Entertainment
Transformers loses charm, gets complex
Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
I muttered to my mate that I may not have to write a review after seeing the bumper crowd at the premiere of the latest Transformers movie on Thursday.
The Mummy is a big letdown
Monday 12 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Some pasts should remain buried forever, and the subject matter of The Mummy is one of them.
Pirates of the Caribbean still under full sail
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
When I was referred to a damning review of the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie from a well-known US entertainment magazine, I decided not to take a peek.
Second John Wick twice as good
Monday 22 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Just the other day when things became a bit tedious at work, we entertained ourselves to a mini debate on how good an actor Keanu Reeves is.
King Arthur makes a comeback
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
I remember reading about King Arthur and his brave feats from the stash of books I oncefound in the dusty corner of our family house.
Guardians return to rescue the galaxy
Monday 1 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Guardian of the Galaxy is probably the wittiest superhero franchise of all time.
Stronger than before, faster than ever
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
It all started with fast cars, most of them imported Japanese racing cars, and of course Dominic Toretto’s (Vin Diesel) 1970 Dodge Charger.
Action movie fast, furious and fantastic
Saturday 15 April 2017 | Published in Entertainment
The latest instalment of the Fast and the Furious franchise is totally ridiculous - in the best way imaginable.
Ghost in the Shell lacks viewer appeal
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Ghost in the Shell is reportedly set to lose about $100 million after a lukewarm response to its opening late last month.
Classic fairytale wows in love action remake
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Beauty and the Beast is probably one of the most beautiful fairytales of all time.
Gary of the Pacific a total letdown
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
When Chloe (Megan Stevenson) abruptly leaves her wedding, calling the protagonist and her husband to be Gary (Josh Thomson) “gross” in the movie Gary from the Pacific, I felt the same.
Shortland Street on the hunt for baby cast member
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Entertainment
New Zealand’s favourite soap is on the hunt for its newest (and littlest) cast member - a newborn baby.
Kong in action-packed comeback
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
“It’s a monkey,” a toddler screamed in the Empire Theatre when King Kong was introduced in the opening scene of the latest reboot of the King Kong franchise, the Kong: Skull Island.
Fist Fight punches below its weight
Monday 6 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Remember your last day at school before the break?
Browne shows talents in Tahiti
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Entertainment
Up-and-coming Cook Islands guitarist Anania Browne is showcasing his talents in Papeete, Tahiti this coming week.
Patriots Day a moving tribute
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
It’s been a while since a movie has overwhelmed me with so much with such a range of almost uncontrollable emotions.
Music legend makes brief visit
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Entertainment
Legendary Cook Islands musician Jon Lindsay made a brief visit to Rarotonga last weekend, performing a special one-off beach concert with band Kokojamaz at the Islander Hotel’s Hula Bar.
Popular NZ quartet back again in March
Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Entertainment
Motone will launch this year’s performing arts programme with the first cabaret season to be held from March 27 to 29 at the Empire Theatre.
The Great Wall not so great after all
Sunday 19 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
If you watch the Jimmy Kimmel Live shows, you will notice an interesting feud between the host and actor Matt Damon. It has been running for decades.
Fifty shades darker than before
Saturday 11 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Guess what’s darker than dark? It has to be the latest installment of the Fifty Shades of Grey film trilogy.
