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Martin Phillipps was regarded as one of New Zealand’s finest songwriters.

‘A true original’: Music industry mourns ‘Dunedin sound’ pioneer

Martin Phillipps - widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest songwriters - penned heavenly pop hits across a five decade long career, while overcoming some of life’s hardships.

  • by Hamish McNeilly

Movies

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Could Deadpool & Wolverine have hit No.1 without an underage audience?

Deadpool & Wolverine has broken R-rated records box office records. But when it comes to R-ratings and movie tickets, almost anything goes.

  • by Michael Idato
Ryan Gosling as Ken and Margot Robbie as Barbie.

Barbie was supposed to be a game changer. What happened?

Expectations were high after Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s creation was the top box office film of the year.

  • by Nicole Sperling
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TV & radio

Lisa Kudrow in Time Bandits.

Taika Waititi’s Time Bandits is a rare remake that gets it right

This comical children’s adventure has a terrific double act at its core with Lisa Kudrow and young star Kal-El Tuck.

  • by Craig Mathieson
Elizabeth Taylor on the set of Giant in 1955.

Lost tapes reveal Elizabeth Taylor’s struggle with fame and shame

Long-lost audio interviews with the double Oscar winner reveal her life-long struggle with fame, and the cause that became her crowning glory.

  • by Karl Quinn

Live reviews

Robert Menzies as King Lear

Once again Bell Shakespeare’s King Lear isn’t quite right

  • by Cameron Woodhead, Andrew Fuhrmann and Jessica Nicholas
Girl in Red performs at Margaret Court Arena on July 17, 2024.

Charming, awkward: This pop star’s joy is infectious

  • by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Cameron Woodhead, Tony Way and Sonia Nair
Ryan Gonzalez is a hugely engaging, welcoming and convincing portal into the show.
★★★½
Sydney live reviews

Love Hamilton? Then you should see this as well

  • by James Jennings, Frances Howe and John Shand

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