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All is revealed about funny, fascinating Nude Tuesday in six-part podcast series
Tim Batt finds out about every aspect of this utterly unique and brilliant bit of filmmaking.
17 Jun
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Retrospective: The Social Network and Facebook’s current woes and scandals
It’s the perfect time to re-watch 2010’s most-awarded film – one that barely feels its age.
28 Feb
reviews
The twist in new dating show Sexy Beasts? Hollywood grade prosthetics
“Just because something’s different doesn’t mean it’s good.”
20 Jul
reviews
Gripping new doco Assassins digs into the murder of Kim Jong-un’s brother
“Shocking, satisfying, sad, and illuminating.”
19 Mar
features
The Interview that Shook the World highlights Princess Diana’s courage
She gave the public the furthest look into the icy cold world of the royal family.
09 Feb
features
The phenomenal Rose Matafeo: Horndog showcases NZ’s greatest living comedian
Tim Batt raves about the standup special on Neon, capturing Matafeo’s award-winning show.
16 Oct
reviews
Hubie Halloween shows the Sandler formula remains unchanged since the late 90s
TIm Batt assesses the merits of Sandler’s new Netflix pic.
09 Oct
features
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has never been more relevant or watchable
“A powerful weapon against the rising tide of misinformation and conspiracy theories in the age of COVID.”
18 Aug
reviews
Is Netflix comedy The Wrong Missy good (with a bad enough hangover)?
Tim Batt watches David Spade’s new comedy from a bed of self-inflicted pain.
19 May
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Utterly unique comedy series Los Espookys is highly recommended
NEON’s new show combines absurdism, bone-dry satire and the supernatural.
09 Dec
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Netflix rom-com Falling Inn Love is as Kiwi as a Vegemite sandwich, says Tim Batt
Feels like the ultimate realisation of John Key’s efforts as Minister of Tourism, writes Tim Batt.
30 Aug
features
Neil Hamburger is a disgusting creature whose live show shouldn’t be missed
Tim Batt on why he loves the drunk, phlegm-hacking comedy performer.
24 Jul