iPhone 12 first impressions – Why I had to have it
Having been knocked out by Apple's iPad Pro, TOBY WOOLLASTON couldn't resist the temptation to buy the new iPhone 12.
Becky – REVIEW
TOBY WOOLLASTON sits through a movie that can aptly be described as Home Alone with neo-Nazies and eyeball amputating.
Rosie REVIEW
An enthralling and haunting film about a family who have hit hard times, Rosie has relevance to NZ's own systemic poverty, notes TOBY WOOLLASTON.
Apple Magic Keyboard REVIEW
Having been seduced by the shiny new iPad Pro TOBY WOOLLASTON goes the whole lockdown hog and buys Apple’s so-called Magic Keyboard.
Apple iPad Pro 2020 REVIEW
TOBY WOOLLASTON fought the impulse, but finally caved in and bought the shiny new iPad Pro. He reports on his first two weeks with
Bombshell REVIEW
TOBY WOOLLASTON finds that Bombshell packs plenty of gun powder but doesn’t quite go off with a bang.
The Good Liar – Film Review
It features British acting royalty, but The Good Liar is simply a con trick flick with an ending that doesn’t stick, writes TOBY WOOLLASTON.
The Beach Bum – REVIEW
Feel like watching an obnoxious stoner film that blows self-indulgence in your face? You’ve come to the right place, writes TOBY WOOLLASTON
Ride Like A Girl Review – A Horse With No Mane
TOBY WOOLLASTON reviews a film about Australia’s first winning female jockey and finds that it's a bit sloppy in the saddle.
Lost & Found REVIEW
There's no pot of gold to be found at the end of this laboured and uneven set of Irish tales, writes TOBY WOOLLASTON
Parasite REVIEW
TOBY WOOLLASTON focuses his senses on Parasite, a darkly funny and fiercely intelligent masterpiece from Korea that really gets under your skin.
A Hotel Lacking Humanity
It's not the terrorist’s bullets, bombs and fires that have TOBY WOLLASTON squirming as he takes in Hotel Mumbai...
At Eternity’s Gate: Capturing Van Gogh
TOBY WOOLLASTON heads to the movies to check out the latest offering on Van Gogh: At Eternity's Gate.
Take A Walk On Chesil Beach
TOBY WOOLLASTON bypasses the Kiwi sunshine to spend some time On Chesil Beach.
Impressive Cast Wasted On Formulaic Quasi-Sex Comedy
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out Book Club. But should he have curled up with a book and a wine instead?
Whitney: Talent, tragedy and an era of hollow optimism
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out Whitney, Kevin Macdonald's documentary on the singer whose life epitomised the thin facade of the 80s and 90s.
Suspiria dances into muted fever-dream territory
TOBY WOOLLASTON delves into world of cold-war Berlin and dancing witches to bring us his review of Suspiria.
American Animals: An Absorbing, Intoxicating Tale
TOBY WOOLLASTON heads to the movies to check out American Animals and finds an absorbing, intoxicating movie that's criminally good.
The Bookshop’s Gentle Celebration Of Bibliophia
TOBY WOOLLASTON gets nostalgic with The Bookshop, but is it a page turner or one to put down?
Crazy Rich Cliches
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out Crazy Rich Asians and discovers a cliche-ridden, albeit visually sumptuous and warm, film.
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