019

Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Theatre

Reviewed by Jesse Knight A Fine Balance sees two giants of the Auckland theatre scene - Auckland Theatre Company and Prayas Theatre (New Zealand's biggest South Asian theatre company) - joining forces to ad...

IN REVIEW: Graeme James @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

June 9, 2019

Alternative, Music

Words by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson The Tuning Fork was full of warmth and happiness during the stormy Thursday night, all in apprehension to hear folk-pop tunes by local musicians Jess...

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