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GISBORNE 105.3FM. HAWKE’S BAY 99.9FM. MANAWATU 105.8FM. NELSON 90.4FM. NORTHLAND 93.2FM. ROTORUA 94.3FM. SOUTHLAND 93.2FM. TARANAKI 90.8FM. TAUPO 92.8FM. TAURANGA 91FM. WAIKATO 96.2FM.

AUCKLAND 99FM. WELLINGTON 93.3FM. CHRISTCHURCH 106.5FM. BLENHEIM 94.5FM. DUNEDIN 106.2FM.

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NEWS Sky’s the Limit

Netsky has been announced to play two New Zealand shows in March. The full Netsky LIVE show is now coming to Hamilton’s new Claudelands arena, Dunedin’s Union Hall and Wellington’s Hunter Lounge. Hot on the heels of his headline performances at both Rhythm & Vines and Rhythm & Alps in late December, Netsky is returning for an encore tour showcasing his second album, Netsky 2.

SEE HIM LIVE: NETSKY THU 14 MAR UNION HALL, DUNEDIN FRI 15 MAR HUNTER LOUNGE, WELLINGTON

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The Very VINTAGE DAY OUT

The Very Vintage Day Out is returning this year and they are going bigger and better. Taking a nostalgic trip back to a simpler era at Alexandra Park in April, the Very Vintage Day Out will bring together the best of local vintage, with everything from classic to kitsch on display. Utilising a bigger space, food stalls, more entertainment and even more shopping, there will be a myriad of delights for anyone with an interest in vintage.

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JETTing into the darkness

British glam rock band The Darkness and legendary rock goddess Joan Jett will perform in one New Zealand concert only at Auckland’s Logan Campbell Centre on 09 April. Ms Jett is the sassiest chick in the biz and will no doubt bring some good old rock ‘n roll, just how she loves it. After their dramatic demise in 2006, The Darkness have returned to the world stage delivering their world famous live sets, and their third studio LP Hot Cakes, released last year.

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Bring your ENTOURAGE

Vinnie Chase and the team are back! Warner Bros has given the green light on a movie version of Entourage, the HBO series that ran from 2004-2011. The film will be directed by series creator Doug Ellin, who wrote the screenplay and who exec produced the series with Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson.

The film, based on the series that follows movie star Vinnie Chase and his dysfunctional entourage, will be released later this year.

More than just a gig… Dizzee Rascal, Azealia Banks, Hardwell, Madeon, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and A-Trak have all been announced for one night only at Auckland’s Vector Arena. Extra sound and lights will be added in the middle of the arena floor, as well as around the stage, for a surround-sound sensory experience. The venue format will be free-flow – all tickets giving access to all parts of the venue including floor, seats and outer areas.

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Kiwi pop princess, Ruby Frost, will be joining the team of mentors for X Factor New Zealand this year. Frost is joining the already announced Stan Walker, Daniel Bedingfield, and Melanie Blatt (All Saints) for the talent show that is set to air in the coming months on TV3. Frost is known for her extravagant style and world-class voice, expect to see some Ruby coloured gloriousness coming to your TV screen soon.

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Paul Kelly has added three dates to his NZ tour this March. The songwriter will now perform an additional show in Wellington, and play new dates in Christchurch and Dunedin due to popular demand.

Kelly will play his musical catalogue of work to date accompanied by his talented nephew Dan Kelly.

Lydia Cole will join the line-up to weave some quiet magic of her own.

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Man Down

The first music pirate has been fined under the new file-sharing laws.

The un-named offender has been fined $616.57 but “didn’t realise” the actions were illegal. “The first song downloaded was a song called ‘Man Down’ by Rihanna. I accept responsibility for this. I downloaded the song unaware that in doing so from this site was illegal,” the submission said. The fine delivered by the Copyright Tribunal would have bought the file-sharing offender access to 20 million tracks on Spotify for four years.

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AUCKLAND’S MEDIA DESIGN SCHOOL ARE BRINGING THE BIG DOGS OF THE GAMING WORLD TO TOWN IN A ONE-OFF THREEDAY SHOWCASE. Would you rather sit inside on a hot summer’s day, hunched over your computer in a darkened room?

Do you think World of Warcraft is a real place? I’m just teasing (it’s a real place) – you don’t need to be a stereotype to love gaming and appreciate what it is all about.

This year, Media Design School is bringing the amazing Game Summit to Auckland, with leading game artists headlining the three-day event. This is your opportunity to find out those probing gamer questions burning inside your mind, try out new things and get a preview of the awesome stuff to come.

This first-class event will give Blizzard and Valve fans unparalleled access to two of the world’s leading game artists – Allen Dilling (credits include World of Warcraft, Starcraft 2) and Max Aristov (credits include Wolfenstein, Farcry) respectively.

Rounding out the line-up is New Zealand developers – Grinding Gear Games co-founder Jonathan Rogers and Stephen Harris from Ninja Kiwi.

Your house is on fire, what do save? 10,000 records.

Favourite ‘90s TV show? Yo! MTV Raps.

First album? Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life.

If you weren’t a musician, what would you be? Probably a party/ event promoter.

Ultimate festival line-up? A mix of acts from Hip Hop, Afrobeat, Salsa, Cumbia, Reggae, House, Drum & Bass.

Allen’s career at Blizzard stretches back 14 years, during which time he has been responsible for modelling, animation and FX on Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, The Burning Crusade and more. He also supervised animation and FX on StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty, StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm and Blizzard All-Stars. Allen’s presentation will give enthusiasts rare insights into his blockbuster projects, creative process and artistic background.

Max has spent the last three years as an artist at Valve, where he is currently working on DOTA 2. Like Allen, he also has an impressive career spanning more than 14 years and has worked in the world’s top game development studios including Raven Software/ Activision (Wolfenstein 3, Singularity), Crytek (Farcry) and GSC Gameworld (Stalker).

Max is world renowned for his technical artistry

and unparalleled expertise in everything from characters and props, to alien architecture and pipelines. During the MDS Game Summit he will share design and implementation processes for DOTA 2 characters and a technical demonstration.

The three-day event will kick off with an event sure to put all fans into gaming heaven – a LAN party on Friday, February 15. Play Starcraft 2, Team Fortress, DOTA 2 and bring your other games to battle it out over the weekend in the school’s dedicated zone. They’ll pass out free keys to DOTA 2 and have Path of Exile on display to play from Grinding Gear Games. Party tickets are just $25, including pizza and refreshments on Friday, 15 February with prizes awarded throughout.

The MDS Games Summit also involves two days of unique opportunities such as presentations, portfolio reviews (first come, first served) and networking opportunities with the international guests.

Tickets, which include access to the LAN party and an event T-shirt, are available now from gamesummit.eventbrite.com. VIP packages including dinner with the speakers, priority seating, guaranteed portfolio review and exclusive VIP gifts are also available.

Who would play you in a film? Young Ralph Maccio... or the other way around.

How do you discover new music? Diggin in the old dusty crates & through friends sending me goodies online.

Worst job you’ve had? To be brutally honest… cleaning bathrooms! But music in the Walkman got me through those types of jobs!

Which song do you wish you wrote? ‘Feliz Navidad’ by Julio Igle$ia$.

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Biggest fear? Dying without sorting out where everything is in my life.

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First gig in attendance? I went to Rolling Stones Live at Shea Stadium when I was about 10.

Any vices? Too nostalgic… I can’t throw anything away! Hence #MixtapeDiaries and too many records!

Favourite lyric? “Hey Heey Heeeey!” sung by James Brown in ‘The Big Payback’.

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THU 07 FEB

WAITANGI DAY WED 06 FEB WAITANGI DAY FESTIVAL

MOUNT EERIE

BASTION POINT

CHICK’S HOTEL

9AM-7PM, $20-40, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

9PM, $15, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

It’s a day of cultural significance, so why not celebrate with a bit of culture? Set against the backdrop of the Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto Island, many of NZ’s finest musicians are headlining the show including Dave Dobbyn, Katchafire, 1814 and Che Fu. It’s an outdoor concert the whole family can enjoy.

Performing and recording under the moniker The Microphones (1997-2002) and as Mount Eerie from 2003 onwards. Phil Elverum will be playing tracks dating back before ME’s development, as well as songs from his recent release Ocean Roar released by Phil Elverum under the ME name.

WAITANGI DAY HUNGI

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SANDRIDGE HOTEL

CSB CANTERBURY ARENA

8PM, $89-149, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

5PM, $15, DOOR SALES ONLY

One fourth of the legendary pop-rock band The Beatles (you may have heard of them?), Ringo (the quiet, whimpering one) has outdone his pop star status to become an iconic solo musician in his own right. Don’t expect the whole gang to reappear, but do expect Ringo to make you starry-eyed.

Central South Island is holding a ceremony to honour the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. This includes a customary hungi of delicious cooked meat and vege, roasted underground to perfection. It works on a first come, first serve basis so get down and enjoy the scoring hot summer temperatures.

THEE OH SEES

TE RA O WAITANGI

WHAMMY BAR

WELLINGTON WATERFRONT

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9.30PM, $25-30, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ 10AM-4PM

It’s been a year since Thee Oh Sees destroyed Kiwi audiences with their insane, hectic and cacophonous live show and now they are returning on the back of their stunning new release Putrifiers II. What began as a creative outlet for John Dwyer to let out his craziness, it soon formed into a full band and the albums started flying out.

Celebrating an important moment in our history the event will be centred around the Te Raukura building, spreading along the waterfront, and features activities, bands, trade stands, as well as kiwiana and Maori-themed kai. The day ends with an outdoor movie showing Boy.

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FRI 08 FEB

THE LIVING THERMAL VILLAGE, ROTORUA

GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR 10AM-3PM

Rotorua has its own special flavour to put on the Waitangi Day occasion with their celebrations taking place at the town’s only authentic living Maori Village, Whakarewarewa. Bring the family, friends and neighbours and join us in a day of fun, sharing and learning to honour our variety of cultures .

KAHUNGUNU WAITANGI DAY SPORTS PARK HAWKE’S BAY, HASTINGS

9AM-4PM

This is the 14th annual gathering organised by Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc at the spectacular $20 million dollar Hawke’s Bay Sports Park in Hastings. There will be outstanding homegrown entertainment, Kapa Haka groups, arts and crafts and delicious kai taking place at the world-class grandstand.

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THE KINGS ARMS

8PM, $50, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

Godspeed You! Black Emperor is a quirky name created by even more unusual people. The Canadian collective that rose to prominence in 1994, via their own record label Constellation zzzzzzzzrecords, as a fresh voice in the somewhat stagnant industry. Their name was taken from a ‘70s black and white doco about the notorious Japanese biker bang the Black Emperors.

CARNAVAL 1885

10PM - 5AM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY

Do you know who likes to party? The Brazilians!

They’re the ones who know all about hot food, hot weather and even hotter women. The Brazilian Community invites you to a true carnival style party at 1885 Britomart. As well as authentic cultural food and music, you also need to get yourself a traditional caipirinha drink – it’s a national cocktail.

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SAT 09 FEB CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR ALANA ESTATE, MARTINBOROUGH

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA II

6PM, $65-75, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

This staple summer show has become an iconic event since its inception seven years ago. This year’s headline act is Fat Freddy’s Drop, joined by the sensational Anika (Moa), Boh (Runga) & Hollie (Smith) collaboration, and to top it off is The Adults, featuring Jon Toogood, Julia Deans and Shayne Carter.

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Queenstown is heating up to welcome the cream of Kiwi musical royalty (Kora, The Black Seeds, Tiki Taane and more) the second biennial festival! Event organisers are hard at work engineering to bring together an awe-inspiring line up to a majestic location that is Queenstown.

SUN 10 FEB Like an indie bromance waiting to happen, you could put UMO’s second album in a room with Tame Impala’s Lonerism and they’d undoubtedly end-up Best Friends Forever.

CONVERGE THE KINGS ARMS

7PM, $48, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

Converge is considered one of the most intense, important, and influential metal/hardcore bands of all time, the band’s latest album All We Love We Leave Behind is the most integral album to date in a catalogue that’s at an almost religious degree by countless fans of punk, metal and hardcore.

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Ever thought you are the next New Zealand Idol?

Maybe you missed the auditions for The X Factor? You may not win a million-dollar record deal, but you now have a chance to win $100, just for getting up and strutting your stuff at open mic. Okay, you have to do more than that – you need actual talent too.

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Former Mint Chick (a title that seems hard to shake) Ruban Nielson and his Portland-based band explore similar themes on II to Tame’s outstanding little psychedelic album of 2012.

Both sophomore efforts play with a touch more subtlety than their predecessors – UMO’s self-titled LP and Tame Impala’s Innerspeaker.

However, each pulls off their introverted pop-psych-rock with an effortless nonchalance that’d seem arrogant in less-talented and endearing bands.

Both ditch – to a varying degree – the more obtuse riffs from their previous releases for an increased focus on melody, using fluid deliveries to explore inner-worlds of isolation, loneliness and general Floyd-esque moments of The Wall-like distance.

Where II deviates, its path is in the darker space it explores, at times wandering into jam territories which reflect the rock aesthetic that’s likely carved into the front of Ruban’s brain in iridescent letters.

Track for track on II, you get a tidy tour of UMO’s mindset at this point in their career. It’s a bit grim and over-itall, working grooves with a sing-along quality that contrasts the overall tone coming off the album.

Lead single, ‘Swim And Sleep (Like A Shark)’ is a beauty – sounding like a mash-up of The Mint Chicks (in their

quieter moments) and Lawrence Arabia. The guitar here is smooth as satin, playfully teasing the drums, which assume an air of stolid determination that never lets on that they’re interested (but they are).

Straight after, you have the gorgeously soulful ‘So Good At Being In Trouble,’ adding more than a touch of heartbreak to proceedings. This is followed by ‘One At A Time,’ which picks up the pace, a move furthered by ‘No Need For A Leader,’ effectively conveying a potent mixture of changing fates and pending doom.

This is all great stuff. However, some might focus on the fact that II lacks the pop-snap that made UMO’s first album such an engaging listen.

But the combination of beautiful guitar-work and slickly morphing genre-exploration makes for a selfsustaining album that reveals more during each play. A grower you might say, although one that is still convincing in quality from the very first listen. It just gets better after that. Further evidence that UMO was always the right move for Nielson.

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ARTIST Q&A

WED 06 FEB

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ALAN DAVIES

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AURORA CENTRE

7.30PM

Famous as Jonathan Creek and Stephen Fry’s punching bag on QI, Alan Davies’ Life Is Pain show is heading our way. His combination of dry, English humour and observational quips are bound to be a hit with Kiwis. The comedian certainly has an interesting and entertaining way of looking at things.

WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL AUCKLAND ART GALLERY 10AM-5PM, $10-35, EVETFINDER.CO.NZ SEASON: TUE 05 FEB - SUN 03 MAR

Ever wondered where The Rolling Stones hung out before a show? What about the look in Kurt Cobain’s eyes as he’s having a meltdown backstage? Witness unreal moments in rock ‘n’ roll history that have never before been told until now – from photos of those getting up close and personal to the singers that defined their generation.

FRI 08 FEB NZNYO SUMMER CONCERT TOWN HALL

6.30PM, $15-45, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

For 54 years, the National Youth Orchestra has provided New Zealand’s finest young musicians the opportunity to work together towards the common goal of excellence. In 2013, experience two unique performances featuring the orchestra and exceptional special guests from New Zealand and abroad.

MATAKANA WINE TOUR FOR 2 WARKWORTH LODGE

Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show?

Chris Farley and John Candy doing a really earnest ABBA set. Hologram Chris Farley (they will refer to each other as Hologram Chris Farley and Hologram John Candy) will play Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Don’t worry, I asked a guy, and he said you can get hologram doubles pretty cheap), while Hologram John Candy will be Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog.

and lazy, so the Tough Mudda stuff, that’s a gag – dig?)

Your fantasy spirit animal is…

A Centaur that is an amalgamation of the Jack Russell and the American bald eagle. It can’t fly, but on the upside Bob Dylan voices it.

Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… The entire creative team behind One Direction, badly burnt. Bon appétit!

The best place for a date night is…

Any place where the food is awful and the waiter stinks, your comparative charm will dazzle.

What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about?

Roll with the Punches: The Trevor Chappell Story Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend?

If I’m not training for Tough Mudda or the Melbourne Marathon, then I am usually reading the sports section in a café that is much cooler than I am.

(I don’t know if there’s a picture of me or not here, but the joke is I am fat

What generic current affair has your blood boiled? This big dumb planet getting hotter and hotter. That and my crappy bank balance.

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SAT 09 FEB THE MARLBOROUGH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL BRANCOTT ESTATE, BLENHEIM

12PM - 4.30PM, $278, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ THU 07 FEB - SAT 23 FEB 10.30AM-6PM, $50, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

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Slip away on a nice little getaway. Relax and let the local guide take you on a tour to experience a taste of what this unique region has to offer. Matakana is renowned for its vineyards and has a superb reputation for quality estate grown wines. Meet the owners and get a feel for the wine development process. Did we mention tastings?

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Wine and food? Sunshine?! Held at the historic Brancott Vineyard – Marlborough’s oldest vineyard – this renowned event is not to be missed. There’s wine tastings for the regions famous labels, a demonstration by top celebrity chefs, a fashion show and even musical entertainment by Avalanche City.

INK INK PENCIL PAINT NUMBER 5 STUDIO 10AM-4PM SEASON: TUE 05 FEB - SAT 02 MAR

Showcasing extraordinary artworks by Fleur Benn, Helen Reynolds, Nikki McIvor, Rika Nagahata and Jodene Goatley with drawing as its central theme.

A variety of styles – from abstract to realism, contemporary to traditional – ‘Ink Ink Pencil Paint’ is sure to enthrall even the novice art enthusiast.

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VALENTINE’S DAY AUCKLAND: 15 & 16 FEBRUARY Q THEATRE

HAMILTON: 17 FEBRUARY

CHCH: 5 MARCH

AURORA CENTRE

QUEENSTOWN: 7 MARCH

HAMILTON GARDENS ARTS FEST

QUEENSTOWN MEMORIAL CENTRE

WHANGANUI: 21 FEBRUARY

INVERCARGILL: 8 MARCH

HASTINGS: 22 FEBRUARY

DUNEDIN: 9 MARCH

ROYAL WANGANUI OPERA HOUSE

HAWKES BAY OPERA HOUSE

WELLINGTON: 24 FEBRUARY

SAN FRANCISCO BATHHOUSE

CIVIC THEATRE

REGENT THEATRE

OAMARU: 10 MARCH

Includes two tickets to a romantic planetarium show, and your own special gift basket with an adopt a star ($60 value), a bottle of bubbles to share, two champagne flutes, and chocolate hearts.

Complimentary nibbles on arrival.

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OAMARU OPERA HOUSE

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Composer: Jack Body 8pm, Fri 8 March Auckland Town Hall

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FILM OF THE WEEK

WED 06 FEB WAITANGI – WHAT REALLY HAPPENED?

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

TVNZ HEARTLAND, 8.30PM

This is likely to be one of the more historically flamboyant docu-dramas you will see. Written by Gavin Strawhan (Go Girls), with novelist Witi Ihimaera as story consultant, What Really Happened is an entertaining look at the days leading up to and including the signing of the treaty.

directed by DAVID O. RUSSELL Starring BRADLEY COOPER, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, ROBERT DE NIRO

MT ZION GENERAL RELEASE

Stan Walker stars in his first feature film alongside Temuera Morrison. Set amongst a Maori family in Pukekohe, Mt Zion is a family- oriented story in which Turei (Walker) has a dream for his band to be the support act for Bob Marley’s 1979 concert in Auckland.

THU 07 FEB CITIZEN KHAN TV ONE, 10.10PM

Follow the trials and tribulations in this British sitcom of big-hearted, loudmouthed, tight-fisted, selfappointed Muslim community leader Mr Khan (Adil Ray) and his long-suffering family. Things would be easier if everyone listened but his obsessively houseproud wife and two feisty daughters have other ideas.

FRI 08 FEB

David O Russell knows how to introduce likeably flawed characters, slowly wind them all up and simultaneously let them go at the right moments. Perhaps this talent stems from keeping a strong grip on his casts (George Clooney and Lily Tomlin can vouch for that), but it’s a skill he refines with each movie. Silver Linings Playbook is his current apex.

As with The Fighter, every bit of acting juice is squeezed out of the Oscarloaded ensemble: Bradley Cooper delivers a career best as the bipolar Pat, Jennifer Lawrence parallels her Winter’s Bone performance as widowed Tiffany, Robert De Niro jump-starts his reputation as Pat’s OCD football-bookie father and the fantastic Jacki Weaver continues being so as Pat’s mother (I wish she had more screen time). The quality extends to the smaller roles, from Julia Stiles’ A-grade bitchiness to Chris Tucker’s piston-powered mouth.

Through Pat and Tiffany’s mutual desire to escape the depressive glut of their collapsed marriages, we watch these two jagged souls grind each other’s gears while clicking uniquely in place. It’s a relationshipbalancing act that weighs dialogueheavy laughs against heart-aching conflict, resulting in a rom-com with a centre of gravity that will draw in nearly anyone. By the end, you cannot bear the thought of these characters not finding their slice of happiness – a rousing testament to Matthew Quick’s material and O Russell’s care of it.

Silver Linings has signature wit, top-tier performances and a peculiar charm, but the film’s ultimate achievement is how it explores its mentally-broken characters to the point of making them so universally relatable – a reminder that “sanity” doesn’t make your flaws any more orderly.

WRITTEN BY LIAM MAGUREN, FLICKS.CO.NZ

SUN 10 FEB THE CABIN IN THE WOODS

MASTERCHEF NEW ZEALAND

SKY BOX OFFICE, 8.05PM

TV ONE, 7.30PM

Horror fans: prepare to have your expectations defied and all conventions turned on their head. The cleverly constructed tale starts out seemingly innocent: a group of college kids take a getaway in a cabin in the woods, but little do they – or the audience – know what is in store for them as the night goes on.

Would you believe us Kiwis are fixated by cooking shows? So, after three top-rating seasons, TV One once again puts cooks through their paces to find the ultimate chef. On tonight’s show, each contestant has one hour to prepare and present their signature dish to impress the judges. Who will be the crowned winner this time?

THE RADIO

auckland

TV SHOW

hamilton

CINEMA RELEASE

wellington

NEW KID

dunedin

DOCUMENTRY

christchurch

TV FILM

7 Days stars Jeremy Corbett and Paul Ego bring their sell-out comedy festival show, Radio Faces, to television when The Radio premieres. Part stand-up, part situation comedy, the show takes place during a fictional radio show. Based on the Paul and Jeremy’s actual experiences.

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Key

TV3, 10PM

EAT

SHIT WORTH EATING

THE WHARF 29 THE STRAND, RUSSELL

Enjoy sunset views and a candlelit dinner looking over the ocean. There’s plenty of seafood (naturally!) but there is also something for the hungry carnivore, such as an Angus beef burger or lamb rump. It’s perfect for a romantic evening out or a light lunch during the summer season with its open plan dining experience.

FLUTTER CAFÉ 299 BARTON ST

Fashion designer Annah Stretton has taken her onestop-flagship Birds of a Feather shop to new heights with the introduction of Café Flutter, located in the heart of her Barton Street store. Flutter is all about local and gourmet meals for time out after shopping.

TEED ST LARDER

A larder, by definition, is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Yes, Teed St is a cool area, and yes, it is storing food of all kinds right before you order it and gobble it all up. Located in Newmarket, Auckland, Teed St is a destination café, cutting out all the pretentiousness and going for a feeling of warmth, the unique location is bright and inviting – their cabinets filled with seasonal goods and homemade baking (from the kitchen out the back). They pride themselves on getting everything from scratch and having knowledgeable service when it comes to dietary requirements.

VIBE Key

7 TEED STREET DAYTIME

DATE night

OPEN LATE

CASUAL DINING

NEW KID

CHEAP AND CHEERFUL

HIPSTER FRIENDLY

TAKEAWAY

OUTDOOR

SHARE

auckland EATERIES AGENTS & MERCHANTS

6-10 Roukai Lane, 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

DEPOT

86 Federal St, 363-7048

DE POST Atico Cocina

Victoria Park Market 19 Drake St Freemans Bay, 354-4030 Inspired Caribbean food and cocktails in the Old Stables & Roof Terrace of the Vic Park Market.

466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available.

BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

31 Galway St, 303-2541 Gourmet pizzas, tapas and a famous high tea service.

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23 Ponsonby Rd, 360-6262 Like a stroll through the fragrant night markets & food stalls of Bangkok, MooChowChow is a boost to the senses.

PINXTOS

128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas*

LIBERTINE

37 Drake St, 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

ORVIETO CAFE

935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

BIG J’S

1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington, 5790340 Gourmet Burgers are Jason’s speciality take home heat and eat meals, plus a huge range of cabinet food, everything cooked to serve.

MOOCHOWCHOW

Malt Bar

442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.

SALE ST

7 Sale St, 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery, celebrated garden bar and a private Velvet Room!

MEXICO

23 Britomart Place, 366-1759 The Strand Takapuna, 280-1487 Vibrant Mexican street food served with margaritas, tequila and beer. Arrive early for a table.

Sals Pizza

277 Broadway, Newmarket, 524 7257 Legendary pizza maker’s secret family recipe and are proud to serve you authentic NY Pizza.

VERONA

169 K’Rd, 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. Open 10am till late seven days with intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

144 Parnell Rd, 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serving gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

QUAY STREET CAFE

130 Quay Street, Britomart, 337 0088 This cheerful, busy inner-city cafe is a fantastic place for weekday breakfast, a leisurely weekend brunch, informal lunch meetings – and great coffee any time.

GIG GUIDE

SHIT WORTH DOING

Auckland gig guide Wed 06

Fever Swing

DJ James Ashwin

Creative Jazz Club

The Route 66 Band

Imagine This 8pm, Snapdragon

Delicatessen

Thu 07

DJ Jason Eli

Francis Jakeman

2Five9 Jazz Trio & Cuba Street Sound System

KFM presents Massive

8pm, 1885 Basement, $10

The Nark Collective Presents; PNC, Honeyclaws, Yolanda Djs and more 9pm, 1885 Britomart

Jamaican Jerk BBQ 12PM, Atico Cocina

Conch Records at BCC 5pm, The Britomart Country Club

Waitangi Day Festival: Dave Dobbyn, Goodshirt, Katchafire, Che Fu & More 10am, Bastion Point

Sleep Over (USA) with DJs Ducklingmonster, Wild Bore & Kiran Dass 7pm, Golden Dawn Tavern Of Power

Music in Parks 2013: Sola Rosa & Tahuna Breaks, Lips

9pm, Verona

12PM, Waiuku Cossie Club

8:30pm, 1885 Britomart

The Wax Works: T-Rice & DJ Hudge

5pm, The Britomart Country Club

The Get Down ft Hipstamatics 7pm, Empire Tavern

DJ Tido

6:30pm, Everybodys

The Devil’s Jukebox w/ DJs Selecta Sam & The Professor 8pm, Golden Dawn Tavern Of Power

DJ Issac Aesili 9pm, Goldfinch Bar

DJ Dylan C

9pm, Skycity Twentyone

6pm, The Commons 10pm, Verona

Thee Oh Sees

9:30pm, Whammy Bar, $25

Shake, Stir & Sing w/ Dan & Chris 7PM, The Windsor Castle

Expire

7pm, Zeal, $20

Fri 08

Mum Presents: Husk Single Release Party 10pm, Cassette Nine, $10

Ed Martin (I am Giant) & Bomber

6pm, Libertine

Ding Dong Lounge

Acoustic Thursdays w/ Jonny Edwards

Franko

Racket Book Swap 6pm, Racket Bar

Acoustic Thursdays w/ Waylon

7:30pm, Nuffield Street Brewbar

DJ Laura Lush & DJ Normski

6pm, Northern Steamship Trading Co.

DJ Dre

6pm, Nuffield St Brewbar

Sam Hill & Jerm 8pm, Racket Bar

DJ Dirty Diana

8pm, Red Hummingbird

Jonny Woods

8pm, Basalt

DJ Trakmann

Northern Steamship Trading Co

8pm, Moretons Bar & Restaurant

Jason Smith

Glass Owls, Little Bark, Bannerman + Leigh Franklin

Leigh Sawmill Cafe, $10

3pm, Marvel Grill

10pm, 1885 Britomart, $10

6pm, La Zeppa

Rhymestone Cowboy

6pm, Libertine

Grant Marshall, Dave Page and Ultan Burke

Carnaval

2pm, Henderson Park

5pm, The Kings Arms, $10

DJ Marty Bones & DJ Tidball

8:30pm, De Post Belgian Cafe

La Paz Funk

6pm, Everybodys

DJs Baker & Alan Perrott + Automatic

5pm, Sale St

4:45pm, Shakespeare Tavern Basement Bar

DJ Tainer

6:30pm, Skycity - The Deck

DJ Karn Hall

8:30pm, Skycity Twentyone

DJ Lo

Snapdragon

Cut Lunch with Sweetpants 12PM, Takutai Square

Dj Tido

Little Stomp Big City

The Commons

2pm, Sale St

8pm, Queens Ferry Hotel

5pm, Golden Dawn Tavern of Power

Old School DJs

9pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen

Industry Night with DJ Charlie

DJ Philippa & DJ Ben Wah

6pm, Racket Bar

9pm, Goldfinch Bar

DJ Dave and friends

Far Canal!

8pm, Red Hummingbird

10pm, Ink & Coherent, $10

Dean Campbell and Selecta Sam

Godspeed You! Black Emperor New Zealand Tour

Beer Festival

9pm, Skycity Twentyone

Jonny Woods 1pm, The Marina

Emma G

2pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen

6pm, Sale St

8pm, The Kings Arms, $50

Tunnidge (Chesplate, Deep Medi, Tectonic Recordings)UK 10pm, Toto Bacco Room, $25

Reminisce ‘House Classics’ Feat.

Genera Lee 10pm, Trench Bar

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SHIT WORTH DOING

auckland gig guide Funkee Monkee Fridays 9pm, Verona

Faults with 2am Orchestra 8pm, Wine Cellar, $5

Sat 09 Altmusic Presents: Leighton Craig

Music at Matua: The Phoenix Foundation, Lawrence Arabia & Five Mile Town 1pm, Matua Wines, $45

Bass In The Park

12PM, Tahaki Reserve, $10

DJ Aroha

9pm, The Commons

Franko and Scottie

7pm, Audio Foundation, $9

9pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen

Becks presents La Fluer

DJ Adam O

10pm, Cassette Nine, $10

9pm, Northern Steamship Trading co.

Francis Jakeman

Music Box

8:30pm, De Post Belgian Beer Cafe

DJ Frank Booker 7pm, Everybodys

Rumble (Bass in the park)

5pm, The Ginger Minx

Maximum Joy with DJs Mr Powers & Longboss 8pm, Golden Dawn Tavern Of Power

DJ Dean Campbell & DJ Sam Hill 9pm, Goldfinch Bar

Chicago Disco 10pm, Ink, $10

Jonny Woods 8:30pm, Jack Tar

Voices of Sacred Earth Festival 2013 9am, Kawai Purapura

Selecta Sam

9pm, Patriot Devonport

Junior & Sweet Mix Kids 8pm, Racket Bar

DJ Trash

8pm, Red Hummingbird

David Shanhun Duo 9pm, Rickshaw Eddy’s

Reggae Niceness

2pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen

Sunday Jazz with Dan Sperber Dance Band & DJs 5pm, Golden Dawn

Tue 12 Mixed Messages

6pm, The Britomart Country Club

open mic night

8:30pm, The Windsor Castle

REGIONAL gig guide Wed 06 Classic Hits Winery Tour 2013: Fat Freddy’s Drop, AB&H, The Adults Church Road Winery, Napier

JGeeks - Tu Meke Tour

Whakatane War Memorial Hall & Sports Stadium, Whakatane

Matiu Te Huki 2013 South Island Solo Tour Roots Bar, Golden Bay

Radiobaby Party Band Ruby’s Cafe, Morrinsville

The Bollands

Momento Cafe, Hamilton

The Eastern

Vector Arena

Mussel Inn, Golden Bay

Trench Saturdays

JGeeks - Tu Meke Tour

Carnival 2013

The Backyard Tourists Tour February 2013

The Bollands

East Coast Vibes

The Eastern

The Eastern

11pm, Trench Bar

8:30pm, UFO, $10

YOU AND M.E. Benefit Concert for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

9pm, Verona

We Own The Night Summer Reunion 10pm, 1885 Britomart, $10

Thirty Years Late, Halo of Ashes and El Bajo

Sun 10

Booty Mash

Acoustic Sunday Session w Eli Guttenbiel

7pm, Sale St

Sue Dyson Duo

6pm, The Britomart Country Club

Delaney Davidson & Dos Hermanos

Mr Big Stuff

9pm, Masonic Tavern, $10

1pm, The Marina

Hospo Night

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band

Nathan Haines + band

6pm, Libertine

Shae Snell

Mon 11

Thu 07

7:30pm, Uxbridge Creative Centre, $5

DJ Jaime Newmann & DJ Tina Turntables

2pm, The Commons

10pm, Toto Bacco & Montecristo Rooms

6pm, La Zeppa

9:30pm, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, $40

Sunday Sessions with Josh Leys

3pm, La Zeppa

Gisborne Girls High School, Gisborne

Vinnies Restaurant & Bar, Raglan Whakatane Little Theatre, Whakatane

Fri 08

Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings

Sat 09 El Gusto Mexican Cantina, Palmerston North Open Air Theatre, Gisborne The Shearers Quarters, Stratford

The Hand

YOT Club, Raglan

Alien Nation 2013

Vorn South Island Tour 2013

Wairoa Gorge, Waimea

DeVille Cafe & Bar, Nelson

Amigos & Vinos

Sun 10

Isabel Vineyard, Blenhiem

Classic Hits Winery Tour 2013: Fat Freddys, AB&H, The Adults Black Barn Vineyard, Havelock North

Adam Piggott & Jayne Freeman

Mussell Inn, Golden Bay

Classic Hits Winery Tour 2013: Fat Freddys, AB&H, The Adults

Any Given Sunday

Delaney Davidson & Dos Hermanos

Tui Headquarters, Mangatainoka

7:30pm, Skycity - The Deck

2pm, The Britomart Country Club

Dharma Burns Club, Blenhiem

DJ General Lee

Cider Co-Op

Fornax Chemica Tour Axces bar, Hamilton

Victoria Esplanade Gardens, Palmerston North

JGeeks - Tu Meke Tour

JGeeks - Tu Meke Tour

DJ Linley Latu

9pm, Skycity - Twentyone

DJ Imagine This & DJ Normski Snapdragon

2pm, Sale St

Converge (USA) / Old Man Gloom (USA) 7pm, The Kings Arms

Wairoa Community Centre, Wairoa

Esplanade Sunday Concerts

Awapuni Function Centre, Palmerston North

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Wellington gig guide

REGIONAL gig guide Raglan Sunday Sessions The YOT Club, Raglan

Summit Sunday Sessions

Homebase Sports bar (The Gables), Hamilton

Sunday Sessions

Vorn South Island Tour 2013 Hot Mama’s, Motueka

Mon 11 Vorn South Island Tour 2013 Everyman Records, Nelson

Music at Home

The Sunday Jazz Club

The Boptet

The Troubles

Colonial Cottage Museum 7pm, The Lido

Public Bar & Eatery 8pm, Meow

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide

Te Awanga Estate, Hastings

Wellington gig guide Wed 06 Anthonie Tonnon & She’s So Rad 8pm, Mighty Mighty, $12

Expire

7pm, Capital Vineyard Church, $20

Karaoke Dick w/ Matt Brennan The Fringe Bar

Making (Aus), Lenin Lennon (Aus), Carb on Carb (Akl) and Society (Wgl)

Wed 06

In The Night kitchen

Kate Anastasiou

Division Street

6pm, The Brick Works Bath House, $10

Mara and the Bushkas To the Sea sessions Aotearoa tour

Mount Eerie (USA) National Tour 8pm, Wunderbar, $25

12PM, The Dowse Art Museum

Thu 07

Riche$

Shannelee & Ryan

9pm, Riche$

6pm, Astro Lounge

Sly Hand Blues Band

The Melodic Passengers

Daddy O’s

Thee Oh Sees

8pm, Mighty Mighty, $15

TREi & MC Woody (SOM Music)

8pm, Becks Alehouse

Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School: Wrestle Mania!

Sandwiches

7:30pm, Canterbury Bowling Club, $13

Wellington Sea Shanty Society

Delicious Thursday’s - TwEQ & Dr Dee

Baobab Cafe

9pm, CBD Bar

Sat 09

Radius

Carlos Navae Latin Funk

Salsa Fiesta Night

Altmusic 2013 presents Leighton Craig (AUS)

Computerised Dub

The Underscore Orkestra

Jesse Rivest & The Rec Devs

Don Burnham & the Fern Frond Boogie Boys

9pm, San Francisco Bath House

Matt Enright Daddy O’s

Salsa @ Sunset - Salsa Lesson & Party Taranaki Wharf

Thu 07 8pm, Robert Heald Gallery, $10

Daddy’s O’s

Late Lounge: The Dickens

The Dowse Art Museum

Live Acoustic Music The Cheeky Pipi

Sleep Over (US) & Black City Lights 8pm, Mighty Mighty, $9

Surf Daddies & Red Doo Saloon Band Hotel Bristol

Fri 08 Chopped, Screwed & Funky

Bettys Function House & Bar

Gypsy Fever featuring Niko Ne Zna album launch 9pm, San Francisco

10pm, Hashigo Zake 10pm, Medusa, $5

8pm, Clink Restaurant 8:30pm, Salsa Latina Studios

8pm, Wunderbar, $10

Fri 08

8pm, Resonator House, $20

Kate Anastasiou

Easy Street Jazz & Blues

Retrosonic Band

5pm, Astro Lounge

Daddy O’s

9pm, Becks Alehouse

Godspeed You! Black Emperor New Zealand Tour

Pump

8pm, San Francisco Bath House, $50

The Noodles

Boundary Tap & Kitchen, Raumati

Tony Mad Trio Texas Boogie 8:30pm, The Lido

Sun 10 CubanFusion Sunday Salsa Sessions The Southern Cross Bar & Restaurant

10pm, The Bedrock Bar

Live Music with Sebastien.

6:30pm, Black Betty

Hera

12:15pm, Cashel Mall RE:Start

Tiny Lies

1:45pm, Cashel Mall RE:Start

Mike T

9pm, CBD Bar

10pm, The Brewery 10pm, The Craic

Sat 09 Dr Sanchez

6:30pm, Astro Lounge

The Brothers Grimm 9pm, Becks Alehouse

Shiver

10pm, The Bedrock Bar

Seth Hamilton The Get Down 9pm, CBD Bar

Underscore Orkestra 9pm, Darkroom

Mantis + Ashei Live at Dux 9pm, Dux Live

Mike T

9pm, The Monday Room

Headrush

10:30pm, Pegasus Arms

Maximum Fledge 10pm, The Brewery

Swali’s Mouth 10pm, The Craic

Ignition

9pm, The Rock - Rolleston

Rockabella

7:30pm, The Woolston Club

Sun 10 Hera & Jed

4pm, Astro Lounge

Diamond Harbour Presents - Tiny Lies 1pm, Godley House Cafe

Chris Dabinett 7:30pm, The Brewery

Mon 11 Craic Sessions 7pm, Pegasus Arms

Black Velvet Band 10pm, Pegasus Arms

Tue 12

Mark and Brendon

Mal Harris’ pub quiz

4pm, The Brewery

7pm, Pegasus Arms

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BARS

Shit worth dRINKING

A&M 48 CUSTOM ST

Agent & Merchants is Auckland’s leading wine and tapas bar, featuring delicious seasonal lunch and tapas menus. When it comes to your favourite tipple, they have over 250 wines, exotic cocktails and great coffee, all served in luxurious surroundings in the heart of the historic Britomart precinct.

REFUEL BAR 640 CUMBERLAND ST

Speaking of University get-ups, of course no trip to Otago Uni would be complete without a session of Speight’s at the on-campus bar. Located underneath the student union hall, it’s perfect for a Thursday night quiet or a Friday night rager, with plenty of local and national talent lining up to rock out.

THE HUNTER LOUNGE

What’s a University without a first class café/bar on site? During the day, The Hunter Lounge is the best place to scope out your lunch, with a big screen and other plasmas for movies and sports events. By night, it’s a social hub in which to hunt down your prey – metaphorically speaking – in the larger capacity venue for gigs and concerts. They pride themselves on the best prices for student drinking, with $3.50 handles, $5 Jager shots and $20 Superjugs! They are also your numberone spot for O Week events!

VIBE Key

1 KELBURN PARADE DAYTIME

SPORTS BAR

OPEN LATE

DANCE FLOOR

FOOD

ONE NIGHT STAND

HIPSTER FRIENDLY

LIVE MUSIC

AFTER WORK

CRAFT BEERS

shit worth Drinking

auckland GROOVE GULPS PONSONBY & other PONSONBY Bonita Bar

242 Ponsonby Road, 3765670 The Ponsonby local on the corner of Summer St, that brings the beauty of fine and inexpensive wines together with a real appreciation of tapas.

AGENTS & MERCHANTS

48 Customs St East, 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

GOLDEN DAWN

Cnr Ponsonby & Richmond Rds, 376-9929

IPANEMA BAR & RESTAURANT

2 Ponsonby Road Brazilian cuisine and bar mixed with classic & contemporary Brazilian music & culture.

1 Wellesley St West, 377-3142 Entertainment seven nights a week, with three big screens, pool table, competitions & prizes, quiz, karaoke and live music.

102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from around NZ and the world.

442 Richmond Road Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.

pintxos

128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas*

THE PONSONBY (Belgian Beer Cafe)

1-3 St Mary’s Rd, 376-6092 A little piece of Europe in the heart of Ponsonby. The perfect spot to kick start the weekend.

THE BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

31 Galway St, 303-2541 A garden bar in the middle of the city. Comes with a mini golf lawn, cocktail jugs and vinylonly DJs.

RACKET BAR

6-10 Roukai Lane, 309-5854 Serves everything from singlemalt whisky to cans of Double Brown.

169 K’Rd, 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. With intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

106 Ponsonby Road, 376- 8663 19th Century bohemian pallor meets opium den chic.

23 Britomart Place, 366-1759 Drink in the eclectic front bar or settle into the cosy dining area to explore the short but compelling menu.

NEWMARKET NEWMARKET

305 Queen Street Enjoy a Supreme coffee and power up at our WIFI hotspot. A range of hot-pressed or old school doorstop sandwiches, serious salads, biscuits, tarts, cakes and an ultracheap Artists’ Pot of the Day.

Rakinos- Beats, Bar, Kitchen

372-376 Broadway, 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.

463 New North Rd The newest port of call in Kingsland.... rustic and raring to serve this evolving part of town.

SHOOTER SALOON BAR

330 New North Rd Not your ‘typical central bar’ Their no bull policy means what you see is what you get.

VIADUCT VIADUCT SNAPDRAGON

204 Quay St, 357-6147 A blend of 1930s vintage glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemen’s club.

DE POST

466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available and superb food.

PARNELL PARNELL

VICTORIAPARK PARK VICTORIA SALE STREET

7 Sale St, 307-8148 A unique collection of spaces award-winning microbrewery, bistro dining, with a celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!

THE PADDINGTON

CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL

117 St Georges Bay Rd, 309-3586 A Parnell institution for sports events, craft beers and superb food with the recent addition of top-notch live gigs.

26 Wyndham Street New York’s premier rock and roll bar has come to town.

LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR

37 Drake St, 379-8167 Enjoy each other’s company with a great glass of wine and tasty plates, without the constraints of having to book or have a meal at a certain time.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

352 K’Rd, 365-1800 Open Tues-Sat

1885 - Britomart

27 Galway St, 551 3100 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail lounge downstairs. Home to Auckland’s biggest club nights.

The Portland Public House

MTEDEN EDEN Mt

THE CLADDAGH

DOC BAR

BRITOMART BRITOMART

498 New North Rd, 846-3773 Nestled in the site of an old garage and engineering shop.

Q Theatre

Level 1/35 High Street 358-3535 ‘The Joint since 91’

DING DONG LOUNGE REVELRY

Neighbourhood Brewbar

VERONA

MEXICO Malt Bar

KINGSLAND KINGSLAND

BREW ON QUAY

GRAND CENTRAL

126 Ponsonby Rd, 360-1260 Ponsonby’s longest serving bar with live music/DJ 7 nights. 2 for 1 happy hour & licensed to 5am.

FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB

144 Parnell Rd, 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serves gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

LIBERTINE

37 Drake St, 929-2790 This bar and eatery takes its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

GRACE BAR

103 Victoria St West, 300-6352 21st Birthdays, Hen/Stag Parties, Corporate Events, Dance Parties, CD Release Parties, Live Music.

THE OAKROOM 17 Drake, 300 6313

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tours & events

Upcoming tours & events ALAN DAVIES (UK)

Tue 05 Feb Founders Theatre, Hamilton Wed 06 Feb Aurora Centre, Christchurch Thu 07 Feb TSB Theatre, New Plymouth Fri 08 Feb Opera House, Wellington

AMANDA PALMER (US)

Sat 28 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland Mon 30 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington

ANDREW KEOGHAN

Tue 05 Feb Q Theatre, Auckland Thu 14 Feb San Fran Bath House, Wellington Sat 16 Feb Darkroom, Christchurch

CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2013

Tue 05 Feb Brunton Road, Gisborne Wed 06 Feb Church Road, Napier Fri 08 Feb Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North Sat 09 Feb Alana Estate, Martinborough Sun 10 Feb Tui Brewery, Mangatainoka Tue 12 Feb Sentry Hill Estate, New Plymouth Sat 16 Feb The Mud House Winery & Café, Waipara Sun 17 Feb Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Tue 19 Feb Waitiri Creek, Gibbston Fri 22 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sat 23 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sun 24 Feb Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim Fri 01 Mar Wharepai Domain, Tauranga Sat 02 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Auckland Sun 03 Mar Mystery Creek, Hamilton

CLIFF RICHARD (UK) Thu 31 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

BACK TO THE FUTURE W/ DIZZEE RASCAL, AZEALIA BANKS + MORE

Sat 23 Feb Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay

BONNIE RAITT (US)

Fri 05 Apr The NZ International Jazz & Blues Festival, Christchurch

BRYAN ADAMS (CA)

Mon 22 Apr Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Tue 23 Apr The Civic, Auckland

CAMP A LOW HUM

Fri 08 Feb - Sun 10 Feb Camp Wainui, Wainuiomata

CARNAVAL

Fri 08 Feb 1885 Britomart, Auckland

CAT POWER (US)

Fri 22 Feb Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sat 23 Feb Town Hall, Wellington

CATLINS RIVER FESTIVAL Fri 29 Mar - Mon 01 Apr River Ridge Retreat, Purakaunui

CHICKS ON SPEED (DE)

Fri 28 Feb Cassette Nine, Auckland Sat 01 Mar Puppies, Wellington

MOON DUO (US)

Fri 01 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 02 Mar Bodega, Wellington

GARBAGE (US)

Tue 19 Feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Wed 20 Feb Civic Theatre, Auckland

GIRLS PISSING ON GIRLS PISSING

Thu 07 Feb House Party, Wellington Fri 08 Feb Darkroom, Christchurch Sat 09 Feb Chicks Hotel, Dunedin Wed 13 Feb Paganhouse, Christchurch Thu 14 Feb Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sat 16 Feb Audio Foundation, Auckland

Fri 08 Feb The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 09 Feb San Fran Bath House, Wellington

BARRY GIBB & CAROLE KING

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Mon 25 Mar Civic Theatre, Auckland

Sun 24 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

DINOSAUR JR. (US)

Tue 05 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

ED SHEERAN (UK)

Fri 08 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 09 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

FLIP GRATER

Wed 06 Feb Dux De Lux, Christchurch Thu 07 Feb Queens, Dunedin Fri 08 Feb World Bar, Queenstown Sun 10 Feb Federal Diner, Wanaka Thu 14 Feb The Old Library, Whangarei Fri 15 Feb Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh Sat 16 Feb The Whiskey, Auckland

FRANK TURNER (UK)

Sat 06 Apr The Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 07 Apr Bodega, Wellington

FRED WESLEY (US)

Thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

Wed 20 Feb UCSA Ilam Gardens, Christchurch Thu 21 Feb Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Fri 22 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 23 Feb Opera House, Wellington

Thu 04 Apr Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Fri 05 Apr Old St Pauls, Wellington

GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR (CA)

Tue 05 Feb The Kings Arms, Auckland

MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS

MICHAEL KIWANUKA (UK)

Fri 08 Mar CBS Arena, Christchurch Sun 10 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

BAILTERSPACE

Sat 20 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 22 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

Wed 13 Mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

GLENN FREY (US)

Fri 01 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

BLACK SABBATH (UK)

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Fri 15 Feb Mills Reef Winery, Tauranga Sat 16 Feb Sileni Estates Winery, Hawkes Bay Sun 17 Feb Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough Tue 19 Feb Trafalgar Park, Nelson Fri 22 Feb The Groynes, Christchurch Sat 23 Feb Turanga Creek Vineyard, Auckland

MOUNT EERIE (US)

Tue 05 Feb Tim’s Place, Marahau Wed 06 Feb Wunderbar, Lyttelton Thu 07 Feb Chicks Hotel, Dunedin Fri 08 Feb Public Art Gallery, Dunedin

MULATU ASTATKE (ET) Sat 16 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE

Tue 19 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 21 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

NICKODEMUS & DJ TAMENPI Sat 16 Feb Sawmill Cafe, Leigh

Sun 27 Jan Britomart Country Club, Auckland

Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington

THE JACKSONS (US)

Tue 26 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

JOAN JETT & THE DARKNESS

Tue 09 Apr Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

THE JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION (US)

Mon 04 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Tue 05 Mar Bodega, Wellington

KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS (UK)

Thu 04 April The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 06 Apr Bodega, Wellington

LINKIN PARK (US)

Thu 21 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

LUNICE (CA)

Wed 20 Feb Ivy, Wellington Thu 21 Feb Secret Location, Auckland

NZ HERALD PREMIER SERIES: ZARATHUSTRA Thu 21 Feb Town Hall, Auckland

THE NZ INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

Wed 03 Apr - Sun 07 Apr Multiple Venues, Christchurch

THE OFFSPRING (US)

Wed 27 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

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Sun 17 Feb Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Fri 22 Feb Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings Tue 05 Mar Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts, Christchurch City Thu 07 Mar Queenstown Memorial Hall, Queenstown Sat 09 Mar Regent Theatre, Dunedin

Sat 16 Feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo Sun 17 Feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, North Auckland Wed 20 Feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 23 Feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown

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Wed 20 Mar Knox Church, Dunedin Thu 21 Mar The Bedford, Christchurch Fri 22 Mar Old St Paul’s, Wellington Sat 23 Mar Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Sun 24 Mar Old St Paul’s, Wellington

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Sat 06 Apr Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Mon 08 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

POPSTRANGERS

Fri 22 Feb Flagship Studios, Auckland Sat 23 Feb Puppies Bar, Wellington Thu 28 Feb Dux Live, Christchurch Fri 01 Mar ReFuel, Dunedin

THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (US) Mon 18 Mar Studio, Auckland

RICE & BEANS FESTIVAL Sat 23 Feb Silo Park, Auckland

RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARRS (UK)

WILCO (US) Tue 26 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

TAJ MAHAL TRIO (US) Mon 18 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

TAMI NEILSON, DELANEY DAVIDSON & MARLON WILLIAMS

Sat 16 Mar Victoria Palace Theatre, Devonport Fri 22 Mar Geraldine Cinema, Geraldine Sat 23 Mar Wunderbar, Lyttelton Sun 24 Mar The Grain Store, Oamaru Wed 27 Mar The Wine Cellar, Auckland Thu 28 Mar Yot Club, Raglan Fri 29 Mar Artworks Theatre, Waiheke Sat 30 Mar Leigh Sawmill, Leigh

Tue 09 Apr TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 11 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

RODRIGUEZ (US)

Sat 16 Mar Town Hall, Wellington Sun 17 Mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

RONAN KEATING & BRIAN MCFADDEN (IE) Wed 13 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

SANTANA & STEVE MILLER BAND

Sun 17 Mar AMI Stadium, Christchurch Tue 19 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

THE SCRIPT (IR)

Fri 12 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

SHOTOVER SUNSHINE FESTIVAL 2013

Sat 09 Feb Littles Road, Queenstown

Sat 13 Apr Alexandra Park, Auckland

Sat 09 Mar - Sun 10 Mar Dickey Flat, Waihi

ROBERT PLANT (UK)

RUSSELL PETERS (CA)

THE VINTAGE DAY OUT

SUNDAISE FESTIVAL 2013

Thu 07 Feb CBS Arena, Christchurch Sat 09 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

Wed 27 Feb Trusts Stadium Arena, Auckland

Fri 05 Apr Town Hall, Wellington Sat 06 Apr Town Hall, Auckland

THE STONE ROSES (UK)

THEE OH SEES (US)

Thu 07 Feb Whammy Bar, Auckland

TUBORG SOUNDS ON Sat 23 Mar The Oval, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

WAIHEKE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Fri 29 Mar - Sun 31 Mar Multiple venues, Waiheke

WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL UKELELE ORCHESTRA Fri 01 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Fri 15 Feb Q Theatre, Auckland

WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY Tue 05 Feb - Sun 03 Mar Auckland Art Gallery

WILD FOOD FESTIVAL Sat 09 Mar Hokitika

BEING ABLE TO TELL THE GRANDKIDS YOU SAW THE BEATLES LIVE (OKAY MAYBE, JUST ONE OF THEM) ISN’ T THE ONLY GOOD REASON TO HEAD TO HEAD OUT TO SEE RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STAR BAND THIS WEEK...

When I think of Ringo Starr’s post-Beatle career Thomas the Tank Engine always pops up, but really his career is a much deeper, wider valley than those years in children’s television. He is, after all, the most documented and critically acclaimed actor among the fab four, playing central role’s not only in their own cinema delights but as numerous other celluloid efforts as well. After the break-up in 1970, Starr achieved some solo musical success with several singles and albums, and recorded with each of his fellow ex-Beatles as they too developed their own post-Beatle careers. And of late, he’s been touring Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, collaboration now into its 12th incarnation.

Starr’s first solo was an effort with Maurice Gibb, Paul McCartney, George Martin and Quincy Jones, returning to his swing jazz days before the mop tops. Sentimental Journey covered all the standards and was a surprise to fans. He held fast, returning with Beaucoups of Blues that produced the worldwide hit ‘It Don’t Come Easy’, charting at No.4 in the US. The album also spawned ‘Photograph’ (penned with George Harrison). Released by Starr as a single on 5 October 1973 is made No.8 in the UK and No.1 in the USA - all at a time when charting meant everything, especially after the comedown of the Beatles’ break up. A further number a cover of the Sherman Brothers ‘You’re Sixteen’ almost threatened full dominance and was possibly Starrs’s best run in the public attention span.

Through the 70’s and 80’s he was eternally busy making music with former Beatles and contemporaries but whilst Bowie and his peers were innovating, Starr was renovating. He was constantly reinventing himself

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as an actor, doing the aforementioned Thomas, which started in 1984 and the character of Mr. Conductor in PBS’ 89 kid’s show Shining Tim Station.

In 1980, Harrison wrote ‘All Those Years Ago’ as a contribution to Starr’s Can’t Fight Lightning (later released as Stop and Smell the Roses), which he included on his own 1981 cut Somewhere in England, which followed John Lennon’s murder. Lennon offered Starr a pair of songs to use on Roses: ‘Nobody Told Me’ and ‘Life Begins at 40’. After the murder, Starr didn’t feel comfortable recording them. Ironically ‘Life…’ finally emerged on posthumous Lennon compilations defying reality, it would seem. Starr often uses it in his repertoire for Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band - a concept created by producer David Fishof.

Fishof created the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, an interactive musical event that takes place in various cities throughout the United States.

Starr’s band has consistently toured for over twenty years, in similar fashion to Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, rotating its line-up. Songs include work from individual band members as well as Beatles numbers and some of Starr’s own stuff too. With only two Beatles remaining this is a pretty rare chance to see a legacy in action. Cliché’s it may be but the man behind ‘Octopus’ Garden’ and ‘With a little Help from My friends’ is still steaming. Don’t miss out.

WRITTEN BY TIM GrUAR SEE HIM LIVE: RINGO STARR & HIS ALL STARR BAND THU 07 FEB CBS ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH SAT 09 FEB VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND

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ONLY EVERYTHING The new album from Jackal is a “psychedelic alternative” experience, pushing their sound into new and exciting areas – available for free download at jackalband.com.

I’M HAPPY JUST TO LIE New single from the psych power-pop outfit’s debut album Lesser Flamingo. The term controlled madness comes to mind when listening to this catchy indie track.

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THE VINE OF SOULS A concept album about a fictional character called Frank Williams who is possessed by the ancient Amazonian warrior Killing Bear. It takes you on their journey through the epic music of Killing Bear.

EP II The second release from Mmdelai is still ethereal electronica and includes deep beats, shimmery synth hooks and washy vocal layers with sounds ranging from shoe-gaze to trip hop to some.

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Never heard of BioShock Infinite? A quick recap: the true sequel to 2007’s BioShock, and built by the same developer as that first game, this new first person shooter is set aboard a giant, floating city.

The year is 1912 and the world is, politically, a mess.

This floating city - called Columbia - is no different; a microcosm of political schisms all its own seem to threaten its very existence. Into that milieu our hero (one Booker DeWitt) must stride, in order to rescue (or is that kidnap?) Elizabeth - a girl with extraordinary powers.

Unlike BioShock’s post-apocalypse Rapture, Infinite’s Columbia is alive and full of character.

NPCs populate most areas, generally milling about and participating in all manner of carefree activity. Children frolic in the park, for example, chasing invisible insects or otherwise generally behaving in the way a child might have, before the invention of the Nintendo.

This world of floating buildings can be navigated by a means just as extraordinary; the skyhook.

By using this simple device, which is strapped to your arm, you can ride the rollercoaster-like tracks that permeate the impossibly spectacular environment.

Elizabeth, too, is far more than she first appears.

No naive bystander, she has amazing powers that let her tear holes in the very fabric of space and time, making things appear (or disappear) at will.

She’s not stupid, either, and will actively engage with the world in a super-realistic manner, talking to you and pointing out all sorts of wondrous things as you explore.

The violence, when it occurs, is incredible in its intensity. After receiving the skyhook, for example, the first thing you do with it is thrust it into someone’s chest and use it to start ripping out bits of gore they had concealed in there. Blood flies with gay abandon; steamers of the stuff, bright red, splatters your screen, obscuring your view as your target writhes in pain. Heads are ripped straight off, necks slowly broken as you stare into your enemy’s knowingly doomed expression.

They’re going to get letters.

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Every moment of the game is as spectacular, it seems. Whether exploring, shooting, or tearing down the skyline with nought but clouds beneath you, excitement permeates every second of the experience. March 26th, the game’s release date, can’t come soon enough.

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It’s a celebration of the people who have pushed the boundaries of society; I think of them like the Cowboys of society - hence the super clever name ‘Cowboy Civilians’. I look to these people for inspiration, living and the dead, to push myself to keep creating. If we didn’t have the Cowboy Civilians like Clint Eastwood, Einstein, Hunter S. Thompson & Beethoven, to name a few, we would not have had those roads created and boundaries recreated.

Which historical figure had some wicked style?

The Marlboro Man – He was the pinup boy of manliness and basic style. Then there is Al Capone who dressed to compliment his big personality with tailored suits, hats and big chomp cigars.

Society’s biggest fashion faux-pas?

Pretty much anything you are told to wear by an advertising agency – go on, think for yourself!

What’s the must-have look this season?

I love understated clothing worn well, for me that’s a scoop neck Tee with a subtle statement.

Also, I believe the kiwi legend of short ‘stubbies’ is coming back. Cowboy Civilians will be bringing these in for the 2014 season.

Colours/patterns big this season?

Bright obnoxious colours that take confidence and a little craziness to pull off.

What are the essentials for a man’s wardrobe?

Great shoes are where it all starts and then work your way up. Mix vintage or worn looking Tees/jeans with classic and new, tailored vests and jackets to create a relaxed but effortlessly styled look.

What are the essentials for a lady’s wardrobe?

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Feminine materials and colours, I’m a fan of Alannah Hill which has a feel of girly French about it. Load that wardrobe up with versatile accessories, shoes and don’t forget a beautiful fragrance.

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A piece of conversation art that enhances their living space. Cowboy Civilians created the resin skulls in bright pop colours for this purpose.

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IT IS IRONIC THAT A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD, ONE OF THE MOST ACTION-PACKED AND MACHO FILMS TO BE RELEASED THIS YEAR WILL HIT NZ CINEMAS ON A DAY USUALLY SET ASIDE FOR FLOWERS AND TEDDY BEARS. COULD THIS VALENTINES DAY BE ONE FOR THE BOYS? 25 years have passed since the world first became acquainted with John McClane and Die Hard. Although the saga was born in the 80’s, its next two installments came in the following decade, quickly establishing the Die Hard franchise as quintessential 90’s action films, arguably defining the genre itself. Huge gaps between the films has allowed for a multi-generational audience and helped to avoid the inevitable cheesiness and tack that comes with rushing into sequels (although a fair amount of cheese has still managed to sneak in there!).

Perhaps this was due to the political correctness that surrounded Hollywood after 9/11, or maybe it was just in an attempt to keep up with modern trends. While this was all very cool and contemporary, it was a bit of a let down. The bad guys weren’t nearly as intimidating and it wasn’t quite as much fun watching Willis bring them down. Luckily it looks like Die Hard will return to its roots this year as John McClane is back to taking down traditional-type terrorists, this time in an underworld nuclear weapons heist.

Bruce Willis is back and doing what he does best: High impact action scenes with logic defying stunts and amusing one-liners. This is his fifth time playing John McClane and the character has grown with him.

Director John Moore has adapted the role to fit with the character’s age, commenting “He’s in his early fifties in the movies, and his joints ache a little bit more every time he jumps off a building”. The maturing of McClane also means there won’t be any treats for the ladies this time round; Moore has confirmed that Willis will be keeping his shirt on!

There are many firsts this time around. John McClane will leave USA soil and will stand off against classic American cinema baddies, the Russians. The other big first is that Willis will share the spotlight with the fairly unknown Jai Courtney. Instead of cantering the plot on rescuing a family member, John McClane will work alongside his son, Jack, to bring down a Russian terrorist crime ring. It is a pretty big deal to have such a prominent secondary character when in the past Willis has starred alone. It opens up the question of whether this is a gateway for him to step down from the Die Hard saga and allow another to continue the legacy.

Moore, while being new to the Die Hard crew, is no newcomer to the action genre. Best known for Behind Enemy Lines and the less successful Max Payne, A Good Day To Die Hard will be his 5th feature film and most high profile picture to date. Moore has teamed up with producer Alex Young (X-Men, Unstoppable, The A-Team) and their combined repertoire more than suggests there will be an enjoyable combination of action, humour and excitement.

The previous instalment, Live Free or Die Hard, saw the plot turn away from the typical blow-everything-up terrorist bad guys that were popular in the 90s. John McClane is faced with the threat of cyber-terrorism.

Despite these changes, we can be fairly sure that Die Hard will not let us down in a few areas. There will be car chases. There will be explosions.

And there will be helicopters doing things beyond the normal capabilities of a helicopter. This is all we need.

WRITTEN BY ZOE FITZPATRICK A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD IN CINEMAS: THU 14 FEB