reviews
Plodding first act aside, Cruella’s campy absurdity makes for a pretty fun movie
The whole film comes to life with the arrival of a gleefully evil Emma Thompson.
26 May
Amelia Berry
Amelia is a writer and musician, currently working as Creative Director for 95bFM (she writes the ads). Her favorite films include 2000 Maniacs, the music video for ABC's The Look of Love, and something with witches.
features
Wino Forever – the essential Ryder, from vamp to vampire
Waxing lyrical about number one Gen X heartthrob, the Strange and Unusual Winona Ryder.
10 May
reviews
At its best, Things Heard & Seen is gleefully pulpy – at its worst, downright silly
It’s almost impressive how little of its haunted house setup actually pays off.
29 Apr
reviews
Even those so-so on Frank Zappa ought to get a lot out of this new doco
The footage from Zappa’s personal archive proves to be the film’s saving grace.
17 Mar
reviews
Vital NZ film communicates trans experiences like no other
For a trans audience, seeing Rūrangi will feel like coming home for the first time.
03 Feb
reviews
Hitchcock’s psychodrama is missing from Ben Wheatley’s glossy take on Rebecca
Rebecca stands in the shadow, not only of Hitchcock, but also Wheatley’s own films.
21 Oct
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Downhill is a bafflingly inconsistent and occasionally jarring remake
Remaking Force Majeure with less tension is like remaking The Birds with less birds.
04 Mar