In an alternate, modern-day world, a Japanese pharmaceutical conglomerate is running a clinical trial for their three-day, three-pill cure for all mental illnesses. This is where we find the two main characters of Netflix-original limited series Maniac, Annie (Emma Stone) and Owen (Jonah Hill), experiencing hallucinations from the three pills.
Read MoreLike many, my interest in formula 1 (F1) began after watching the Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive. Tennis, a similarly global sport, recognised the spike in popularity that Drive to Survive created for F1 and decided to do their own imitation: Break Point.
Read MoreWellington’s Summer Shakespeare has returned to the Botanic Gardens for another season after two years of Covid-19 disruption. Just their luck; Cyclone Gabrielle arrived in the midst of their 2023 season. While Pōneke avoided the worst, the performers had to cancel four straight days of shows.
Read MoreFringe is known as the birthplace of brilliance for a reason. Over February and March, emerging artists and established performers take to Pōneke stages. Salient talked to three shows making their fringe debut.
Read MoreVibrant, complex yet polished; 5 Seconds of Summer are back, and they're here to prove that their boy-band days are well behind them. 5SOS’s fifth studio album 5SOS5, is a refined record that showcases an artistic maturity previously unseen from the band, while exploring thematic and lyrical depth. Since 2014, 5SOS has undergone a transformation from a boy-band-esque pop-punk to mature pop rock - 5SOS5 pays homage to elements of their roots while creating a cohesive and refined sound.
Read MoreSalient asked you about your partying habits and your best party advice. The results are in.
Read MoreHangovers fucking suck. While I’m past my fresher days, I’m still a fan of hitting town and flat parties.
Read MoreAlthough there are many kinds of coffee out there, there are also many hacks on the internet to spruce up our good old cuppa.
Read MoreI love energy drinks. A fresh, cold Blue V in the morning gets me ready for my day and nothing tastes as good as a Vodka Red Bull on a night out. A milkshake is another timeless classic.
Read MoreA crafted collection of easy, delish Salient Recipes!
Read MoreIn 2017, my whānau faced one of its greatest losses when Eta’s Sour Cream & Chives Dressing was heartlessly taken off supermarket shelves.
Read MoreSkin Tight, written by Gary Henderson, premiered at BATS Theatre in 1994, going on to become one of Aotearoa’s most universal and enduring pieces of theatrical work.
Read MoreCheck out these super talented artist’s work!
Read MoreDust was the inaugural play by Dusty Productions, a new company founded by VUW Theatre graduates Tom Smith and Jimmy Williamson.
Read MoreTe Herenga Waka’s annual Law Revue was on at the prestigious Memorial Theatre from 8-10 September.
Read MoreMidnight Confessions is a devised anthology piece of experimental theatre by the team at Heartbreaker Productions.
Read MoreCorduroy.’s new track ‘Ozone’ is thawing out the Wellington winter in time for spring. Albeit a struggling relationship, agonising in the library, or a call with the rents, ‘Ozone’ is a complete liberation from stress.
Read MoreWhen the words “the Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon” hit newsrooms across the world, brands and celebrities were quick to comment on the passing of Her Majesty.
Read MoreWhen talking about language revitalization, we always talk about the far off future. What are some short term goals?
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