News & Opinion

Now (finally) streaming in Aotearoa, Palm Springs turns the time-loop genre on its head.

Vince Vaughn’s not as terrifying as his teenage girl counterpart.

Like Shaun of The Dead, the supernatural elements are treated seriously, ie pretty scary

Further earning her reputation as a comic, Matafeo shines as the lead.

Tim Batt raves about the standup special on Neon, capturing Matafeo’s award-winning show.

The very best in Netflix crackups, including a stoner comedy dubbed “weed’s Citizen Kane”.

TIm Batt assesses the merits of Sandler’s new Netflix pic.

Kiwi comedy might just be the viewing distraction you need right now.

Watch the trailer and see Borat Subsequent Moviefilm later this month.

Paranormal comedy proves more entertaining than some other recent local comedy efforts.

Better than it perhaps any right to be, it recaptures the spirit of its predecessors.

…without being a mindless one.

“A powerful weapon against the rising tide of misinformation and conspiracy theories in the age of COVID.”

Zoë Kravitz is a delight – an equally witty, more chill foil to Fleabag.

Davidson brings an authenticity not often seen in Judd Apatow’s leading men.

In cinemas this week, the classic novel comes to life as star-studded light farce.

This imaginative, witty and downright addictive comedy-drama has evolved creatively over four seasons.

What began as a fun excursion has become all too familiar with this pedestrian odyssey.

Daniel Rutledge ain’t convinced by Netflix’s big-budget comedy series.

Tim Batt watches David Spade’s new comedy from a bed of self-inflicted pain.

Jack Black’s shirtless cowboy dance will make your day.

“Some gags are painstakingly constructed even when the punchline is dead obvious.”