Madagascar 3
Posted 5:01pm Sunday 30th September 2012
I arrive at the theatre with great anticipation, unopened popcorn on my lap, just waiting for the ready-set-go. I haven’t seen a kids’ movie since way back, and nothing is better than trailers to get you in the mood. But we all remember the sheer awesomeness of Madagascar, right? Let’s move it! Read more...
On The Road
Posted 4:25pm Sunday 23rd September 2012
This adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s novel immerses us in a time period that is short but alive with change. It is the postwar era, and we are introduced to a small group of budding writers who are part of a culture which, as a whole, seems lively and creative. Sal Paradise (Sam Riley) is not feeling Read more...
Diatribe | Issue 25
Posted 4:25pm Sunday 23rd September 2012
You may have heard that the Islamic world has been set alight again, but this time, not by a revolution – a truly crap movie has upset Islam, and I urge anyone with an eye for Z-grade films to watch Innocence of Muslims. The film whatever you want to call it mocks the Prophet Mohammed, calling him a Read more...
Diatribe | Issue 23
Posted 4:03pm Sunday 9th September 2012
Political shit happens every day at uni. The views, debates, and petitions are endless, but most students shy away from issues that truly concern them. “For fuck’s sake”, you’re thinking, about to turn the page. No, stop! I’m not telling you what political party to vote for or what to believe Read more...
Maori Council Thirsty
Posted 10:46am Sunday 22nd July 2012
Prime Minister John Key’s statement that the government might “ignore” what the Waitangi Tribunal has to say about water rights and asset sales has caused tensions in Parliament and the Maori community. The Waitangi Tribunal is currently hearing an urgent case by the Maori Council, which is Read more...
We should just accept it, we’re all pissheads
Posted 5:14pm Sunday 15th July 2012
The University of Otago has set up a new group that could see the University, famous for good scholarship over a couple of beers, change its policy towards alcohol. The AIG aims to change the drinking culture in Dunedin by focussing on drinking in flats, student halls, and first year initiation Read more...
The Reluctant Infidel
Posted 3:03am Thursday 28th July 2011
Directed by: Josh Appignanesi, (3.5/5). Mahmoud (Omid Djalili) could be your average Brit. He’s an entrepreneur who hates cab drivers, walks around in soccer shirts, drinks beer and watches 70s music videos on MTV. He doesn’t need to be told that he isn’t a perfect Muslim by Read more...