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 […]
‘The Smashing Machine’ – Review
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 […]
A Love Letter to Life Itself: ‘Trent Dalton’s Love Stories’ Sets Hearts Racing at The Civic
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 […]
Auckland Theatre Company ignites the stage with a powerhouse 2026 season
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 […]
Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ delivers a hauntingly-beautiful spectacle of dramatic perfection
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 […]
Sky NZ & BBC Scotland unveil the chilling psychological thriller ‘The Ridge’
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 […]
Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Landman’ is ready to bring the fire for Season Two
We’ve got a newfound obsession on Prime Video, and it’s undoubtedly Landman, Season One was an explosive watch of Texas fire, and following the shocking Season One finale, we’ve been primed for Season Two… and things are gonna get nuclear in the land of oil and fire! Watch the brand new trailer for Season Two […]
Prime Video Sends Kaleb to Australia in New Solo Adventure
We’ve had a solid fix on Prime Video’s brilliant reality series Clarkson’s Farm this year, and it’s been a binge-worthy bit of fun. Now, the streaming giant has greenlit Kaleb: Down Under, a new four-episode series featuring the breakout star from the hit series Clarkson’s Farm. The series follows the farming contractor with a self-proclaimed “borderline unhealthy obsession with […]
A tall tale becomes legend in first trailer for ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’
The World of a Song of Ice and Fire is ready to offer audiences a new chapter in the long and broad history of Westeros as audiences are introduced to two of its lores greatest ever characters, Ser Duncan the Tall, the Hedge Knight and his squire Egg, who would be destined to become both […]