a working man
A Working Man follows a familiar formula but it pays off for a riveting watch.
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
snow white
With a magical and riveting fairy tale, catchy and soaring ballads and a princess perfect performance from Rachel Zegler, Snow White is an utter Disney delight, the fairest Disney live action remake of them all.
the rule of jenny pen
While The Rule of Jenny Pen holds an intriguing concept at its core with Rush and Lithgow in terrific form, it doesn’t quite land all of the themes and narrative turns that it introduces.
the last showgirl
The Last Showgirl features an amazing performance from Pamela Anderson that is tragic and affecting in the face of uncertainty of the future.
black bag
Stylish, taut and thrilling all in one glorious hit, Black Bag is a superb cat and mouse spy drama anchored by metamorphic performances from Fassbender and Blanchett. One of the best films of 2025.
firebrand
Firebrand is a compelling and interesting reinterpretation of the history of the relationship between Henry VIII and Katherine Parr, King and Queen of England; made so by the duo of excellent performances from Alicia Vikander and Jude Law.
hard truths
Far from a typical 'feel good' movie, though not without moments of humour, Hard Truths pulls you into the suffocating grip of a daily routine where joy is pushed away by invisible forces within and always just beyond reach. This challenging film guarantees its audience one thing: a profound lesson about happiness.
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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