Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise is back as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, ready to elevate action cinema with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. For Hunt, this is a do-or-die mission, with the fate of the entire planet in his hands. The film promises a bold and intense cinematic experience that will leave you on the […]
‘Welcome to Wrexham’ – Season Four – Review
The fairytale miracle that is Wrexham A.F.C. continues to burn bright, and Season Four of Welcome to Wrexham hits the pitch with raw energy, high stakes, and plenty of heart. Streaming now on Disney+, this latest season of the smash-hit docuseries is a gripping return to North Wales, where the underdog dream is alive and […]
Feel the shudder of pure cinematic horror in ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’
For more than a decade now, the pure terror of the case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren has thrilled and scared audiences in equal measure, spawning not only a brand new interconnected cinematic universe in The Conjuring Universe, but also re-shaping modern audiences’ engagement and expectations of the horror genre. Now its’ all […]
‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ – Review
We’ve all got a date with the Reaper, and when your number’s up, you better believe Death’s coming for you. But cheat him? Trick him? Run from him? That’s where things get messy. Final Destination Bloodlines doesn’t just acknowledge this cold truth; it grabs it by the throat and goes absolutely berserk with it in […]
The adrenaline-spiking final trailer for Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ arrives
Lights out – and away they go! Joseph Kosinski’s full-throttle, Formula One motorsports drama, F1, is far and away our most anticipated film of 2025, and trailer by trailer, we’ve witnessed what is shaping up to be one of the year’s most exciting, rock n ‘ roll movie experiences! Kosinski, who, along with Tom Cruise, just happens […]
‘Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts*’ – Review
After years of cosmic battles, multiversal crises, and god-tier punch-outs, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally decided to take a beat. Thunderbolts*, the 2025 ensemble antihero flick from director Jake Schreier, marks a clear and calculated shift for Marvel Studios; a sharp veer away from the sparkling spandex of classic heroism into something much darker, […]
Romance blossoms in Celine Song’s ‘Materialists’
Without a doubt, one of our most anticipated releases of 2025 is far and away Celine Song’s blissful romantic-drama Materialists, and its first trailer hooked us completely. Now, a brand new trailer, filled with the nostalgic vibes we can get enough of, has arrived and promises one of 2025’s most moving and engaging experiences, and Materialists will be […]
‘Clown in a Cornfield’ – Review
Hold on for dear life horror fans, because the slasher genre just got a wicked injection of adrenaline, and face paint! Eli Craig, the madman genius behind cult-classic Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, returns to the director’s chair with a gleefully deranged adaptation of Adam Cesare’s cult horror novel Clown in a Cornfield, and this […]
‘Forgive Us All’ – Review
Welcome to the end of the world, New Zealand style. And what an end it is. Forgive Us All, the debut feature from visionary duo Jordana Stott and Lance Giles, is not your typical slice of undead cinema. It’s a grimy, gutsy, plague-ridden descent into madness; and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen from the Kiwi […]
Auckland Theatre Company Presents: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express – A Killer Night at the Theatre
Agatha Christie’s iconic Murder on the Orient Express remains the gold standard in whodunit — timeless, stylish, and endlessly compelling. Whether discovered on the page or on screen, this genre-defining tale never fails to captivate with its ensemble of enigmatic characters, exotic locale, and that legendary twist ending. Now, Auckland Theatre Company brings the mystery […]
