features
In an era of sloppy legacy sequels, the new Chucky series does it right
Arguably the best horror TV series since Hannibal, it’s also probably the goriest.
13 May
features
Retrospective: Sam Raimi’s playful, nasty, uncompromising horror Drag Me to Hell
There’s a sense that Raimi’s satisfying himself first, and the film is all the more awesome for it.
09 May
news
The Flight Attendant ups the ante as more mysteries pile up in season two
Cassie’s biggest problem is still herself, as the hit show returns for more spy games.
20 Apr
features
Retrospective: You’re the Worst is the best comedy series you’ve probably never seen
The wonderfully acerbic show that flipped the rom-com on its head for five glorious seasons.
31 Mar
features
Who will win (and who should) at this year’s Academy Awards
We predict the major categories at this year’s Oscars – will The Power of the Dog continue its run?
17 Mar
news
Taika Waititi’s comedic fingerprints are all over pirate series Our Flag Means Death
Aotearoa’s comedic sensibility continues to take over the planet… this time by sea.
28 Feb
features
Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz and director Matt Reeves tell us all about The Batman
The stars and director join us for a chat about their new take on the World’s Greatest Detective.
23 Feb
features
10 of the biggest blockbusters colliding with cinemas in 2022
You’d need a multiplex of madness if all of these 2022 biggies released at the same time…
27 Jan
features
James Gunn’s ridiculously entertaining Peacemaker is full of gleeful crassness and kick-ass rock
Peacemaker is a pretty heartfelt character study. With swearing, violence and sex.
12 Jan
features
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the coolest movie for the family this summer
New pic is both a direct sequel to 1989’s Ghostbusters II, and a fresh jumping on point for new fans.
23 Dec
features
Retrospective: singing the praises of the original West Side Story, one of the great films of all time
An eminently rewatchable movie that positively explodes with emotion. Even if you don’t like musicals.
21 Dec
features
Vice’s Dark Side of the 90s is a nostalgia trip
Ready to feel old? The 90s are to now what the 60s were to the 90s.
03 Nov
features
Firing on all cylinders, here’s why Eric Bana mystery drama The Dry works so well
The Dry set the box office alight – now it arrives in your living room.
17 Oct
features
The best, most memorable (and most messed up) horror anthology segments
Favourite individual segments from horror anthology films over the years.
04 Oct
news
Righteous medical drama New Amsterdam makes room for joy in season four
Last season leaned into COVID storytelling, now season four looks beyond it.
23 Sep
features
Glossy Aussie series Eden has cinematic aspirations to match its mystery
Eden stylishly unpacks the secrets revealed by a young woman’s disappearance.
01 Jul
features
In celebration of John Clarke, master of understated Kiwi humour
Get to know New Zealand’s (and arguably Australia’s) greatest ever satirist.
23 Jun
features
Jessica Biel investigates a mass disappearance in uneasy, ominous series Limetown
A podcast adaptation perfect for those that miss Mulder and Scully and couldn’t get enough of Serial.
16 Jun
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