Entertainment
Fairy tale movie a real thriller
Saturday 9 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Once upon a time, when I was very young, my aunty gave me a fairy tale book.
Big week for live entertainment
Thursday 7 April 2016 | Published in Entertainment
Two great acts celebrating great music and brilliant improvised comedy will perform on Rarotonga next week – thanks to local entertainment promoters, Motone.
Greek Wedding beats Batman by far
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
People change. Greeks don’t. But how can this be?
Superhero clash promises huge spectacle
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
There has been plenty of frenzied hype about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Grimy jokes let Grimsby down
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Be warned: Grimsby is a rated movie and is strictly for those 16 and over.
London Has Fallen an action thriller
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Olympus and London Has Fallen already, so the question is, what will fall next?
Gods of Egypt fails to impress
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Gods of Egypt reminded me of a typical Bollywood flick.
Risen, a new biblical mystery-thriller
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
When my family became Christians in 2000, we were despised by some in the community we used to live in.
Life lessons in 'How to Be Single'
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
While I was watching this movie, it felt like my birthday present had come a week early.
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.
