features
All hail the sweet and uncynical joy of Parks and Recreation
Across seven seasons, Parks and Rec minted a whole new era of comedy stars.
08 May
reviews
The many ways Zack Snyder’s Justice League improves upon the original
It shows how much the overall feel of a film can be affected by editing decisions.
17 Mar
features
Zack and Deborah Snyder tell us about their new cut of Justice League
Includes discussion of a brand-new scene shot for the movie.
16 Mar
features
TV’s romantic, earnest take on The Flash is the definitive live-action version
DC’s super-speeder returns for a seventh season.
08 Mar
features
Bagels, Burgers & Blunts: recreating the time Action Bronson ate Auckland
Dominic Corry recreates the NZ ep of a show whose name we can’t type here.
12 Feb
reviews
Marvel’s new show WandaVision blends Twilight Zone with sitcom shenanigans
The supreme weirdness of it all is a breath of fresh air.
18 Jan
features
Five (of the many) reasons you should binge Yellowstone this summer
Kevin Costner stars in this action-drama series from the writer of Sicario.
03 Jan
features
We revel in the sadistic joy of horror masterpiece Final Destination 2
A hilariously sadistic parade of some of the greatest death scenes ever committed to screen.
16 Dec
features
We love what The Mandalorian season 2 is bringing to the Star Wars universe
Dominic Corry checks in on everybody’s favourite masked-up man of mystery. Yes, this means some spoilers.
23 Nov
features
The hidden gems of Sam Neill’s career on NZ On Screen
Dominic Corry unearths NZ gems featuring Neill both in front and behind the camera.
11 Nov
features
Diagnosing the cause of TV’s obsession with medical dramas
The Good Doctor is a recent case of this contagious and enjoyable TV syndrome.
04 Nov
features
Local drama continues to up its game with NZ series The Sounds
And another reminder why the qualifier “good, for NZ” no longer applies.
04 Sep
features
New comedy series Dollface celebrates the power of friendship
Dominic Corry is impressed with the Kat Dennings-starring post-breakup show.
29 Jul
features
Embrace a magical reality with Artemis Fowl on Disney+
The worlds glimpsed in Artemis Fowl are truly something to behold.
12 Jun
features
The raw and real beauty of I Know This Much Is True
Mark Ruffalo plays twins in new drama series from Blue Valentine director.
11 May
features
5 reasons why Better Call Saul is better than Breaking Bad
With just one season left, Better Call Saul has outshone its predecessor.
28 Apr
features
Disney and Pixar’s Onward is a must-watch for the whole family
Dominic Corry examines what’s special about Disney/Pixar’s latest.
24 Apr
features
A kid journo, mystery, drama and Spielbergian adventure in Home Before Dark
The new Apple TV+ series seeks to balance a darker worldview with the perspective of a child.
01 Apr
features
Amblin It Up With Amazing Stories on Apple TV+
Spielberg’s mid-’80s anthology series gets a 21st-century streaming makeover.
07 Mar
features
Vin Diesel’s greatest hits (aka why he’s perfect to star in Bloodshot)
Diesel’s often committed to not doing the obvious thing.
06 Mar
features
John Lithgow on playing disgraced Fox News boss in Bombshell
As Roger Ailes, Lithgow transforms into propagandist and sexual abuser.
03 Jan
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