Consecration showcases the fantastic visual talents of director Christopher Smith, but what could be a solid horror-thriller is hindered by a script that is purposefully meandering and disjointed. It&...
A heartfelt documentary that celebrates the profound beauty of nature, The Road to Patagonia is full of soul. While it would have been better to hear more from the Indigenous people than the narration...
Antonio Sequeira’s Autumn is as close and authentic of a family drama about children leaving the nest for university as you will see. Tied together with some beautiful performances in gorgeous r...
Red-Shaded Green is a poignant reminder that green energy can come at the cost of Indigenous life, pointedly asking us if such actions are worth it if we are destroying the land and culture of others....
Loren Waters’ short documentary Tiger is a visual and emotional treat that touches you with its positive outlook and with its pure honesty. It’s a refreshing visual style for a documentary...
Ka Whawhai Tonu is a strong debut from filmmaker Michael Jonathan. Filled with brilliant performances throughout, this Māori focused film hits all the right notes. In 1864, during the New Zealand Wars...
A wonderful homage to Hong Kong cinema, Stuntman hits all the right notes as it shows us the physical and personal costs of being in the industry – a strong debut for Albert and Herbert Leung. W...
Emilie Blichfeldt’s The Ugly Stepsister is a film filled with gorgeous fury—a despairing and rather heartbreaking body horror fairytale. Lea Myren’s tortured performance is an absolute hig...
There is a lot of heart in Nadia Conners’ sharp film The Uninvited. She fills her film with intrigue as she points a finger at the position women are still placed within Hollywood. One night in ...
If you are in the mood for a film that is going to guarantee a plentiful amount of tears and smiles, then Miki Magasiva’s tremendous Tinā is the perfect film for you. Mareta (Anapela Polata̵...