In an utter left-field surprise, The Sheep Detectives has quietly wandered into cinemas and promptly stolen the spotlight. Blending murder mystery, barnyard comedy, heartfelt drama and a few genuine shocks, this is one of the most unexpectedly delightful cinema treats of the year. In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a […]
‘The Boys’ – Season Five – ‘One-Shots’ – Review
The Boys continues to spiral deeper into madness with every passing episode, and after the full-blown zombie horror insanity of Episode Four, “King of Hell,” showrunner Eric Kripke shifts gears in spectacular fashion with Episode Five, “One-Shots.” The result is one of the season’s most inventive and outrageously entertaining chapters yet; a trippy, riotous burst […]
Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway deliver pure shock value in ‘Verity’
Author Colleen Hoover has become the unequivocal queen of the modern day romance story, with audiences time and time again following for her quintessential love story, but now a different side to her narrative skills are ready to make their way to the big screen in the presentation of a chilling psycho-sexual drama of obsession, […]
Westeros will burn as the dragons dance in new trailer for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season Three
There will be no doubt who the gods have chosen to rule. So marks the dawn of a brand new chapter of the Dance of Dragons in Season Three of House of the Dragon, and an all-new fiery trailer has arrived in anticipation of this next chapter of the narrative debuting on June 22, and […]
‘Michael’ – The King of Pop Moonwalks Back to Life in a Dazzling, Electrifying Spectacle – Review
Michael Jackson isn’t just a name — he’s a cultural phenomena. The King of Pop reshaped music, dance, and global stardom in ways that still ripple through pop culture today. Now, under the assured direction of Antoine Fuqua, Michael arrives as a shimmering, deeply personal biographical epic that captures both the spectacle and the soul […]
Nicolas Cage embraces the shadows for Prime Video’s ‘Spider-Noir’
With no power, comes no responsibility… Again and again, Prime Video keeps upping the ante, and one of this year’s most exciting releases is hands down the all-new alternative universe adaptation of Spider-Noir starring the legendary perfomer, Academy Award-winner Nicoplas Cage, and audiences are going to be in for a hell of a thrill. Watch […]
Burger King goes Full Mando – A New Galactic Feast Arrives in New Zealand
Kiwis, ready your appetites — because Burger King is about to take a hyperspace jump straight into the heart of Star Wars fandom. Landing nationwide from April 27, the flame-grilled heavyweight is rolling out a limited-time menu inspired by The Mandalorian and everyone’s favourite Force-wielding foundling, Grogu — all in the lead-up to the duo’s […]
‘Sgt. Haane’ – A Taonga of Courage and the Legacy of the 28th Māori Battalion this ANZAC Day – Review
“For they are all gone now. Only we remain.” So ends Sgt. Haane, a stirring and deeply resonant war-drama documentary that brings to light the extraordinary story of Sergeant Haane “Jack” Te Rauawa Manahi—one of Aotearoa’s most revered yet under-recognised World War II heroes. Arriving in time for ANZAC Day, the film stands as both […]
Vive le Cinéma – L’Oréal French Film Festival Aotearoa Brings Star Power and Prestige for Its 20th Anniversary
The scent of fresh croissants and cinematic rebellion is about to hit Aotearoa as the L’Oréal French Film Festival Aotearoa 2026 storms back onto the big screen for its 20th anniversary, and this year, it’s playing for keeps. After a 2025 season that saw audiences packing out theatres like it was the hottest ticket in […]