reviews
They Call Me Magic shows a new side of an NBA icon
It’s not quite a deep dive, but this four-part Apple TV+ series fleshes out one of sports more fascinating stories.
21 Apr
James Nokise
James Nokise is an award winning comedian, writer, and podcaster who watched too much unsupervised television and is a fan of obscure cartoons that somehow ended up broadcast in NZ in the late 80’s / early 90’s.
features
Action-packed Halo series nails the sights and sounds of the iconic games
We take a peek under the helmet of the new live-action Master Chief, hearing from the series’ stars.
24 Mar
news
Winning Time has plenty to entertain everyone – from depressed Lakers fans to b-ball novices
John C. Reilly leads this R-rated, no-holds-barred, reputations-be-damned look back at 1980s L.A.
07 Mar
reviews
A slick new perspective on NZ’s turbulent 1970s, The Panthers both educates and entertains
Takes pains to show the complacencies of 1970s NZ towards the persecution of Pacific families.
16 Aug
features
Dark Side of the Ring returns, exploring wrestling’s shadowy corners of spandex and blood
This season is the longest yet, with stories from across the strange history of pro wrestling.
30 Jul
features
Young Rock is a comedic love letter to Dwayne Johnson’s dynastic wrestling family
Dwayne Johnson and friends have cooked up a hilarious new show.
04 Jun
features
Louis Theroux is as questioning as ever in his retrospective series
Life on the Edge sees Louis Theroux reflect on and revisit his 25-year career.
16 Mar
features
LeBron James holds court in a uniquely conversational show
We take a look at how the champion athlete holds court in his series The Shop.
04 Jan