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Film review: The Sunset Song – a story of a woman’s sheer grit
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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The simple fact that my girlfriend and I were talking about the film and comparing notes the whole way home says a lot about its integrity.
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The extended trailer for Independence Day 2 is here and holy sh..
Wed, 25th May 2016
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The folks over at 20th Century Fox have released an extended trailer for Independence Day: Resurgence and OH MY GOD.
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Star Wars has smashed yet another record
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits $200m in IMAX sales, setting a galactic speed record as it soars to the second biggest earner ever.
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The 5th Wave: Five waves, 105 incomplete plot lines
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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Alien apocalypse flick 'The 5th Wave' disappoints with teen clichés and hasty plot, leaving viewers and critics underwhelmed.
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ID2: they're coming
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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Independence Day: Resurgence sees the return of the alien visitors to Earth, set to destroy life as we know it once again.
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Win a free trip for two to the Kennedy Space Centre with AOC
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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Following the release of The Martian, and in the spirit of technological discovery and exploration, AOC has launched a grand prize draw.
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Kiwis rank top 100 films of all time
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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In a recent poll undertaken by Flicks.co.nz, Kiwis have ranked what they think are the 100 greatest movies ever made. They’ve also ranked the worst.
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Trailer for new Steve Jobs film finally here
Mon, 18th May 2015
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The curtain rises on the enigmatic life of Steve Jobs in the new biopic's electrifying trailer, starring Michael Fassbender.
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Government-funded Callaghan Innovation offering $50,000 drone competition prize
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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Government-funded Callaghan Innovation has launched a competition with $50,000 up for grabs to develop unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for th.
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Film review: Fifty Shades of Great?
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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Not quite. My first thoughts when embarking on a cinema experience with Fifty Shades of Grey were that it would be Fifty shades of crap.
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Would you like a sex toy with that?
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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With the release of Fifty Shades of Grey in New Zealand this week, sex toy retailers and DIY stores are bracing for a surge in demand ahead of Valentine’s Day.
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Win a double pass to Chappie!
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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From the directors of District 9 comes Chappie; set in the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanised police force.
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Latest Jobs film set to shame Ashton Kutcher's poor effort
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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Sorkin and Boyle's Steve Jobs biopic, starring Fassbender, begins filming in California, promising to eclipse Kutcher's run.
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MTV's new fantasy show to be filmed in Auckland
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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MTV to bring Terry Brooks' 'Shannara' series to life, filming in Auckland with local talent, boosting economy and showcasing NZ's scenic beauty.
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Super creeps and popcorn - scary movies to watch this Halloween
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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Need some inspiration for selecting some truly horrifying movies? Then check out our Top 10 movies that scare you to death!.
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NZ Media Design School's film Crash Course is a hit
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Crash Course, the latest short film to be released from New Zealand’s Media Design School, is in the running to win the Car Shorts Grand Prix competition.
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DVD Review: Muppets Most Wanted
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Muppets Most Wanted entertains but lacks vintage magic. With top human stars and memorable cameos, it charms but misses the Henson spark.
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Film review: Gone Girl
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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If I could give it a hundred stars I would. I had to get it perfect. I had to do it justice. Because the book was perfect. And the movie was almost perfect.
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Movie Reboots
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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From Bond to Spiderman, Hollywood's love for movie reboots spans genres and decades. Dive into how revamped classics score at the box office and with fans.
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Watch this space: films to keep an eye out for
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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<strong>Gone Girl<br />(Released 2nd October)</strong><br />I’ve never been so excited to see a movie in my entire life.