Steve Newall: Editors at flicks.co.nz rounds up the year's entertainment offerings plus explains music festival cancellations

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.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.