Steve Newall

Steve has been the editor of Flicks since 2012. Listen to his weekly appearances on Newstalk ZB and 95bFM, or dig through his writing on film, music and more in back issues of The Listener, Metro, Rip It Up, Real Groove, Pavement and others - as well as online outlets like The Spinoff and Radio New Zealand.

Another Round is great viewing for our country that drinks like maniacs

Another Round is great viewing for our country that drinks like maniacs

Does a constant level of intoxication make life better?

28 Jan

These were the 20 best shows of 2020

These were the 20 best shows of 2020

As voted by our team of contributors, we present the year’s best shows.

25 Jan

Oscar Kightley tells us about his excellent doco on music phenomenon Dawn Raid

Oscar Kightley tells us about his excellent doco on music phenomenon Dawn Raid

Oscar Kightley chats to Flicks about his doco on a South Auckland music phenomenon.

21 Jan

The best movies and shows coming to Netflix in February

The best movies and shows coming to Netflix in February

Check out the big new releases – and everything else.

20 Jan

Ethan Hawke is in peak form, going up to 11 in The Good Lord Bird

Ethan Hawke is in peak form, going up to 11 in The Good Lord Bird

There’s drama, comedy, absurdity and gore aplenty in this sorta-true story.

20 Jan

The 50 best movies on Netflix New Zealand

The 50 best movies on Netflix New Zealand

The definitive list of the best films currently available to stream on Netflix NZ.

13 Jan

The top 20 thrillers on Netflix

The top 20 thrillers on Netflix

Twenty films streaming now that are guaranteed to deliver all sorts of thrills.

07 Jan

Three comedy greats try to prove their NASA chops in Moonbase 8

Three comedy greats try to prove their NASA chops in Moonbase 8

John C. Reilly, Fred Armisen and Tim Heidecker chase an unlikely dream.

28 Dec

These were the 20 best movies of 2020

These were the 20 best movies of 2020

As voted by our team of contributors, we present the year’s best movies.

23 Dec

Wonder Woman 1984 isn’t quite the knockout we’d wished for

Wonder Woman 1984 isn’t quite the knockout we’d wished for

Wonder Woman finds herself somewhat diminished by her opponents here.

23 Dec

Weta Workshop Unleashed opens in Auckland – and it’s amazing

Weta Workshop Unleashed opens in Auckland – and it’s amazing

New immersive experience in Auckland thrills with its celebration of creativity.

15 Dec

Nicolas Cage will be swearing up a storm in new Netflix show

Nicolas Cage will be swearing up a storm in new Netflix show

History of Swear Words examines six words unfit for polite company.

10 Dec

A comedic investigation highlights online harms in web series The Eggplant

A comedic investigation highlights online harms in web series The Eggplant

The Breaker Upperers’ Karen O’Leary investigates the origins of… a giant eggplant.

08 Dec

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert sees alien and orchestra team up

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert sees alien and orchestra team up

The Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra plays in sync to Spielberg’s classic.

26 Nov

Nils Frahm returns to NZ with screenings of his intimate concert film

Nils Frahm returns to NZ with screenings of his intimate concert film

Tripping with Nils Frahm showcases the renowned composer in a stunning setting.

20 Nov

Where to see David Fincher’s Mank (including early cinema screenings)

Where to see David Fincher’s Mank (including early cinema screenings)

See the Oscar-buzzed Mank in cinemas this week before it streams next month.

18 Nov

A Teacher depicts a taboo relationship for much more than titillation

A Teacher depicts a taboo relationship for much more than titillation

The show wants us to know how a teacher-student affair feels – before turning to its consequences.

13 Nov

Sam Neill and Michael Caton talk to Flicks about their new film Rams

Sam Neill and Michael Caton talk to Flicks about their new film Rams

We find out more about the rural drama – and the inevitability of sheep jokes.

10 Nov

Psycho Goreman’s director on his ridiculously entertaining (and yes, gory) film

Psycho Goreman’s director on his ridiculously entertaining (and yes, gory) film

Psycho Goreman brings intergalactic horror to the suburbs, with gory and comedic results.

04 Nov

A brutal murder intrudes on Nicole Kidman’s life of privilege in The Undoing

A brutal murder intrudes on Nicole Kidman’s life of privilege in The Undoing

Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant are onscreen together for the first time in new Neon thriller.

27 Oct

Updated – 13 films we hope we’re still lucky enough to see in 2020

Updated – 13 films we hope we’re still lucky enough to see in 2020

This updated list has had more editing than a feature film.

15 Oct