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The hottest pics to see at summer film festival In the Shade
Auckland gets to see some of our NZIFF faves and other films we’re as eager to discover as you are.
14 Jan
Steve Newall
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reviews
Scream skewers new genre gags alongside genuinely disturbing knifeplay
This new entry is acutely aware of its positioning as a “requel”.
13 Jan
features
The 50 best movies on Netflix New Zealand
The definitive list of the best films to stream on Netflix NZ.
12 Jan
news
Win double passes to see Zac Efron go through hell, all for the sake of Gold
Score yourself a double pass – without getting stuck in the desert to do it.
11 Jan
reviews
Juggling seriousness, satire and silliness, The King’s Man finds itself in no man’s land
Just two films in comes a prequel that feels unasked for, even if it has entertaining moments.
05 Jan
features
The King’s Man interview – getting the lowdown on Matthew Vaughn’s prequel pic
Gemma Arterton and Djimon Hounsou chat about Matthew Vaughn’s WWI-era action prequel.
03 Jan
news
The best movies and shows coming to Prime Video this January
Director George Clooney’s newest, Hotel Transylvania 4, Sparks and Shane Warne docos – and more.
28 Dec
features
These were our favourite movies of 2021
In a year disrupted by COVID-19, there was still plenty to excite us.
23 Dec
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The best movies and shows coming to Disney+ and Star in January
Marvel’s Eternals and Hit-Monkey come to Disney+ alongside modern classics and more…
22 Dec
features
These were our favourite TV shows of 2021
What a year! And what a bunch of great shows! The writers at Flicks join forces with their picks.
22 Dec
features
The 25 best movies on Prime Video
Helping you navigate straight to the best movies you’ll find on Prime Video.
20 Dec
news
The best movies and shows coming to Netflix in January
Ozark returns alongside stop-motion animated creepiness, Chloë Grace Moretz sci-fi and more.
17 Dec
reviews
All its stars can’t save Don’t Look Up from being a disaster of a disaster comedy
Bafflingly unfunny, with a cast that’s largely squandered, and surprisingly little to say.
16 Dec
news
Is your Spidey-sense tingling? Win Spider-Man: No Way Home prize packs
As if you needed another excuse to get excited about this multiverse-exploding adventure…
07 Dec
features
The top 20 thrillers on Netflix
Twenty films streaming now, guaranteed to deliver all sorts of thrills.
03 Dec
news
Here’s what to see when Auckland cinemas reopen
Tāmaki Makaurau – we haven’t seen you at the movies for a minute.
03 Dec
news
Silky Otter Cinemas to open new locations in Auckland, Nelson and Queenstown
Moviegoers have more to look forward to next year with the news of new cinemas opening.
03 Dec
news
Stuck for movie-related gift ideas? Check out our Flicksmas shopping tips
Games, soundtracks, books and plenty more gift ideas…
02 Dec
news
Enjoy some of NZ On Screen’s recent local highlights
Features Lynn of Tawa vs Elton John, contemporary animated Māori comedy, and more.
01 Dec
reviews
NZIFF 2021 mini-reviews (our latest reviews)
Our freshest mini-reviews from Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival 2021.
19 Nov
features
The 50 greatest shows of all time, according to the TV fans of NZ
Over 10 thousand votes later, the TV fans of Aotearoa have spoken.
18 Nov