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House of the Dragon Season Two Episode Three Review SpicyPulp

War looms on the horizon for all of Westeros. Following the death of the innocent and the deceptions and blood of other men, the Greens and the Blacks are on a tightrope of tension and conflict, and Episode Three of Season Two, ‘The Burning Mill’, strikes the match for the wars to come. As ancient […]

Movie Reviews

‘Ka Whawhai Tonu’ – Review

June 28, 2024 Samuel Hames

As Matariki looms before us, a collection of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best acting talent aligns for the large scale historical epic Ka Whawhai Tonu, and this is a piece of cinema that all who call Aotearoa New Zealand home should witness. Set in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1864, Ka Whawhai Tonu tells the story of […]

Movie Reviews

‘Inside Out 2’ – Review

June 27, 2024 Samuel Hames

Every time a new Disney-Pixar release arrives, our hearts tend to flutter a bit. Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is a joyous, beautiful, and warm watch about the journey that comes with growing up, and it’s sure to make you smile. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. […]

Movie Trailers

The first trailer for Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’ rises from the shadows

June 25, 2024 Samuel Hames

One of the most intriguing and innovative filmmakers working today is, without a doubt, Robert Eggers. Through his three feature films, The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman, he has shown that he is a creative force to be reckoned with. Now, he’s ready to take things up a notch with a completely atmospheric and […]

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Television Recaps

‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘Rhaenyra the Cruel’ – Review

June 24, 2024 Samuel Hames

Season Two of House of the Dragon started off with a BANG, and one brutal act spun the show into full-on horror territory; as we now enter the ambience of Episode Two, no one, neither the Greens nor the Blacks, will be spared in the darkness that is to follow in Daemon’s cruel act. As […]

Features

‘Red, White and Brass: The Play’ – Review

June 21, 2024 Samuel Hames

IN 2023, audiences around New Zealand were introduced to the passion, hilarity and māfana of Red, White and Brass, the crazy true life story of a group of Tongan Rugby fans who hatched a plan to attend the 2011 Rugby World Cup via the creation of a Tongan Marching Band, and who in the process […]

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Movie Trailers

All eyes are upon the final trailer for ‘Fly Me To the Moon’

June 21, 2024 Samuel Hames

The whole world will be watching. Get ready for sparks to fly in the sharp, stylish, and sweet new romantic comedy-drama Fly Me to the Moon, which takes audiences to the edge of the Space Race, the antics of its stars, and the pulse of its narrative will have you on the edge of your […]

Movie Reviews

‘Coup de chance’ – Review

June 20, 2024 Samuel Hames

Writer/director Woody Allen returns to cinemas with his 50th feature film, Coup de chance, and the noted filmmaker changes things up as he moves away from his typical American setting in favour of Paris, the City of Lights, and it makes for an interesting dynamic of character and genre. A young married woman runs into […]

Movie Reviews

French Film Festival Aotearoa 2024: ‘Jeanne du Barry’ – Review

June 20, 2024 Samuel Hames

This year’s French Film Festival Aotearoa 2024 has brought about an incredible level of cinematic magic for cinephiles. One of its starring releases was Maïwenn’s opulent and lavish historical romantic epic Jeanne du Barry. And this monumental production of cinema magnificence will sweep you up in its elaborate spectacle. The life of Jeanne Bécu, who […]

Movie Reviews

French Film Festival Aotearoa 2024: ‘Les Trois Mousquetaires : D’Artagnan’ – Review

June 18, 2024 Samuel Hames

This year’s French Film Festival Aotearoa 2024 has been a fantastic event for long-time cinephiles, and audiences have been delivered an incredible array of elegant and opulent cinema from a diverse range of genres that celebrate the artistic merits of French artisans who work and play within the medium of cinema. One of the standout […]