Verity Dir: Micheal Showalter. Written by Nick Antosca, based on the book by Colleen Hoover Reviewed by Jeremy Elwood Based on the 2018 novel by Colleen Hoover, Verity tells the story of struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) being hired…
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Australian Crawl return to New Zealand for the first time in 40 years
The legendary Australian Crawl are reuniting for the first time in 40 years to perform a run of shows, including a three-date New Zealand tour in March 2027 – presented by The Sound. Famed for 80s hits like ‘Reckless (Don’t Be So…)’, ‘The…
Simply Delicious
Tony Directed by Matt Johnson Reviewed by Jeremy Elwood It’s been six years since the world lost Anthony Bourdain, and the announcement of a film based on his life raised some understandable concerns amongst his many fans. Would it be…
Jurassic Cul-De-Sac
The End of Oak Street Reviewed by Jeremy Elwood Sometimes the poster says it all. Ewen McGregor and Anne Hathaway, clad in throwback casual wear, are running from a dinosaur. That’s it. That’s the movie. That’s not a criticism. There’s…
A True Epic
THE ODYSSEY Directed by Christopher Nolan Reviewed by Jeremy Elwood We live in strange times. When a movie from one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of this century, based on a 2700-ish year-old story, has drawn criticism from historians, highbrow…
Crave! talks to Tristan Hughes
Tristan Hughes, presenter of the popular History Hit podcast The Ancients, will be appearing in Auckland in August, and Crave! caught up with Tristan to talk about Alexander the Great, the Romans, and why history has such an enduring appeal.…
Supergirl…not so Super script
SUPERGIRL Directed by Craig Gillespie Writer – Ana Nogueira Reviewed by Jeremy Elwood Supergirl is the second movie in the rebooted DC Universe, after her brief, uncredited introduction in 2025’s Superman. Following a well-worn template for fantasy series,this second…
Hothouse Flowers – Uncompromisingly Beautiful
The Powerstation, Auckland, Feb 21st 2026 Reviewed by Jeremy Elwood , photographs by Steve McCabe It says a lot about how deeply music can touch people when a band who never had a NZ number one, haven’t released an album…
Police Stories, lacking crucial evidence
Stewart Copeland – “Have I Said Too Much?” Auckland, Bruce Mason Centre, 21st Jan 2026 Reviewed by Jeremy Elwood; photos by Stella Gardiner Over Stewart Copeland’s 50-plus year music career, he’s won seven Grammy awards, composed dozens of film scores,…
Monster Rock
METALLICA with Evanescence, Suicidal Tendencies Eden Park, Auckland Nov 19th 2025 Reviewed by Jeremy Elwood | Photos by Chris Zwaagdyk The forecast rain held off, the predicted traffic apocalypse didn’t happen, and Eden Park’s noise-averse neighbours probably got exactly what…