Freda Cooper

They were the men who brought light – literally – to the world, but couldn’t

It’s been six years since Cambodian director, Hong Khaou, gave us his first feature film. 

Take a look at that poster.  Soft focus, later life love story, you can see

So Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes had a sister.  Who knew?  Anybody who watched the fourth

Quick cultural lesson.  Juneteenth is the annual holiday in the US marking the end of

In recent weeks, one of the debates created by the current pandemic has been about

It’s been five years since we saw a film from award winning director Sarah Gavron. 

Knockemstiff. Anybody would think it was a name straight out of a writer’s imagination and

It’s the indie film maker’s location of choice – of late, at least.  Seaside towns

Admit it.  We’ve all had times when we’ve wished we could go back in time

It goes without saying that the current pandemic has wreaked havoc with the cinema release

In the turbulence of the 21st century, New Zealand is often seen as a beacon

A film with writer/director Sally Potter’s name on it immediately raises expectations.  They challenge, they

Let’s not dwell too much on The New Mutants’ tortuous journey to cinema screens.  Suffice