Seems to me that we need an online Film Festival program, readily available to view. So here one is:There are a few interesting films coming up. Time to buy your tickets now. Here’s how:
In place of the usual big bangs and anti-catholic burning of an anti-royalist effigy on Saturday night, some of the Fish crew saw the film Metropolis at the Michael Fowler Centre. It’s not the first time I’ve seen it, but it is the first time I’ve seen it that has really done it justice. The film has been restored, almost, to a state of perfection – the edited version we have all seen for the last 80 years now replete with an extra half hour of footage, sourced from Argentina (16mm, grainy and badly scratched), with 11 snippets from New Zealand (presumably 35mm, and in much better condition). Huge round of applause for Frank Stark and the New Zealand Film Archive, and the frankly wonderful job they are doing, rescuing our filmic memories from the nitro-fuelled dustbin of the past.
Wellington Phoenix head coach Paul Temple is looking forward to the women’s Unite Round fixture, their second consecutive match on the road. The Phoenix come up against Adelaide United at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Sydney on Friday night. While the... The post Ninja A-League Round 4 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
Do you, just quietly, know a lot of songs from musicals? The Barbarians are running a karaoke night dedicated exclusively to musical numbers. Even better if you sing something you never thought you'd be able to play! From Les Mis to Avenue Q, or go full Disney... the choice is yours. Hosted by 2023 Billy T Award nominee Maria Williams.
Our Reading Group takes place on the first and third Thursday of the month. Reading group 21 November: The wonderful Briony Hogg, owner of Marsden Books will be our guest, showcasing […]
