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I watched Miss Universe NZ 2017 so you don’t have to
Beauty queens, magic, dangly bits and nip slips - Miss Universe NZ had it all.
Keeping up with the Kontentsphere
Steven Adam's moustache, Mike Hosking vs democracy, Taylor Swift's court case and more.
The Singles Life: Meet New Zealand's answer to Ed Sheeran
Is Mitch James worth the hype? Katie and Hussein have some reservations.
Beatriz at Dinner is the perfect film for the Trump era
While other films trade in allegory and analogy, Beatriz at Dinner confronts the dystopia of the present.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer: A perverse and enchanting cinematic transgression
The A-list cast may draw in the crowds, but the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos is not for the faint of heart.
Keeping up with the Kontentsphere
Lorde's new vid; Jacinda's rise to the top; Art Green's bowel movements; and much more.
A brief history of celebrities jumping off the Sky Tower
Auckland's favourite very tall tower is turning 20. To celebrate we remember the best and the brightest to hurl themselves off of it.
The Singles Life: How NZ hip-hop artists are telling stories that no one else can
Avondale emcee MeloDownz is making waves with tales of the suburb he knows best. Katie and Hussein talk about why setting the scene is essential for the stories Kiwi artists have to tell.
How Lady Macbeth exposes the superficiality of white feminism
The NZIFF film is more than just another period drama, writes Katie Parker.
It Comes at Night is proof that ‘post-horror’ is overhyped
Haute horror is so hot right now - but why?
A Ghost Story is plodding, pretentious - and totally haunting
It's a slow burn - but give A Ghost Story a chance, writes Katie Parker.
Keeping up with the Kontentsphere
Kylie's kiwi undies, Bieber's hot pastor, Lorde's dangerous driving, and much more.
How Gaylene Preston captured an inglorious moment in UN history
My Year with Helen isn't a story of defeat - it's one of strength.
The Singles Life: A beginner's guide to SWIDT
Haven’t heard of SWIDT? We can barely contain our pity. With their new album out this week, there has never been a better time to get acquainted with the guys Aaradhna called “the future of hip hop”.
The Beguiled: Another rumination on the insular, impenetrable world of wealthy white girlhood
The Beguiled may be a detour for Sofia Coppola, but somehow all roads lead to the same place.
Keeping up with the Kontentsphere
This week: Todd Barclay's big comeback, Kevin Hart's busy hands, Beyonce's lovely babies and Max Key's sister's cultural appropriation.
The Square is the quintessential film festival film - with a twist
Part social commentary, part satire, the Swedish Palme d’Or winner will draw in festy goers like moths to flames. But is it laughing with, or at, its audience?
The Singles Life: Theia and the state of post-Lorde pop
Has Lorde's success changed the New Zealand pop landscape for women as much as we hoped? We talk the post-Lorde pop-scape and what this means for a rising star like Theia.
Dunkirk is more than a typical Christopher Nolan moneymaker - It's a masterpiece
War has never looked like this before.
Keeping up with the Kontentsphere
This week: A flying visit from Ansel Elgort; Donald Trump Jr.'s twitter fingers; Bad Weather; And the bothersome bowel movements of an unnamed celebrity.
The Singles Life: When did Naz become New Zealand’s BBQ Reggae it-girl?
Bachelor NZ babe Naz was always destined for greater things and her latest project is no exception - though at first glance it does raise some questions.
A brief yet traumatic history of Air New Zealand safety videos
As Air New Zealand prepare to launch yet another wacky safety video, we look back at all those that have gone before.
The best and worst movies of 2017 so far
Get Out, Wonder Woman and Fate of the Furious: We argue among ourselves whether cinema is killing it atm.
Keeping up with the Kontentsphere
Has another week passed you by with nary a fleeting glance at the weird and wonderful world of online content? Get the goss with another handy dandy instalment of Keeping up with the Kontentsphere.
The Singles Life: The soul singing teacher who will steal your heart
With an incredible voice and some pretty nice hair, Teeks has seemingly all he needs to succeed. But where is this soul sensation headed?
