Since my time here with Flicks, I’ve presented myself as being a lot of things: a feminist, a cyborg, a romantic who has never actually romanced. However, I’ve never been so pitifully spiteful over anyone or any film that I’ve told it to get f–ked. Well, to celebrate its home release, I’m making history: How ... Read on.
Welcome to another Trailer Review Awesomeness Assessment. I’m broadening the scope of these blogs beyond just blockbuster cinema. Now is the time to assess the awesomeness in any movie trailer, be it big or small. Iron ... Read on.
We’re very excited about the impending arrival of Crispin Glover to New Zealand. Visiting these shores for the first time, the actor/director/screenwriter/artist/performer can be seen on March 16th and March 17th at the... Read on.
Blogger’s Note: This is my 5th post for my Flicks blog and I thought I would do something slightly different. The focus of this blog as you know is on soundtracks. Up until now all of the soundtracks have been for films that are real – films you can readily watch, enjoy and discuss enthusiastically ... Read on.
Being the small and great (but more importantly, small) country that we are, it is an unfortunate reality that we cannot get all the anticipated US theatrical releases into NZ cinemas. However, it would be a shame if we were ... Read on.
Were you watching the 85th Annual Academy Awards this year from the comfort of your lounge, laying out beached whale style in your PJs, eating pizza and secretly manifesting your own shining moment to give a witty acceptance ... Read on.
With eight seasons of Scrubs and the indie darling Garden State, Zach Braff has proven himself as both a successful actor and filmmaker. With the upcoming release of Sam Raimi’s Oz: The Great and Powerful (in cinemas Thursday, March 7th), we have a good yarn with the star about his involvement with the film. FLICKS: ... Read on.
FLICKS & FATSO & INCREDIBLY STRANGE PRESENT THE CRISPIN GLOVER FAN ART COMPETITION Off-kilter iconoclast, actor, writer, director and performer Crispin Hellion Glover is bringing his Big Slide Show and Film to Auckla... Read on.
My dearest Die Hard, I’m writing you this letter because I loved you. However, I cannot help but feel that we’ve grown apart over the years. I’ve been patient and I’ve tried to hold on to hope, but after what recently... Read on.
2013′s movie awards season came to a close with the 85th Oscars in Hollywood today. The monumental industry back-slap spread the kudos far and wide – Argo, Django Unchained, Les Miserables, Lincoln and Life of Pi all scoring big. Life of Pi took the most awards with four, including Best Director for Ang Lee – his ... Read on.
Back in the day my friends and I all owned the Repo Man soundtrack way before we saw the film. I’m not even sure if the film actually received release here; if it did it did not last long. The soundtrack turned up in our lo... Read on.
I’ve pointed out many times that I’m not much of a novel reader. “What!? But you’re like a writer ‘n’ shit!” my friends often respond with. I suppose I can call myself a writer, but I wouldn’t call myself a qu... Read on.