the naked gun
An ode to comedic films of yesteryear, The Naked Gun is a wonderfully ridiculous spoof, filled with absurd slapstick humour and innocent innuendo that will leave your face aching from laughing from start to finish. One of the most pleasant cinematic surprises of the year.
New Zealand international film festival
The NZIFF is BACK!
From international darlings to home grown docos, check out all the incredible films screening up and down the country from July 31 to September 10.
in cinemas
eddington
Review coming soon.
nobody 2
While much of the newness and joy of the original remains, with a smattering of its dry humour and bloody chaos, the finale of Nobody 2 feels a little too safe.
mr. burton
A superb British drama, Mr. Burton is a revelatory experience as it delves into the life of one of Hollywood’s greatest stars with a career defining performance from Harry Lawtey.
jane austen wrecked my life
A love letter to writing and the beauty of books themselves, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life is a witty, wise, and romantic film with heart and a heck of a lot to say. One of my favorite films of the year.
weapons
A thrilling, thoroughly engrossing tale with a great ensemble cast, Weapons is one of the best and most original films of the year. Destined to be a cult classic.
freakier friday
You'll be giggling and kicking your feet just like you were back in 2003, but this 2025 offering is for the next generation to join in on the fun too. Freakier Friday brings back all the best bits of an early 2000s teen movie, it's a delight seeing such a title at the cinema again.
atc romeo and juliet
William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is a stylish and confident reimagining of the timeless classic, with excellent performances and fantastic Production Design, giving Director Benjamin Kilby-Henson’s production a novel and powerful feel.
July 15 - August 9 - ASB Waterfront Theatre
atc roger hall's end of summer
A heartfelt, hilarious reflection on life, ageing, and the city we live in, End of Summer Time by Sir Roger Hall invites audiences into the world of Dickie Hart — a grumpy yet lovable retiree living in Auckland who charms us with his sharp humour and endearing warmth. A one-man play that feels both personal and universally familiar.
June 17 - July 5 - ASB Waterfront Theatre
andor season 2
With a tale of terror, hope, and heroism, season 2 of Andor is perfect in every way and delivers one of the best shows on television. Welcome to the rebellion.
Episodes 1 - 3 streaming April 22, episodes 4 - 6 streaming April 29, episodes 7 - 9 streaming May 6, and episodes 10 - 12 streaming May 13 on Disney Plus.
the last of us season 2
Brilliantly paced, beautifully crafted, with heart pounding action to boot, The Last of Us is must watch TV with one of the best television episodes in recent memory. Utterly superb.
The Last of Us Season Two is streaming on NEON and available on Sky TV.
New episode weekly from April 14.
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
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
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