Why The Wicker Man Rocks
It’s one of the 10 best British movies ever made, and it’s as brilliant as it’s barmy. ANDREW JOHNSTONE reckons this unusual, haunting and
Paris Can Wait FILM REVIEW
It’s a piece of fluff with serious flaws, but the Gallic charm of Paris Can Wait wins out for SHELLEY SWEENEY.
Wonder Woman FILM REVIEW
Wonder Woman is a runaway hit, but ANDREW JOHNSTONE goes against the grain to declare it an unmitigated disaster.
Grey Area Free Streaming Rugby Concern
PAT PILCHER looks at how some rugby fans are bypassing Sky’s Fan Pass and the bigger issues it raises.
24: Legacy TV REVIEW
An iconic TV franchise is kicked back into action. It’s imperfect, but ANDREW JOHNSTONE likes it anyway.
Designated Survivor TV REVIEW
Andrew Johnstone stays tuned in and fascinated by a story about a modern-day political superman (and woman).
McLaren FILM REVIEW
McLaren is anything but just another film about a car-racing driver, writes ANDREW JOHNSTONE
Line Of Duty TV REVIEW
There are cop shows and there are cop shows. Line Of Duty is a one-of-a-kind cop show, according to ANDREW JOHNSTONE.
TV IS KILLING THE CINEMA STAR
Cinema attendance is at an all-time low, and PAT PILCHER reckons he knows why.
Me And Miyazaki
ANDREW JOHNSTONE explains how a genius Japanese animator changed his life.
The Handmaid’s Tale TV REVIEW
The Handmaid’s Tale is a horrible television series that everyone needs to see, writes ANDREW JOHNSTONE.
From The Power And The Glory To Citizen Kane.
Are the best films from Hollywood’s Golden Age still relevant? ANDREW JOHNSTONE on Spencer Tracy and Orson Welles.
Loony Box Changes Its Tune
TV. Drug of a nation. How has it changed? Is it still a thing? Have we all got 4K screens yet? And what’s just
Billions TELEVISION REVIEW
ANDREW JOHNSTONE loves Paul Giamatti. Witchdoctor loves Paul Giamatti. Everyone should love Paul Giamatti. Read on to find out about his latest role...
Watching A Movie With A Droid
No-one to watch Rogue One with? Maybe you need Sphero’s BB8 to keep you company, writes PAT PILCHER.
Night Of The Living Dread
ANDREW JOHNSTONE on zombies, existential dread and The Girl With All The Gifts.
Trapped TELEVISION REVIEW
Iceland has fewer people than Wellington, but that hasn’t stopped them from making a gripping, claustrophobic police drama, writes ANDREW JOHNSTONE.
Ghost In The Shell FILM REVIEW
Hollywood has its evil live-action way with the all-time most popular anime, and SHELLEY SWEENEY finds it all a little hollow.
A Small Tribute To John Clarke
ANDREW JOHNSTONE, like so many New Zealanders, was a huge fan of John Clarke.
Power Rangers FILM REVIEW
DHAYANA SENA has been a Power Rangers fan right from the start, but that doesn’t prevent her disappointment in its latest big screen reboot.
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