News & Opinion

Auckland summer film fest In The Shade has a mammoth lineup of films – on sale now
New Paul Thomas Anderson, new Guillermo del Toro, NZIFF pics that Auckland missed – and more.


How Kiwis can watch Petite Maman, from the director of Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Petite Maman continues a decade-long winning streak for filmmaker Céline Sciamma.


Terror-Fi to bring cult hits, horror classics, Nic Cage & ninjas to NZ cinemas (and online)
Now in its fifth year, Terror-Fi comes to Roxy, Capitol and Alice Cinema.


The films playing at Aotea Square’s free outdoor cinema
A solid lineup of films includes three homegrown highlights.


Hollywood Avondale becomes “Horrorwood” this October
The month-long horror line-up includes new horror hits, cult classics, and bizarre oddities.


Show Me Shorts 2020 is coming to screens both big and small
Check out the 11 collections on offer.


Tenet tickets are now on sale in NZ
Yes, that includes you Auckland. Sort of.


Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to perform Back to the Future live in concert
With 20 minutes of brand-new music added by Alan Silvestri to the film’s score.


Classic films in NZ cinemas this August
Known and unknown classics return to the big screen!


Bike-lovers get the movie night of their dreams with The Big Bike Film Night
Big bike fans get their big bike night.


A drive-in cinema tour is heading around NZ
Films include ET, Hairspray & Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.


French Film Fest returns to NZ—here’s what we’re excited for
Oui oui.


Love Fleabag? Catch the filmed stage show in NZ cinemas
Catch the award-winning show that inspired the award-winning series.


Apocalypse Now: Final Cut returns to Auckland and Wellington cinemas for one night only
The film plays as part of Event Cinemas’ retro screening line-up.


Parasite to screen in black and white in select NZ cinemas
Bong states: “The second time, the movie felt more intense; it felt [more] cruel.”


Openair Cinema returns to Auckland this Summer—here’s the full line-up
Grab a blanket/lounger/pizza and watch a movie under the stars.


Mt Smart to become a drive-in theatre for an epic Bohemian Rhapsody screening
You’re out of luck if you want to ride your BIIIII-CYCLE!


All the films playing at Auckland’s Silo Park this summer
Aladdin, The Lion King, Yesterday, Apollo 11—oh, my!


Reel Anime to bring four new anime films to NZ cinemas
Includes an NZIFF-selected fantasy adventure.


Elf returns to select NZ cinemas this Christmas
Forget Frozen II. See the Will Ferrell classic instead.


There’s a 24 Hour Movie Marathon for NZ’s most dedicated film nerds
What’s showing? You don’t know.


Catch Grease at MOTAT’s drive-in movie screenings
It’s systematic. It’s hydromatic. It’s MOTAT!
