Freeview Rolls Out Yet Another Iteration Of On-Demand TV
Free-to-air broadcasters come together for Freeview’s new integrated on-demand service. But do we care?
Jessica Jones: The Ugly Side Of Super Powers
Netflix’s Marvel mini-series juggernaut continues and DAVID BUTTERFIELD reckons its best show just got even better – and more terrifying.
Mary Shelley: The Life Behind Frankenstein
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out Mary Shelley and discovers a monstrous tale tamed with conventional storytelling.
China Girl Serves Up Seedier, Introspective Top Of The Lake
TOBY WOOLLASTON risks the season two blues, and checks out the latest season of old favourite, Top of the Lake. But will he be
The Sobering Origins Of Movie Porn
The duo that brought us The Wire has reconvened for The Deuce, an extraordinary series about the advent of the porno movie industry, writes
Black Lightning: All Action, All Inclusive
The world of superheroes has come alive on the small screen in the last decade. DAVID BUTTERFIELD checks out television’s latest comic-to-live action adaptation
Finding The Monster Thrills In Jurassic Hokum
TOBY WOOLLASTON finds that the awe and heart of the original Jurassic World have long since escaped the cage – but he can’t help
How Much Netflix Content Do We See In NZ?
A new survey shows just how much Netflix content is available in NZ. PAT PILCHER looks at the complex world of streaming and its
Pathos And Chemistry In True Story Age-Gap Romance
Annette Bening and Jamie Bell breathe life into Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, as TOBY WOOLLASTON discovers.
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NEON has given Witchdoctor five subscriptions to its premiere streaming service just for our readers.
Red Dwarf: A Smegging Good Time
From an ultra-low budget beginning, Red Dwarf has seen highs and lows. DAVID BUTTERFIELD charts the trajectory of Red Dwarf.
20th Century Women Gets Some Big Screen Love
TOBY WOLLASTON finds enough existential insight and astute observations to make 20th Century Women a worthy viewing experience.
Kodachrome: Masterclass Performance In A Beautiful Film
TOBY WOOLLASTON heads to the movies and discovers the soft tones of Kodachrome.
Paquin The Ice Queen
It’s a long, long way from The Piano for Anna Paquin and the scary world of Bellevue. GARY STEEL has this to say about
The Templar Of Doom
GARY STEEL loves a bit of sword, sorcery and sex dressed up as educational history, and Knightfall fits the bill.
Chappaquiddick: The Politics, Death And Spin Of A Kennedy Scandal
Toby Woollaston heads to the movies to see Chappaquiddick, and finds himself glad he's not a Kennedy.
Life And Lushness Breathed Into Grim Subject
Tear-jerker Breathe is being released on Blu-ray in time for Mother’s Day. TOBY WOOLLASTON settled down for an early screening and was pleasantly surprised.
Westworld’s Second Season Scores 10/10 On The Witchdoctormeter!
After making us wait in anticipation for a year, Westworld is back on Kiwi screens. PAT PILCHER checks out series two of the addictive
The Freeview/Spark Rugby World Cup Deal: Will It Work?
So TVNZ and Spark have snaffled the Rugby World Cup broadcast rights from Sky. PAT PILCHER looks at whether the new deal will mean
20 Years Ago: Inside The Castle
In March 1998 GARY STEEL met up with Michael Caton, otherwise known as Darryl, star of the breakout Aussie romp The Castle.
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