Entertainment
AI Slop: We’ve Been Here Before
The similarities between ‘AI slop’ and the first decades of cinema.
John Barnett: The Entrepreneur, Visionary and Patriot
On one level, Barnett – the son of British Jews who migrated before the second world war and settled in Auckland – can be seen as the classic show business entrepreneur. But perhaps more important than that, he was also a patriot who believed in telling New Zealand stories to New Zealanders.
The Fans Have Had It
What you don’t hear about is the growing community of fans that are beginning to express their displeasure at these things. They are leading campaigns to boycott the latest versions of the movies.
Face of the Day
She’s later seen watching her family from heaven, before walking off camera with The Beatles’ drummer, Ringo Starr.
This Is a Warning
Comedy plays a more important role in society: the ability to bring people together. Nothing brings people together like laughter.