Arts & Entertainment Landmark environmental doco screening at Redbank THIS Saturday afternoon, the fight for Australia’s rivers, oceans, and wildlife takes centre stage in Lin Sutherland’s latest documentary, ‘Toxic Waters’. Rob Mellett 10 Sep 2025
Screen A grand farewell to Downton Abbey With Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, one of television and cinema’s most beloved families returns to the big screen for a final bow. Alexis Poulsen 03 Sep 2025
Screen The Roses – a modern take on a classic war of hearts WHEN Warren Adler’s 1981 novel The War of the Roses was first adapted into the now-classic 1989 film, audiences were captivated by its biting, darkly comic exploration of the disintegration of a seemingly perfect marriage. Alexis Poulsen 27 Aug 2025
Screen Liam Neeson reloads the laughs in The Naked Gun FOR years, Hollywood has rebooted everything from superheroes to board games, but some fans thought the bumbling brilliance of The Naked Gun was untouchable. Alexis Poulsen 20 Aug 2025
Screen From Port Talbot to the world stage – Mr Burton celebrates the teacher who made a legend WELSH mining towns in the aftermath of World War II were places where grit, hardship, and resilience defined daily life. Alexis Poulsen 13 Aug 2025
Screen Weapons promises to reshape horror once again FOLLOWING the explosive success of Barbarian in 2022, filmmaker Zach Cregger returns with another bone-chilling descent into psychological terror and existential dread. Alexis Poulsen 06 Aug 2025
Screen Freakier Friday – a welcome return to body-swapping chaos and chick flick comedy MORE than two decades after it first flipped our expectations (and its characters’ identities) upside down, the beloved body-swap comedy Freaky Friday is getting a sequel - and it’s shaping up to be every bit as bold, heartfelt and chaotic as fans could hope for. Alexis Poulsen 30 Jul 2025
Screen ‘Here Comes the Bride ... With a Vengeance’: Rebel Wilson delivers action and laughs in Bride Hard THIS August, audiences are invited to Rsvp for the wedding event of the year - but with a twist that no guest could see coming. Alexis Poulsen 23 Jul 2025
Screen Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ set to usher in a bold new era for the MCU AFTER years of anticipation, Marvel Studios is finally ready to re-introduce its original superhero team to a new generation with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Alexis Poulsen 16 Jul 2025
Screen Four Letters of Love - A poetic ode to destiny, longing and connection FOLLOWING weeks of a cinematic landscape dominated by family films and big screen blockbusters, Four Letters of Love arrives like a breath of lyrical fresh air - an unapologetically tender and introspective drama that dares to believe in the mystical, mysterious undercurrents of destiny. Alexis Poulsen 09 Jul 2025
Screen A New Dawn: James Gunn’s Superman soars on the horizon HOPE. It’s the word most closely associated with Superman - emblazoned as the meaning behind the iconic ‘S’ symbol on his chest. Alexis Poulsen 02 Jul 2025
Screen Jurassic World: Rebirth breathes new life into a billion-dollar dinosaur legacy EVER since Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park roared into cinemas in 1993, the world has been captivated by the idea of bringing dinosaurs back to life - and the catastrophic consequences that follow. Alexis Poulsen 25 Jun 2025
Screen Brad Pitt races into high gear in ‘F1: The Movie’ AS THE world of cinema gears up for another adrenaline-fueled blockbuster, F1: The Movie is poised to make a grand entrance onto the track - and the screen - with a rev of cinematic horsepower that only Hollywood heavyweights can deliver. Alexis Poulsen 18 Jun 2025
Screen ‘Materialists’ - love in a modern age of perfection and chaos WHAT happens when the heart wants what the algorithm cannot explain? That’s the central question pulsing beneath the surface of Materialists, the stylish, star-studded romantic drama set for release this week. Alexis Poulsen 11 Jun 2025
Screen ‘Ballerina’ dances into the deadly world of John Wick THE high-octane, bullet-sprayed world of John Wick continues to expand its cinematic universe with the much-anticipated release of Ballerina, a spin-off feature that shifts the spotlight to a new assassin and injects a fresh yet familiar dose of adrenaline into the franchise. Alexis Poulsen 04 Jun 2025
Screen Karate Kid: Legends brings the past and future together in a bold new chapter OVER four decades since Daniel LaRusso first crane-kicked his way into the hearts of movie-goers and more than a decade since Dre Parker found his footing under Mr Han’s guidance in Beijing, Alexis Poulsen 28 May 2025
Screen Lilo & Stitch set to bring heart, humour. and ohana to a new generation AS DISNEY continues to expand its roster of live-action re-imaginings, Lilo & Stitch is next in line to tug at our heartstrings and bring a beloved animated classic into a fresh spotlight. Alexis Poulsen 21 May 2025
Screen Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: One Last Ride for Ethan Hunt IN AN era dominated by reboots and spin-offs, few franchises have maintained the consistency, innovation, and adrenaline-pumping excitement that Mission: Impossible has delivered for nearly three decades. Alexis Poulsen 14 May 2025
Screen Tinā (Mother) – A stirring ode to grief culture and the healing power of song AOTEAROA’S latest cinematic triumph Tinā (Mother) has made a powerful impact on Australian shores since its May 1 release proving once again that stories rooted in cultural experience often strike the deepest universal chords. Alexis Poulsen 07 May 2025
