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When an artist as talented and versatile as Scarlett Johansson makes her directorial debut, expectations are sky-high. Thankfully, Eleanor the Great not only meets the: it soars far above. With her first feature behind the camera, Johansson delivers one of the most moving, dramatically rich, and delightfully funny films of the year. Anchored by a […]

Movie Reviews

‘The Smashing Machine’ – Review

October 18, 2025 Samuel Hames

The appearance of the A24 title card is always enough to command attention, but when it’s paired with the heightened story of famed MMA fighter Mark Kerr, the distinctive touch of filmmaker Benny Safdie, and the star power of Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, you know you’re in for something special. The Smashing Machine is […]

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Features

A Love Letter to Life Itself: ‘Trent Dalton’s Love Stories’ Sets Hearts Racing at The Civic

October 17, 2025 Samuel Hames

Few writers capture the joy, ache, and messy wonder of being human quite like Trent Dalton. A natural-born storyteller with a flair for the poetic and the profound, Dalton knows a thing or two about love; and in Trent Dalton’s Love Stories, that universal heartbeat takes centre stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience. It all […]

Features

Auckland Theatre Company ignites the stage with a powerhouse 2026 season

October 15, 2025 Samuel Hames

2025 has been a stellar year for Auckland Theatre Company — one bursting with creativity, artistry, and unforgettable storytelling that’s electrified the ASB Waterfront Theatre. From the noir-tinged intrigue of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express to the punk-rock heartache of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, the sharp comedic wit of Sir Roger Hall’s End […]

Movie Trailers

Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ delivers a hauntingly-beautiful spectacle of dramatic perfection

October 13, 2025 Samuel Hames

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao has returned to the big screen with gusto and enthusiasm as she brings to life the heights of Elizabethan drama with her adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s lauded novel Hamnet, and a new trailer has now arrived, and with it the promise of a cinematic spectacle that will move you to […]

Television Trailers

Sky NZ & BBC Scotland unveil the chilling psychological thriller ‘The Ridge’

October 11, 2025 Samuel Hames

A haunting new chapter in international television is about to unfold as The Ridge, an all-new six-part psychological thriller, makes its debut on Sky Open this Tuesday 21 October at 8.30pm, with all episodes streaming on NEON and BBC iPlayer the same day. Filmed across the wild landscapes of New Zealand and Scotland, The Ridge […]

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A Love Letter to Life Itself: ‘Trent Dalton’s Love Stories’ Sets Hearts Racing at The Civic

Auckland Theatre Company ignites the stage with a powerhouse 2026 season

Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ delivers a hauntingly-beautiful spectacle of dramatic perfection

Sky NZ & BBC Scotland unveil the chilling psychological thriller ‘The Ridge’