There’s a quiet, simmering tension that runs through The President’s Cake, the feature film debut from Iraqi filmmaker Hasan Hadi, and it’s that tension that proves to be the film’s greatest strength. What begins as a seemingly small, almost trivial premise; 9-year-old Lamia, who is tasked with baking a cake for then Iraqi President, and […]
‘Project Hail Mary’ – One Man, One Mission, Infinite Stakes – Review
There’s a particular kind of cinematic thrill that comes from watching one man stand alone against the impossible, and Project Hail Mary taps directly into that primal nerve. Adapted from the best-selling novel by Andy Weir, this space-bound survival epic and quintessential buddy-comedy trades Weir’s interest in Martian soil for interstellar darkness, and the result […]
Power Suit Moves – Auckland Theatre Company’s ‘Helen Clark in Six Outfits’ set to entertain this Autumn
Auckland Theatre Company isn’t easing into 2026 — it’s striding in with purpose. After the emotional gravity of Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland, the company pivots hard into something sharper, smarter, and laced with mischief: Helen Clark in Six Outfits. Under the guidance of playwright Fiona Samuels and director Sophia Roberts, the production traces […]
Victory comes down to the wire in new high stakes trailer for ‘Pressure’
The day of days. June 6, 1941. Operation Neptune. D-Day, the moment when the world would forever change, and the greatest military operation in the history of humanity began, and this decision, this moment, rested on the alliance, choices and utter destinies of two men, and now the true, untold story of the decision that […]
‘The Drama’ – Wedding Vows Turn Venomous in A24’s Boldest Mind Game Yet – Review
There’s a certain electricity that comes with the A24 banner. It’s a promise of something bold, unpredictable, and just a little dangerous, and The Drama absolutely delivers on that expectation. Loud, brazen, and deliciously unhinged, this black comedy-drama flips the idea of pre-wedding nerves on its head, transforming them into a full-blown psychological battleground. Led […]
HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ is back, and its about to get wild, raunchy and soulful in its third season
We’re so back with the return of HBO’s Euphoria, the groundbreaking and controversial series that examined teenage life in the 2020s. The show pushed the boundaries by exploring identity, sex, drug use, and emotional complexity. It also cemented its cast as some of the biggest rising stars. Now Season Three is set to arrive this […]
Logitech G’s Month of Gaming Returns to Level Up Kiwi Setups This April
April is shaping up to be a serious power-up for Kiwi gamers, with Logitech G bringing back its Month of Gaming promotion for 2026. Running from April 1 through to April 30, this nationwide event is loaded with deals designed to help players sharpen their setups without emptying their wallets. And this isn’t just a […]
‘I Swear’ – A Quietly Powerful Portrait That Earns Every Emotion – Review
There’s a version of I Swear that could have been unbearable. You can almost feel it sitting just off to the side – the overly sentimental, awards-chasing biopic that leans too hard on swelling music and obvious emotional beats. But what actually ends up on screen is something far more grounded, and honestly, a lot […]
‘They Will Kill You’ – Review
Sometimes you crave a film that doesn’t just push the envelope — it obliterates it with a chainsaw. They Will Kill You is exactly that kind of experience: a feral, death-metal-infused action-horror spectacle that swings hard, fast, and without mercy. This is cinema turned up to eleven; a savage, unrelenting barrage of violence, style, and […]
A mystery for the whole flock arrives with ‘The Sheep Detectives’
The idea of seeing Hollywood A-lister Hugh Jackman as the Shepard to a bunch of crime-solving sheep has had us hooked ever since we first learned of