Thomas Giblin

Guest writer

Thomas Giblin is a freelance journalist and critic.

New to streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week

New to streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week

Including a new local property show, a heartwarming cooking show and a teen dramedy set in mid-2000s Gore.

By Thomas Giblin | 14th October, 2024

Ten must-see films at the 2024 NZ International Film Festival

Ten must-see films at the 2024 NZ International Film Festival

From stirring coming-of-age tales to genre-bending thrillers and poignant romances, this year's programme has something for everyone.

By Thomas Giblin | 29th July, 2024

Ten local films to watch this long Matariki weekend

Ten local films to watch this long Matariki weekend

From a nail-biting action thriller to a charming cross-cultural rom-com, we really can do it all here in Aotearoa.

By Thomas Giblin | 29th June, 2024

A window display of dubious legality in Japan. (Photo by David Benn, additional design by Archi Banal)

What Aotearoa can learn from Japan’s bizarre weed culture

Japan provides a glimpse of how our weird regulatory limbo on cannabis could play out.

By Thomas Giblin | 7th November, 2023

Tom Sainsbury in Loop Track (Photo: Milon Tesiram)

How Tom Sainsbury turned from character comedy to wilderness horror

Tom Sainsbury, the 'Snapchat Dude', makes his feature directorial debut with the horror Loop Track.

By Thomas Giblin | 31st October, 2023

Fallen Leaves (Photo: Supplied/NZIFF)

Ten must-see films at the 2023 NZ International Film Festival

Deadpan Finnish comedy, a critically acclaimed Korean-American tearjerker and the most talked-about film at Cannes? It's film festival time.

By Thomas Giblin | 28th June, 2023

Trevor Rainbolt, aka georainbolt (Photo: Supplied / Design: Tina Tiller)

Where in the world is Trevor Rainbolt?

Meet the world's most recognisable professional Google Maps player.

By Thomas Giblin | 19th January, 2023