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The 20 best movies on Neon New Zealand
We perused Neon for the best films available to stream.
15 Jun
Tony Stamp
Partial to horror films and anything on the transgressive side, Tony is also a fan of everything from popcorn action flicks to earnest European drama. And maybe, just maybe, the occasional rom com.
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The top 20 sci-fi movies on Netflix
There’s plenty of sci-fi awesomeness to watch.
11 Jun
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Conjuring sequel is a good, entertaining thriller, twistier than its predecessors
“Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson are great, and downright adorable as The Warrens.”
03 Jun
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Kevin Bacon plays an unredeemable scumbag with gusto in crime drama City on a Hill
Bacon’s character is unapologetically corrupt, usually insulting people between sips of day-booze.
21 May
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Spiral: From the Book of Saw is the latest in a long line of horror franchise reinventions
We examine the best and worst examples of horror franchise reinvention and rebooting.
07 May
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Ghostly hospital horror The Power proves far from electrifying viewing
A lot of movies streaming on Shudder are impressive – this is not one of them.
12 Apr
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New series The Nevers continues HBO’s dalliance with sci-fi and fantasy
While brushing over some heavy topics, The Nevers maintains a sense of fun throughout.
09 Apr
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Big brawls crackle with imagination in otherwise incomprehensible Godzilla vs. Kong
Clues suggest this franchise has perhaps been cobbled together a bit shoddily.
25 Mar
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Engrossing Billie Eilish doco is full of unexpectedly moving moments
Doco hammers home the pressure and recognition that comes with stardom.
01 Mar
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Find comfort in relaxing Adult Swim comedy Joe Pera Talks with You
This unique and relaxing comedy radiates empathy and is streaming now.
01 Mar
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Trent Reznor opens up about Hurt in a new episode of Song Exploder
“When I wrote it I felt alone. Lost. But things will be ok, you know? You’re ok.”
22 Dec
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David Byrne chats with us about his incredibly energetic American Utopia
From concert to Broadway show, American Utopia is now a Spike Lee movie
27 Nov
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Gory body-swap horror-comedy Freaky is a crowd-pleasing package
Vince Vaughn’s not as terrifying as his teenage girl counterpart.
13 Nov
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Exploring murder and Satanic evil in The Devil You Know
A compelling glimpse into a very American heart of darkness.
09 Nov
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Nick Frost and Simon Pegg’s new show Truth Seekers will satisfy fans
Like Shaun of The Dead, the supernatural elements are treated seriously, ie pretty scary
02 Nov
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Chris Rock stars in Fargo’s fourth season, its most filmic yet
Jason Schwartzman and Jessie Buckley also feature.
25 Sep
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Jude Law disappears down the rabbit hole in mysterious new show The Third Day
Neon’s new island-set show channels The Wicker Man and Midsommar vibes.
15 Sep
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Obscene wealth takes a conspiratorial turn in drama series Devils
A bingeable blend of whodunnit, drama, lifestyle porn and pulpy airport thriller.
20 Jul
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Kurosawa and classic samurai films inspire PS4 game Ghost of Tsushima
Tony Stamp finds out more about the game’s gorgeous cinematic feel.
17 Jul
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We’re Here straddles the line between reality TV and deeper issues doco
New NEON show highlights the most basic of needs – a chance to be yourself.
30 Jun
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The top ten Aotearoa movie soundtracks
Tony Stamp’s counting the beat, er, the best NZ music moments on screen.
22 May
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