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![Bookworm: Ant Timpson’s departure from the strange is a highly amusing wilderness adventure](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=803)
Bookworm: Ant Timpson’s departure from the strange is a highly amusing wilderness adventure
A not-so-strange family feature from the Incredibly Strange Film Festival founder.
![Paddy Gower goes for cold, hard facts in latest documentary](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=803)
Paddy Gower goes for cold, hard facts in latest documentary
Paddy Gower has issues on Antarctic ice.
![Heavenly pop loss: Russell Brown on the death of Martin Phillipps](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Heavenly pop loss: Russell Brown on the death of Martin Phillipps
Russell Brown on the death of Martin Phillipps
![The best new TV shows to watch this month](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
The best new TV shows to watch this month
Listener’s August viewing guide: Rebecca Gibney’s new drama and Taskmaster NZ returns
![Grant Robertson on how the songs of Martin Phillipps took him from adolescence to adulthood](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Grant Robertson on how the songs of Martin Phillipps took him from adolescence to adulthood
The former deputy PM and longtime fan shares this memories of Martin Phillipps.
![Twin musical prodigies overcome adversity in Divertimento](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Twin musical prodigies overcome adversity in Divertimento
Heartfelt tale shows the efforts needed for two sisters to achieve greatness.
![Scenes from the Climate Era: A stark look at our vanishing world](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Scenes from the Climate Era: A stark look at our vanishing world
An international theatre piece on global warming arrives with NZ-specific adaptations.
![Music: Southern Gothic from Dunedin’s Death and the Maiden](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Music: Southern Gothic from Dunedin’s Death and the Maiden
Vocals and lyrics that evoke atmospheres and places are to the fore in two new albums.
![David Attenborough inspires Noma chef’s TV series exploring future of food](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
David Attenborough inspires Noma chef’s TV series exploring future of food
World-renowned Danish chef René Redzepi lifts the lid on today's food staples in Omnivore.
![John Malkovich wasted in placid farce about Anglo-French misunderstandings](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
John Malkovich wasted in placid farce about Anglo-French misunderstandings
No hint of a dangerous liaison in this tepid, infrequently amusing comedy-drama.
![Kevin Costner’s Horizon well-named: It’s flat, distant and goes on forever](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kevin Costner’s Horizon well-named: It’s flat, distant and goes on forever
Kevin Costner doesn't make movies like he used to.
![Martin Phillipps remembered: Time capsules from The Chills’ history](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Martin Phillipps remembered: Time capsules from The Chills’ history
A look back at the Dunedin musician’s life from the pages of the Listener.
![Listener’s songs of the week: New Tracks by Lisa Crawley, Molly Payton, Tami Neilson and more](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Listener’s songs of the week: New Tracks by Lisa Crawley, Molly Payton, Tami Neilson and more
Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.
![We Were Dangerous: NZ festival opener a timely story of abuse in care](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
We Were Dangerous: NZ festival opener a timely story of abuse in care
Debut feature for director and screenwriter influenced by family history.
![Tasteless, gory and funny - what’s not to like about Deadpool & Wolverine?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Tasteless, gory and funny - what’s not to like about Deadpool & Wolverine?
This is the funniest Marvel flick in recent memory.
![Chch ‘79: Digging up the Garden City’s punk history](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Chch ‘79: Digging up the Garden City’s punk history
Singer Benee among cast of Christchurch rock'n'roll coming-of-age movie.
![What’s it like being in a gang? Dave Letele looks for answers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
What’s it like being in a gang? Dave Letele looks for answers
Dave Letele's in-depth interviews shine a light on gang membership in New Zealand.
![The Kiwi sports fan’s essential Paris Olympics viewing guide](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
The Kiwi sports fan’s essential Paris Olympics viewing guide
Your planner to two weeks on the couch supporting our best athletes.
![Ant Timpson on his incredibly strangely family-friendly flick](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Ant Timpson on his incredibly strangely family-friendly flick
The Hewitson Profile: Why our greatest pusher of cinema bizarro has gone PG.
![Our Own Little Mess is a theatrical journey into the mysterious human mind](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Our Own Little Mess is a theatrical journey into the mysterious human mind
Why I made: A play with headphones and what we say when we think no one can hear.
![Music: Impressive new sounds from JessB and Cassandra Jenkins](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Music: Impressive new sounds from JessB and Cassandra Jenkins
Local rapper JessB releases her debut album; Cassandra Jenkins channels Nick Cave.
![Jemaine Clement on Time Bandits remake: Why no dwarfs and why Taika Waititi is God](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Jemaine Clement on Time Bandits remake: Why no dwarfs and why Taika Waititi is God
Clement and Waititi didn’t want to make a pale of imitation of Terry Gilliam’s original.
![Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Childish Gambino, Kim Deal, Louis Baker, and more](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Childish Gambino, Kim Deal, Louis Baker, and more
Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.
![Doctor Who star Jenna Coleman heads into murky waters in new crime series](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Doctor Who star Jenna Coleman heads into murky waters in new crime series
Jenna Coleman goes from royal roles to gritty crime drama.
![Time Bandits: Behind Taika & Jemaine’s remake of Monty Python cult classic](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Time Bandits: Behind Taika & Jemaine’s remake of Monty Python cult classic
Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi have put their own stamp on Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits
![Sonia Gray on her new TV show: ‘I love a mystery’](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Sonia Gray on her new TV show: ‘I love a mystery’
Family secrets come out from the shadows in a new series aimed at finding answers.
![Music: New albums from Gracie Abrams and Linda Thompson](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Music: New albums from Gracie Abrams and Linda Thompson
Romantic wreckage in your mid 20s and not being able to sing in your 70s
![Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johannson’s space romance fails to launch](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johannson’s space romance fails to launch
Moonshot conspiracy rom-com is just a bad idea.
![Listener’s Songs of the week: New tracks by Leisure, TG Shand and Orville Peck with Beck](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Listener’s Songs of the week: New tracks by Leisure, TG Shand and Orville Peck with Beck
Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.
![Butler, Hardy, and Comer bring much-needed horsepower to retro biker movie](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Butler, Hardy, and Comer bring much-needed horsepower to retro biker movie
In bringing a subculture to life, this film about blokes on big Harleys is a small triumph
![Going to an 80s gig this summer? How to rock the look](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Going to an 80s gig this summer? How to rock the look
The act-by-act definitive style guide for the coming influx of big-in-the-80s rockers.