mickey 17
While it contains some of the narrative flair and social critique of director Joon-Ho’s 2019 work Parasite, the story of Mickey 17 requires a more pointed direction to match Pattinson's career defining performance.
a mixtape for maladies
A Mixtape for Maladies is a wonderful and powerful production from playwright Ahilan Karunaharan for Auckland Theatre Company that uses music to explore a period of Sri Lankan history in a novel and thoroughly entertaining way.
Playing as a part of the Auckland Arts Festival until March 23.
For tickets head to www.aaf.co.nz/whats-on/a-mixtape-for-maladies
in cinemas
tina
Filled to the brim with passion, tears, and laughter too, Tina is one of those rare and precious cinematic treasures that needs to be seen in a crowd on the biggest screen you can find.
i'm still here
I'm Still Here is a powerful exploration of strength, love and commitment in the face of injustice.
bird
Although the fantasy elements can be a little unsettling at its heart, Bird is a call to hope even among the chaos.
captain america: brave new world
While there are some intriguing moments, Captain America: Brave New World doesn’t really give space for Sam Wilson to make the suit his own with a slim plot to boot.
bridget jones: mad about the boy
Packed full of joy and a resounding depth, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is a perfect rom-com that not only delivers the slap your knee with laughter moments but manages to traverse the stages of grief with humanity and heart.
heart eyes
Heart Eyes may be the start of a new genre trend in film with its successful pairing of romantic comedy with slasher horror, thanks to the talent of leads Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding and the comedic chops of director Josh Ruben. Heart Eyes is a fun, gross and satisfying novel experience.
six the musical
One of the most phenomenal musicals in recent memory, Six is a thunderous achievement that will have you humming the songs for days afterwards. An utter triumph.
Playing as a part of the Auckland Arts Festival until March 23.
For tickets head to www.aaf.co.nz/whats-on/six-the-musical
the white lotus season three
Hitting the same rhythms as the previous two seasons, which is no bad thing at all, The White Lotus continues to flourish with a thrilling story line and a depth of character development that is rare.
Now streaming on NEON. New episode weekly.
you're cordially invited
While You’re Cordially Invited follows a well trodden rom-com path, through the charisma of its two stars Witherspoon and Ferrell it delivers a breezy and funny watch.
the penguin
Straddling the line between likeable rogue and brutal thug with ease, The Penguin is a terrific character study, wonderfully incarnated by Farrell, with a cracking tale to boot.
The Penguin streaming now on NEON.
New episode weekly.
only murders in the building series four
The fourth season of Only Murders in the Building proves once again that it’s still one of the very best shows on TV.
Only Murders in the Building is streaming now on Disney Plus.
New episode weekly.
the acolyte
A breath of fresh creative air, The Acolyte expands the Star Wars universe through its bold storytelling and world building, bringing us an intriguing adventure stacked mystery jam packed with intriguing characters.
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First two episodes streaming on Disney Plus June 5. New episode weekly.
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