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Uproar: An Unsubtle but Charming Kiwi Coming-Of-Age Tale

Uproar: An Unsubtle but Charming Kiwi Coming-Of-Age Tale

By Liam Lacey

ReviewJim SlotekMarch 14, 2024Uproar, TIFF 23, Paul Middleditch, Hamish Bennett, Erana James, Jada Fa’atui, Rhys Darby, Minnie Driver, Julian Dennison, New Zealand, coming of age, ComedyComment

Juniper: Learning to Live and Die in Life’s Last Moments

Juniper: Learning to Live and Die in Life’s Last Moments

By John Kirk

ReviewJim SlotekFebruary 21, 2023Juniper, Drama, Family drama, New Zealand, Matthew J. Saville, Charlotte Rampling, Marton Csokas, George Ferrier, Edith PoorComment

The Justice of Bunny King: A Troubled Character Takes Flight on a Soaring Performance

The Justice of Bunny King: A Troubled Character Takes Flight on a Soaring Performance

By Karen Gordon

ReviewJim SlotekSeptember 27, 2022Drama, New Zealand, The Justice of Bunny King, Gaysorn Thavat, Sophie Henderson, Thomasin McKenzie, Essie DavisComment

Baby Done: Kiwi Pregnancy Comedy Cradles the Genre’s Clichés

Baby Done: Kiwi Pregnancy Comedy Cradles the Genre’s Clichés

By Liam Lacey

Review, PreviewJim SlotekJanuary 19, 2021Baby Done, Films abour pregnancy, Taika Waititi, Rose Matafeo, Matthew Lewis, Curtis Vowell, Sarah Henderson, New Zealand, Comedy, DramedyComment

Life Is Easy: Freaky Friday Premise Gets Daring New Spin in Brash Kiwi Series

Life Is Easy: Freaky Friday Premise Gets Daring New Spin in Brash Kiwi Series

By Thom Ernst

Preview, ReviewJuly 15, 2020Life Is Esay, Cole Jenkins, New Zealand, Comedy, Series, LGBTQ, Freaky Friday, Queer as Folk, Gay Film, Gender issuesComment