The Workshop Dir: Laurent Cantet
Starring: Marina Fois and Matthieu Lucci Want your teenager out of their phone and into some current social debate? Then drag them along to this teen-centric thrilling war of words from the Palme d’Or winning director of The Class.
A Ghost Story Dir: David Lowery
Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara A Ghost Story has been described as a film people either love or hate. I beg to differ. I viewed the screening at Auckland’s Civic Theatre about 12 hours ago and I am still trying to decide how I feel about it.
Halsey Confirms First Ever Visit to New Zealand – NEXT WEEK!
For Halsey fans, the long wait is finally over as she confirms she will be coming to New Zealand first the very first time – next week.
BANG! The Bert Berns Story Dir: Brett Berns, Bob Sarles
At the risk of sounding hyperbolic and clichéd…if you see one music doco at this year’s NZ Film Festival, make sure it’s Bang! The Bert Berns Story.
The Merciless Dir: Byun Sung-hyun
Get a taste of slick South Korean hardboiled pulp with this ultraviolent tale of betrayal that could tear a ruthless gang apart.
Watch: Gang Of Youths 13th Floor Video Session!
Gang Of Youths dropped by to play us a few tunes from their new album, Go Farther In Lightness. And discuss to taboo topic – youth suicide. The topic of suicide, especially in relation to the young and the artistic community, is one of increasing concern, particularly in New Zealand. We, at The 13th Floor, […]
Bay Dreams 2018 – First line-up announcement!
Bay Dreams – presented by ZM – returns on January 2, 2018 with an impressive line-up, firming up its reputation as ‘the summer music festival you just can’t miss’.
The Chainsmokers Announce NZ ‘Memories… Do Not Open’ Tour
WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 2017 – Grammy Award-winning and multi platinum selling global sensation THE CHAINSMOKERS announce their Australian and New Zealand dates for the Memories… Do Not Open World Tour. After a massive US tour and sell-out shows around the globe, they finally reach New Zealand, bringing their massive sound and spectacular show to Auckland’s […]
Hampstead, Director: Joel Hopkins
Diane Keaton is radiant in this charming little “late life” rom-com, opposite an eccentric Brendan Gleeson. She plays a recently widowed American, living in a slightly rundown but elegant apartment on the outskirts of Hampstead in North London. At loose ends after a lifetime of being a wife and mother, she is wondering how she […]
Big Country Announce Australian and New Zealand Tour
80’s Celtic rockers BIG COUNTRY bring their energy infused, foot tapping vibes back to Australia & New Zealand in March 2018. As an extra treat for their fans down under they will perform their classic debut ‘The Crossing’ in full, plus a Special Encore of Greatest Hits.
Columbus Dir: Kogonada
Love, loss, hope and architecture are explored in this measured and moving debut film from a remarkable new talent.
Wind River Dir: Taylor Sheridan
Starring: Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Gil Birmingham, Graham Greene Oscar-nominated (Hell Or High Water) screenplay writer Taylor Sheridan moves into the director’s chair for the first time. The result is a bleak, who-done-it set in the blizzard-ridden Rocky Mountains of Wyoming.
Julien Baker & Adam Torres – Tuning Fork July 23, 2017
21-year-old Memphis-based singer-songwriter Julien Baker performed at Auckland’s Tuning Fork last night ahead of the release of her highly-anticipated second album. Also on the bill was Fat Possum recording artist Adam Torres. Photographer Trevor Villers was there and has put together this photo gallery: (Check out The 13th Floor interview with Julien Baker here)
Dina Dir: Antonio Santini, Dan Sickles
Sexual frustration in your late forties isn’t fun, especially when you’re both on the autism spectrum, but this Sundance crowd-pleaser is sure to push all the right buttons for a Kiwi crowd.
Spookers Dir: Florian Habicht
Horror theme park Spookers might be the stuff of nightmares, but Florian Habicht’s surreal look at the scare factory makes for a dream doco – life affirming and funny as hell.
The Miltones – Tuning Fork July 22, 2017
The Miltones wrapped up their album release tour in front of a hometown crowd at Auckland’s Tuning Fork. And what a crowd it was…they showed up early and in large numbers making for a very special evening.
The Party Dir: Sally Potter
Starring: Kristin Scott Thomas, Timothy Spall, Patricia Clarkson, Emily Mortimer, Cillian Murphy, Cherry Jones, Bruno Ganz Oh what fun! The Party is a delicious British black comedy that owes a serious debt to Mike Nichols’ classic Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?
Hostages Dir: Rezo Gigineishvili
Starring: Irakli Kvirikadze, Tina Dalakishvili This true-life story of a group of idealistic young people determined to escape the suffocating oppression of Georgia under the Soviet Union is an action-thriller of the first order.
Sigur Ros – Spark Arena July 21, 2017
After being bewitched by the Icelandic art rockers as a late teen via Takk and hearing awed reports from friends who had already seen them, I felt nervous going to last night’s concert at the Spark Arena as I grappled to lower my stratospheric expectations. Being a reviewer can be jading and I’ve seen many […]
My Life As A Courgette Dir: Claude Barras
Who would have thought an Oscar-nominated hit would be the perfect place for sex education? My Life As A Courgette is the one-stop-motion shop for dealing with tricky emotional issues and exploding penises.