Entertainment
Too dumb to be funny Zoolander 2
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Entertainment
The thing about jokes is, they have to hit hard. When they miss, they bomb badly. Sometimes so bad that even the good jokes are left tasteless.
Robert De Niro an inspired Dirty Grandpa
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
It’s been a season of crude, vulgar and sometimes ridiculous comedy at the local cinema.
Battle of dads in Daddy's Home
Monday 25 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
I have been a huge fan of Mark Wahlberg since watching him in the 2013 blockbuster, Lone Survivor.
Here's the complete list for the 88th Academy Awards:
Monday 18 January 2016 | Published in Entertainment
Best Picture - The Big Short, Bridge Of Spies, Brooklyn, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian, The Revenant, Room, Spotlight
Recession drama in The Big Short
Monday 18 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
The Big Short first caught my eye for its star-studded cast.
A vintage year for movie fans
Monday 11 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
2015 was one of the movie industry’s finest years. In fact, in 2015 there were more movies released than ever - an average of a dozen a week. We saw some amazing flicks including several much-anticipated sequels which had the cash registers ringing at the box office. Amidst some of the huge commercial successes, there were some disappointing flops. However, of these flops actually garnered critical acclaim for story and cinematic brilliance. As we look forward to another exciting year of movies, CI News movie critic Rashneel Kumar takes a look at the movies which had people talking last year.Furious 7
Movie makes dinosaurs seem loveable
Saturday 5 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
It’s amazing how dinosaurs are being portrayed in today’s world.
Creed delivers knockout performance
Saturday 28 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
There is something I learnt about passion this week.
Modern Maori Quartet set to impress
Tuesday 10 November 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Prepare to be serenaded by the sweet sounds of four New Zealand Maori boys who are ready to sing for their supper in Rarotonga this week.
Plenty of laughs in Hotel Transylvania 2
Saturday 7 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
I have never been a fan of animation movies, except for the Tom and Jerry series.
Top quartet to play on Rarotonga
Wednesday 4 November 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The acclaimed Modern Maori Quartet is riding a wave of success, picking up a performance award on their recent Asian tour, selling out performances at Christchurch Arts Festival and confirming a season in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Something different for Diesel fans
Saturday 31 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Fast flashy cars, daring actions and ponderous dialogues: all these are typical of a movie starring Vin Diesel.
Scare yourself silly for Halloween
Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Movie fans will have noticed that the upcoming movies at the Empire Cinema belong to the same genre – and you can blame the imminent arrival of Halloween on October 31.
Island comedy has powerful message
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The production of a New Zealand comedy film is currently underway on Rarotonga, providing a lot of excitement for the cast, the crew and the community.
Miss Cook Islands prepares for Miss World
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Vaka Takitumu maiden Natalia Short is the Miss Cook Islands Association’s Miss Cook Islands 2015.
Miss Cook Islands off to Miss World pageant
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Natalia Short takes a moment in her first emotional first walk as the Miss Cook Islands Association’s Miss Cook Islands to look to the heavens and say a prayer of gratitude. As well as being crowned, it was also confirmed that the Vaka Takitumu woman and national netballer will represent the country at the Miss World Pageant to be staged in China.
It's showtime for 10 lovely women
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Strong cultural heritage and identity will be the foundation of tonight’s Miss Cook Islands Association finale show and crowning of Maine Kuki Airani 2015.
Peter Pan 'prequel' leaves some gaps
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Sometimes in order to know the truth behind the end of a tale, you have to start from the beginning.
Looking good for Miss Pacific show
Friday 16 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Miss Pacific Islands and her chaperone Kristian Scanlan left the Cook Islands on Wednesday this week with a renewed sense of support for the nation as hosts of Miss Pacific 2015.
Beauties of the Pacific
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Miss Pacific Islands Latafale Auva’a (left) and Miss Cook Islands Felicia George showing off the natural beauty of the Pacific while in Aitutaki.
