1992’s seminal thriller The Hand That Rocks The Cradle grabbed audiences by the throat and never let go — a domestic nightmare that invaded the safety of suburbia. Now, more than three decades later, filmmaker Michelle Garza Cervera (Huesera: The Bone Woman) brings the horrors home once again in a bold, unsettling, and psychologically charged […]
‘Black Phone 2’ – Review
Four years ago, Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone slithered its way into cinemas, gifting audiences one of the most unsettling horror villains of the decade in Ethan Hawke’s mask-clad serial killer known only as The Grabber. Now, the terror rings again. Black Phone 2 arrives as a chilling, synth-soaked sequel that proves some nightmares don’t […]
‘Regretting You’ – Review
There are some movies you walk into thinking you know exactly what you’re in for… and Regretting You is absolutely not that movie. Based on Colleen Hoover’s beloved novel, this romantic drama surprises in all the best ways, delivering a heartfelt, funny, tear-stained, mother-daughter journey that hits close to home for both millennial big sisters […]
‘Mārama’ unleashes the shadows with a haunting new vision of Māori Gothic Cinema
There’s something dark stirring in the fog, and it’s ready to take you. The official trailer for Mārama has dropped, heralding the arrival of one of the most striking and atmospheric horror debuts to ever rise from Aotearoa. Helmed by visionary filmmaker Taratoa Stappard, Mārama marks a bold new chapter in New Zealand cinema; a […]
Bondi Sands Takes You to the Virtual Beach with Napster Corp – Sun, Surf, and SPF Awareness Go Digital
Bondi Sands, the Aussie brand synonymous with golden tans and endless summer vibes, has teamed up with tech innovators Napster Corp to create something truly revolutionary — a virtual Bondi Beach experience that blends gamified fun, sun safety, and brand love into one wild digital ride. Designed for the next generation of consumers — Gen […]
‘Eleanor the Great’ – Review
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 […]