• Event

    David Farrier Does Dinner Date 6 to 8

    Thu, 25 Jul, 2013

    The Portland Public House, Auckland

    David Farrier is bringing his home slideshow style presentation of out of it shit on the net to his take on the dinner date 6 to 8 sessions.

  • News

    Win Tickets to Now You See Me

    Starring an all-star cast Now You See Me pits an elite FBI squad in a game of cat and mouse against The Four Horsemen, a magic team of the world's greatest illusionists.

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    48 Hours Grand Final 2013

    Tue, 16 Jul, 2013

    The Civic, Auckland

    You never quite know what you'll get in a 48 Hours Grand Final.

  • Event

    The Heretic

    Thu, 18 Jul - Sat, 10 Aug 2013

    Maidment Theatre, Albert Park

    The politics of science, the idiocy of academia and the chaos of family life collide in this wonderfully irreverent comedy.

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    2013 NZ International Film Festival

    Thu, 18 Jul - Sun, 4 Aug 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    This is it; the two-and-a-half week festival which makes winter seem less grey, cold and unforgiving has arrived. The 2013 New Zealand International Film Festival features a massive 170 of the best international films of the year as well as some genuine local gems. The tough part is deciding what to book.

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    The Deadly Ponies Gang

    Thu, 1 Aug, 2013

    SkyCity Theatre, Auckland

    The funniest homegrown movie about stoned friendship and recreational innovation since Kaikohe Demolition.

  • Event

    The Selfish Giant

    Mon, 29 Jul, 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    A moving and at times agonising story about the power of friendship.

  • Event

    Romeo and Juliet: A Love Song

    Thu, 12 Sep - Wed, 30 Oct 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Endless sun, beer, beach and boredom leads to building resentment. Set in Verona Campground (Waipu Cove), is a trailer trash love story for the Youtube generation. You know the story, but the way this film portrays it is quite different. Concrete Playground has five double passes to give away to Romeo and Juliet: A Love Song, click find out more for details.

  • Event

    Blood Brother

    Fri, 2 Aug, 2013

    Academy Cinemas, Auckland

    The look on the children’s faces when their "big brother" Rocky returns to India will move even the most hardened cynic.

  • Event

    Wadjda

    Thu, 25 Jul, 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    This film is as smart and funny as its young heroine but doesn't gloss over the fact that public life in Saudi Arabia is very limited for women.

  • Event

    Antarctica: A Year on the Ice

    Tue, 23 Jul, 2013

    The Civic, Auckland

    A fascinating and often funny first-hand account of what it's like to live, work and play on the ice.

  • Event

    The Rocket

    Thu, 6 Mar - Sun, 6 Apr 2014

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Punches well above its weight with a compelling narrative, heartfelt performances and stunning cinematography.

  • Event

    The Past

    Fri, 26 Jul, 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Accomplished Iranian director Asghar Farhadi presents a family drama as gripping as his Oscar-winning film A Separation.

  • Event

    Ginger and Rosa

    Wed, 31 Jul, 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Elle Fanning's performance as Ginger is nothing short of exceptional in this film by Sally Potter.

  • Event

    Behind the Candelabra

    Mon, 22 Jul, 2013

    The Civic, Auckland

    Behind the Candelabra is all the glitz, glamour and plush fur coats it's been hyped up to be.

  • News

    Ten Must See Films at the NZ International Film Festival 2013

    It's never easy to choose which films to see but to help you along the way, here are the Concrete Playground top ten picks.

  • Event

    Cat and Mouse

    Tue, 9 Jul - Sat, 13 Jul 2013

    The Basement Auckland, Auckland

    Roberto works in a bar and is used to meeting multitudes of women. But nothing can prepare him for Cat.

  • Event

    Yes, Prime Minister

    Tue, 9 Jul - Sat, 13 Jul 2013

    The Civic, Auckland

    London’s biggest hit comedy in decades.

  • Event

    Score Generators

    Fri, 31 May - Mon, 29 Jul 2013

    Aotea Centre

    Take your smartphone with you and enter into a holographic world.

  • Event

    Mid Winter Xmas Dinner and Cabaret

    Sat, 6 Jul - Sat, 31 Aug 2013

    Encore Entertainment Venue, Auckland

    Everyone loves a little festive cheer.

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