Hop along to Rio
The school holidays beckon. Children's films Rio and Hop beckon likewise. One of them is worth your time.
View ArticleSucked In
David Larsen is nonplussed to find he enjoys Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch, in cinemas from April 7.
View ArticleReality is on the blink again
David Larsen has seen too many films "based on a true story" lately. He would like them all to go away and come back when they've worked out what "true" means.
View ArticleThe brief wondrous life of Paul the dog
The new Simon Pegg/Nick Frost comedy, in cinemas from April14, is no Shaun of the Dead.
View ArticleIs there life on Mars?
The great box office disaster of the year makes it to New Zealand, and it's not that bad.
View ArticleThe White Meadows
The Iranian film The White Meadows, screening at the World Cinema Showcase, is a gem.
View ArticleOperation 8
Errol Wright and Abi King-Jones's documentary about the 2007 anti-terrorism raids deserves a wide audience
View ArticleIn search of the Frog of Thunder
A die-hard fan of Marvel's Thor comics reflects on the movie adaptation
View ArticleThe tide goes out
It's time for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, children! Are you excited? Don't be.
View ArticleGenocide and bubblegum – X-Men: First Class review
David Larsen likes everything about the new X-Men film. Except for the things that made him want to scream.
View ArticleIn the belly of the beast – Transformers: Dark of the Moon review
David Larsen honestly thought he might enjoy the new Michael Bay movie.
View ArticleBrother Number One: Annie Goldson interview
David Larsen discusses the extraordinary new documentary Brother Number One with director Annie Goldson.
View Article20 hours of Harry Potter #1: a review of the film series
In the first of four posts, David Larsen looks at the early years of the Harry Potter film franchise.
View Article20 hours of Harry Potter #2: a review of the film series
David Larsen looks at the third and fourth Harry Potter films.
View Article20 hours of Harry Potter #3: a review of the film series
In the third of four posts, David Larsen discusses The Order of the Phoenix and The Half-blood Prince
View Article20 hours of Harry Potter #4: a review of the film series
David Larsen finishes his marathon review of the Harry Potter movies with both halves of The Deathly Hallows.
View ArticleDown The Rabbit Hole – a review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Is this train wreck really the work of the team that madeThe Lord of the Rings?
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