- Senior Lecturer, School of Music, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Between the glitzy celebration of cinematic escapism, and constant reminders of our dark and complicated world, this year’s ceremony felt somewhat disjointed.
Broadway fans love a good meme – and with Death Becomes Her they have a truly viral hit.
With their new show Happiness, Kip Chapman and Luke Di Somma have created a welcome New Zealand answer to the backstage musical TV show.
With so many options across multiple streaming platforms, choosing your next show can feel overwhelming. Let our experts help you decide.
Independent film Anora won the Oscar for best film in a ceremony which was marked for how lacklustre it all was.
Both Babylon and The Fabelman’s were nominated for Academy Awards for best score – and both take opposing but equally successful approaches evoking nostalgia.
The Oscars 2023 was a less scandalous affair than last year, and was defined by huge wins by crowd-favourite films.
Most of Garland’s films are strikingly void of musical numbers that exist purely for their own sake. Her talents as an actor and singer would shape the movie musical for decades.
The Power of the Dog may have lead the pack when it came to nominations, but the big winner of the night was the understated CODA.
As this year’s Oscar nominees for best original music show, Hans Zimmer has become the John Williams of his generation.
In the early 1970s, the movie musical was calling for a radical approach: Cabaret would be that groundbreaking revision.
Adapting a stage musical to the big screen is never simple, and can often go disastrously wrong. Here’s our expert’s opinions on what works and what doesn’t.
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