NZIFF 2025 Film Review
NZIFF Review - Crocodile Tears
You think you know all about boy mums? Try again.
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NZIFF 2025 Film Review
NZIFF 2025 Craccum Coverage | Orwell 2+2=5
Using the thoughts of George Orwell to explore the modern-day rise in totalitarianism
NZIFF 2025 Film Review
NZIFF 2025 Craccum Coverage | The Mastermind
Review by Madeline Smith
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NZIFF 2025 Craccum Coverage | Lurker
Review by Veronica Zuo
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NZIFF 2025 Craccum Coverage | Happyend
Our kids are cooked. Probably.
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NZIFF 2025 Craccum Coverage | A Poet
More Than the Greats: Fatherhood and Failure in Poetry.
NZIFF 2025 Film Review
NZIFF Review: Ebony and Ivory
A movie about music legends Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder should be equally legendary, but alas, legendary this movie is not.
NZIFF 2025 Film Review
NZIFF 2025 Craccum Coverage | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Review by Madeline Smith
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Review: My AI Twin
My AI Twin flips the usual AI narrative, offering a grounded, funny, and thought-provoking take on identity, ethics, and tech in daily life. Shirin Brown’s play is short but rich, asking big questions with heart, humour, and a sense of real-world closeness.
Arts
The Remix You Didn't Know You Needed
Auckland Theatre Company’s Romeo & Juliet is a fiery, fast-paced remix of the classic love story – complete with a 1960s vibe, sexy moves, and sharp humour. Director Benjamin Kilby-Henson’s take on Shakespeare is bold, beautiful, and refreshingly unexpected.
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A Night of Fizzling Fun
From neurologist porn to Star Trek romance, The Mischief Company lit up Devonport’s Vic Theatre with a fizzy mix of wit, warmth, and wild imagination. Featuring a diverse crowd and something for everyone, this improv show brought heart, hilarity, and a whole lot of “don’t give a shit” charm.
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Monsters? Not Quite. Magic? Absolutely.
Monster Songs teased chaos, but delivered tight vocals, glam moves, and unexpected warmth. With Stevie Wonder, Radiohead, and a killer Britney cover, this was a night of polish, punch, and pure fun.