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 […]
Movie Reviews
‘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 […]
‘We Live In Time’ – Review
For those who love the emotion of a gripping romantic film, they’ll discover it in the incredibly moving and sincere We Live In Time which features two performers in Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield at the top of their game, and who deliver a film that offers a poignant meditation on love, time, and the […]
‘Unstoppable’ – Review
Prime Video’s Unstoppable is the kind of cinematic experience that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. Directed by William Goldenberg, this riveting biographical drama tells the remarkable story of Anthony Robles, an underdog whose iron will and unrelenting dedication led him to become an NCAA Division I wrestling champion—despite being born with […]
‘The Brutalist’ – Review
Cinema thrives on bold visions, and with The Brutalist, Brady Corbet delivers a monumental work that redefines the immigrant narrative and the pursuit of the American Dream. The Brutalist is a powerful meditation on the cost of chasing greatness while navigating a fractured identity in a foreign land. Escaping postwar Europe, a visionary architect comes […]
‘Conclave’ – Review
Lauded filmmaker Edward Berger makes a celebrated return to the grand opulence of the cinema with the taut political thriller Conclave, and this a powerfully moving and intense cinematic experience that delivers audiences not only a thrilling watch but an awe-inspired performance from Ralph Fiennes at the top of his game. Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Ralph […]
‘Nosferatu’ – Review
Filmmaker Robert Eggers is an auteur filmmaker of the new generation, and his fantastical artistry captures a true individual spirit and breathtaking creative spark every time he steps behind the camera, with audiences guaranteed an experience of incredible originality and pulse-pounding emotion and tension. Now, with his re-interpretation of the 1922 F.W. Murnau classic Nosferatu: […]
‘Anora’ – Review
2024 has been a fantastic year for dramatic, character-driven storytelling, and one of the year’s best releases is undoubtedly Sean Baker’s Anora. This modern-day Cinderella tale revolves around themes of sex, cash, and manufactured love. It’s a film that you won’t be able to look away from. Anora ‘Ani’ Mikheeva (Mikey Madison), a sex worker […]
‘Better Man’ – Review
Better Man is a cinematic spectacle that redefines the musical biopic genre, offering an extraordinary journey into the life of one of pop music’s most iconic bad boys, Robbie Williams. Directed by the visionary Michael Gracey, this film combines stunning CGI, a unique narrative approach, and a catalog of Williams’ greatest hits to create a […]