There is an incredible buzz building with writer/director Miki Magasiva’s Tinā, and for good reason, as this is an incredibly powerful and compelling tale of love, strength, family, community and the power of music to heal, and audiences who witness this beautiful story will feel their hearts beat faster. Mareta Percival (Anapela Polataivao), struggling after […]
Movie Reviews
‘I’m Still Here’ – Review
Celebrated filmmaker Walter Salles has a style and substance all his own and he finds incredibly poignant ground to deliver another triumphantly moving drama with I’m Still Here, which leaves its touch upon an audiences heart. Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres) begins a lonely battle to learn the truth behind the disappearance of her husband, former […]
‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ – Review
When it comes to rock and roll royalty, few bands hold a candle to the mighty Led Zeppelin. A band that didn’t just change music but defined an entire era, their sonic mastery and electrifying presence set the gold standard for what rock could be. Now, in Becoming Led Zeppelin, filmmaker Bernard MacMahon pulls back […]
‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’ – Review
Everyone’s favourite modern-day woman, the unequivocally endearing Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), is back in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, and this romantic and loveable film is a perfect treat for the girlies and makes for an incredibly tender, charming and heart-filled watch! Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) finally has some luck in her life; she […]
‘Babygirl’ – Review
Prepare to leave your inhibitions at the door with Halina Reijn’s Babygirl because this is a picture that will push all your buttons and then some. A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern. Director Halina Reijn completely pushes all of […]
‘Companion’ – Review
2025 is rolling forward fast, and one of the most exciting releases is far and away, Drew Hancock’s Companion, a slick, saucy and splatter-filled stablest of sci-fi/horror with plenty of bite, and it’s one of the wildest watches you’ll see all year! A weekend getaway turns bloody and violent when a subservient android (Sophie Thatcher) […]
‘The Order’ – Review
Filmmaker Justin Kurzel delivers audiences into the mouth of the beast with the pulse-pounding true story that saw the FBI take on homegrown domestic terrorism with his pulse-pounding thriller The Order. A string of violent robberies in the Pacific Northwest leads veteran FBI agent Terry Husk (Jude Law) to a white supremacist group; the group […]
‘Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara’ – Review
New Zealand’s heavy metal scene has long been a niche within the global music landscape, but one band, Alien Weaponry, has broken through the noise and carved out a legacy that is as deeply rooted in their Māori heritage as it is in the relentless energy of their music. Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara […]
‘A Complete Unknown’ – Review
James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown is a masterful exploration of Bob Dylan’s transformative years, capturing the essence of a cultural icon who continually reinvented himself. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s folk music revolution, the film delves deep into Dylan’s journey from a young, aspiring musician to a voice that defined a generation. In […]
‘You’re Cordially Invited’ – Review
Weddings are meant to be joyful occasions, but when you mix family drama, mismatched personalities, and a disastrous double-booking, the result is pure comedic chaos. Enter You’re Cordially Invited, a hilarious rom-com that will have you giggling in your seat right from the very start. Would-be bride Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan) and her father Jim (Will […]