Sam Brooks is a playwright, journalist and critic. Email him on sam@thespinoff.co.nz
A tribute to the sitcoms of old? In the Marvel Cinematic Universe? You better believe it.
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Michelle Boag has been one of the country’s most infamous right-wing political insiders. Here’s a brief rundown of her headlines over the past thirty years.
Less than half of New Zealand adults have a will. One hundred percent of New Zealand adults die.
She's an Oscar-winning actress, a widely hated celebrity and founder of one of the most successful wellness brands in the world. And all your jade egg jokes make no difference at all.
Twenty-two years ago, Lucy Lawless wasn't just playing Xena, she was part of one of SNL's greatest ever sketches. Sam Brooks pays tribute to Stevie Nicks Fajita Round-Up.
Ever wanted to see John Campbell lit on Kava? Look no further than Melodownz' new show, Kava Corner.
It’s the third most streamed game in the world, but what the hell is it?
Definitive list maven Sam Brooks tackles 90s classic Sex and the City. It does not go well.
A lifelong Studio Ghibli fan guides you through what films to introduce your kids and when.
What do you get when you mix Downton Abbey with Gossip Girl? A bloody good time, that’s what.
It’s hard to be alone at Christmas. It’s even harder to be lonely at Christmas.
Sam Brooks fills up a USB with everything that our descendants will need to understand the crapshoot that is life in 2020.
It was all set to be the biggest game of the year, but Cyberpunk 2077's release has been overshadowed by technical hitches and multiple controversies.
Netflix’s The Prom, adapted from the Broadway musical of the same name, is the latest outrage from the television auteur, and we've had enough.
Sam Brooks pines for an alternate reality in which he did not read this book.
Imagine a raucous garage party, with better talent, lighting and sound: welcome to the Modern Māori Quartet's new show.
In the mood for some good old fashioned pillaging? Then play this. But if you want to have a good time while doing so, best to look elsewhere.
It’s December. You know what that means? Christmas is here. You know what else that means? Christmas movies are here.
All the questions that will never be answered by this confounding show.
What happens if you take a personal memoir and strip it of everything that made it unique? You get Hillbilly Elegy.
Everybody’s watching The Queen’s Gambit, but what about this limited Netflix series makes it so damn compelling?
As The Crown creeps closer to the present day, its apolitical approach is becoming more of a problem.
Anika Moa is back with a new show and she’s doing what she does best: talking to people.
It’s the third most streamed game in the world, but what the hell is it?
The Playstation 5 is Sony's entry into the new generation of gaming. How does the big unit fare?
