Rounding off the year’s entertainment offerings, editor of flicks.co.nz Steve Newall tells Francesca Rudkin 2024 did not have the usual offering of culturally impactful shows and films. 

Firing through those that did stand out, Steve says he was more impressed with the range of cinema than small screen selections. 

In no particular order... 

Series Highlights: 

Rivals 

The Curse 

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee 

Ludwig 

The Bear (season 3) 

Film Highlights: 

Dune (Part 2) 

No Other Land 

Challengers 

Zone of Interest 

Long Legs 

Love Lies Bleeding 

Rebel Ridge 

Iron Claw 

Plus, what is going on with all the cancelled summer festivals? Steve explains the news of Juicy Fest and Summer Timeless Tour’s cancellations, as well as Laneway’s reversal on admittance for 16 &17 year olds. 

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